Archive: tax risk
China’s VAT system a major source of risk and opportunity
June 4, 2013. Tags: China, tax risk, VAT
Companies and consumers in China are paying significant amounts of VAT. In addition, China’s VAT rules are unique and its system constantly changes.
OECD: Global Forum on Transfer Pricing releases Draft Handbook on Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment
May 6, 2013. Tags: OECD, tax risk, transfer pricing
On 30 April 2013, the OECD published a Draft Handbook on Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment, produced by the Steering Committee of the OECD Global Forum …
Managing China´s VAT risks and opportunities
April 12, 2013. Tags: China, tax risk, VAT
Almost 80% of respondents are not confident that their VAT processes are generating the correct results. Our survey offer insights into China´s VAT regime.
Australia: ATO releases large business compliance manual
April 2, 2013. Tags: Australia, income tax, tax audit, tax compliance, tax risk
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released, on 26 March 2013, the Large Business Active Compliance Manual – Income Tax, which is an internal document providing …
The impact of information exchange on international tax
February 8, 2013. Tags: information-exchange, international tax, OECD, tax administration, tax risk
Information exchange among tax administrations is now the norm, which means that the era of tax secrecy is over. Learn about the implications.
As tax rises up the corporate agenda, it is becoming a top priority in the boardroom [VIDEO]
January 22, 2013. Tags: tax policy, tax risk
Dave Hartnett offers some advice to tax directors and CFOs on managing a function with a growing profile.
The tax role today: assessing and managing risk
January 15, 2013. Tags: tax, tax returns, tax risk, transaction tax
Businesses run serious non-compliance tax risks unless they’ve clearly identified their process owners, excellent communication co-exists with the rest of the organization and gaps are addressed.
The G20 tax turnaround
January 3, 2013. Tags: debt, tax compliance, tax environment, tax risk
With so many countries desperate to pay down debt following the financial crisis, tax risk is now an issue for corporate boards, not just tax directors.
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.
A personal risk for corporate travelers
December 27, 2012. Tags: corporate tax, globalization, personal tax, tax risk
Business travelers are becoming important targets for tax authorities and companies ignore the tax risks of a mobile workforce at their peril.
A tax administrator’s perspective on recent tax trends
December 12, 2012. Tags: tax administration, tax environment, tax function, tax risk
The other side of the fence – a Q&A with Jean-Pierre Lieb, the Inspector General of Finance at the French Department of Taxation.
Tax offers diverse career opportunities
December 7, 2012. Tags: hr, international tax, tax function, tax risk
Tax is often written off as a niche career, but proves to be just the opposite.
A CFO’s view on measuring the performance of the tax team
November 29, 2012. Tags: CFO, effective tax, tax function, tax risk
An interview with Todd Tuckner, Chief Operating Officer for the global finance function at UBS, the Swiss banking and financial services group.
OECD: first OECD Global Forum on VAT
November 26, 2012. Tags: customs and trade, GST, OECD, tax policy, tax risk, VAT
The first meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT took place in Paris, France on 7–8 November 2012, with the participation of more than …
Manage indirect taxes in the supply chain
November 21, 2012. Tags: customs and trade, GST, indirect tax, supply chain, tax risk, VAT
Effective management of indirect taxes is essential to support growth and reduce risks. If overlooked, the benefits of a supply chain may not be fully maximized.
Australia: review of the ATO’s use of compliance risk assessment tools announced
November 6, 2012. Tags: Australia, tax assessment, tax compliance, tax risk
On 31 October 2012, the Inspector-General of Taxation announced a review of the use of compliance risk assessment tools by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The …
How can tax directors better navigate M&A?
October 24, 2012. Tags: globalization, M&A, tax administration, tax function, tax risk
Companies are increasingly seeking tax savings and efficiencies as part of M&A as authorities step up scrutiny of deals.
Senior Vice-President for Taxation at TD Bank Group explains their attitude toward risk
October 17, 2012. Tags: bank tax, globalization, tax function, tax planning, tax risk
“Risk is relative,” says van Dijk. “What might be too risky for some will be acceptable for others.”
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