Constructive engagement is vital for mutual MNE and tax authority trust

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Constructive engagement is vital for mutual MNE and tax authority trust

Anjana Haines
June 15 2020
MNEs and their advisors need to establish a culture of trust and constructive engagement with tax administrations

James Karanja, head of the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Secretariat, tells ITR how multinational enterprises (MNEs) need to adapt as tax administrations gain auditing skills through TIWB initiatives.

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Anjana manages ITR’s online and print coverage, alongside the publication’s awards and events worldwide. She covers all areas of corporate tax matters, but particularly disputes, transfer pricing arrangements and tax treaty analysis.
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