Archive: tax controversy
Emerging markets toughen up on tax [VIDEO]
January 22, 2013. Tags: emerging markets, tax compliance, tax controversy, tax policy
Learn how fast-growing economies are strengthening their compliance and collection methods. What might this mean for your business?
The rise of a new role: head of tax controversy
January 11, 2013. Tags: globalization, tax controversy, tax function, tax policy
International companies are employing specialists to manage the renewed focus of controversy over tax. Far from easy, the job is rapidly expanding in scope.
How to talk about a tax crisis
January 1, 2013. Tags: tax avoidance, tax controversy, tax function, tax planning, tax risk
With the media highlighting examples of perceived tax avoidance, it prompts the question of how to respond in the event of a crisis emerging. Learn more.
Chassman of AIG discusses global tax controversy
December 28, 2012. Tags: globalization, Insurance, tax audit, tax controversy, tax function
Nancy Chassman, Global Head of Tax Controversy at the American insurer AIG talks to T Magazine about the challenges she faces.
The reputation risk
October 1, 2012. Tags: tax audit, tax controversy, tax function, tax risk
With increased public and regulatory scrutiny of their tax affairs, companies risk considerable damage to their brands if they get it wrong.
India: committee formed to formulate tax department’s view on contentious legal issues
September 7, 2012. Tags: India, tax controversy, tax policy
In order to provide clarity on contentious legal issues, promote consistency of approach among the tax authorities and reduce litigation, the Government of India, by …
Vodafone’s quest for tax justice in India
September 5, 2012. Tags: dispute, India, indirect, tax controversy, transfer tax
After almost five years of dispute, four court orders, the involvement of top-notch legal counsels and with billions of dollars at stake, the “Vodafone saga” was finally put to rest on 20 January 2012.
Macedonia (FYR): Law on Tax Procedure amended
August 7, 2012. Tags: Macedonia (FYR), tax controversy, tax law, tax returns, VAT
On 27 June 2012, the Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Tax Procedure. The main amendments are summarized below. VAT tax returns in electronic form The law …
External stakeholders push for improved corporate governance in tax
May 24, 2012. Tags: audit committee, dispute, tax administration, tax controversy, tax function
Governments are feeling the pain of tax disputes just as highly as companies.
US: the international tax reform debate opens — a territorial tax proposal kicks things off
April 16, 2012. Tags: corporate tax, individual tax, tax controversy, tax policy, tax reform, United States of America
The announcement states that the broader package will include reforms of the individual tax regime that will lower individual tax rates, broaden the individual tax base, and simplify tax compliance.
Tax trends in the Asia–Pacific region
April 11, 2012. Tags: Asia, Cleantech, income tax, Mining & Metals, sustainability, tax controversy, tax policy
Many Asia–Pacific leaders who saw robust economic growth return in 2010 have continued the switch from fiscal stimulus to fiscal consolidation
Expected 2012 tax trends in the Americas region
March 30, 2012. Tags: Americas, Canada, corporate tax, tax administration, tax controversy, tax policy, United States of America
“Steady as she goes” is perhaps a good phrase to describe the economic and taxation landscapes in the region in 2012.
Country-by-country reporting – latest developments from the European Commission
March 5, 2012. Tags: European Union, tax avoidance, tax controversy, tax evasion, tax policy
In summary, the intention to improve transparency by requiring increased disclosure of information is understandable, but the method proposed by the EC contains many risks.
OECD publishes corporate loss utilization report
February 23, 2012. Tags: OECD, tax controversy, tax policy
Tax administrations are looking more closely at corporate loss utilization and increasingly consider schemes that involve tax losses as aggressive tax planning.
Global taxation reaches record high level
February 7, 2012. Tags: corporate tax, tax audit, tax controversy, transfer pricing
In the aftermath of the global recession, most governments are searching hard to find new revenue. Countries are starting to join forces and set up global tax auditing collaborations.
An interview with Dr. Paulo Riscado, Lead Federal Tax Attorney in charge of Administrative Litigation in Brazil
February 3, 2012. Tags: Brazil, tax controversy, tax policy
In the interview, Dr. Riscado shares the views of the PGFN regarding Administrative Dispute Resolution and alternative procedures, and discusses future trends.
India steps up tax enforcement efforts: more tension ahead?
December 6, 2011. Tags: capital gains, India, OECD, tax controversy, tax policy, transfer pricing
For global businesses, new enforcement initiatives — particularly when executed against the background of shifting legislation that does not always align with internationally accepted norms and practices — may pose major tax risks that require appropriate management.
2011–12 Tax risk and controversy survey
November 18, 2011. Tags: tax administration, tax audit, tax controversy, tax risk
Tax executives, tax administrators and tax policy-makers have perhaps never been in such agreement: converging trends have created the riskiest environment for tax controversy the world has experienced in years.
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