Sharing the baton Tax executives want partnership when they hire external advisers. Ralph Cunningham finds out that the results of the Asia-Pacific Client Services Poll 2008 show that they are achieving it in the region
UK tax laws help first Greek covered bond programme Joanna Faith reports on the tax issues for this new type of transaction
Tax relief A monthly commentary on the notable facts, figures and goings-on in the tax world, so called to give you a gentle exit from International Tax Review each month
An unsung job for the tax director Controlling the deadweight cost of tax is a job that a tax director does that is often not appreciated, believe PJ Henehan and Aidan Walsh of Ernst & Young
Government panel looks to give competitiveness a boost The panel looking into Canada's international tax rules has identified areas that need attention, including the taxation of income from overseas investments and transfer pricing, say Todd Miller and Laura Stoddard of McMillan
Morris makes his mark on European tax policy GE's Will Morris believes he is the only executive in Europe dedicated to tax policy. Joanna Faith spoke to Morris about how his job is crucial to the company and why other multinationals don't see the need for a dedicated tax policy professional
New regional law sets out requirements for tax holiday Though in less than three years' time, some areas of Switzerland will be unable to offer a federal tax holiday, it will make little difference to their tax appeal for foreign companies, believe Stephan Baumann, Jacqueline Hess, Jacques Kistler and Rene Zulauf of Deloitte
Taxpayers need more certainty on source of profits The decision in the Datatronic case may have gone with the taxpayer, but there are a number of reasons why others in a similar position should not celebrate just yet, say Chris Abbiss and Nigel Hobler of KPMG
Confidentiality changes boost tax treaty efforts A new exchange of information law should help Cyprus as it tries to extend its network, believes Rutger Kriek of Consulco
New definition of tax haven increases uncertainty The tax authorities in Brazil have extended the meaning of tax haven as it applies to transfer pricing. Now they should issue an updated list of privileged tax regimes that the new rules apply to, believes Luiz Felipe Ferraz of Demarest e Almeida
TPWeek.com A round-up of the latest transfer pricing news from TPWeek.com, launched by International Tax Review in 2007
IRS hits stone wall in quest for tax accrual workpapers The Textron and Regions cases highlight that taxpayers need a plan for protecting sensitive documents, believe Robin Greenhouse and Kevin Spencer of McDermott Will & Emery
Sponsored feature: A new start for tax reform in Brazil Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino and Maria Isabel Tostes da Costa Bueno of Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados reveal the changes for the tax system in a new constitutional bill
Starting from scratch Georgiana Head talks to Ian Andersen about developing tax rules for the Qatar Financial Authority
