China’s largest overhaul of its tax administration system in 24 years, featuring enhanced enforcement powers, is underway, says Abe Zhao of FenXun Partners
However, the US president increased tariffs on imported Chinese goods to 125%; in other news, UK tax firm MHA expects to raise £102m from its London listing
A mere three firms accounted for more than 90% of top-up taxes paid, according to research from Deloitte
What Corporates Want: Southeast Asian advisers bottom on budgets
Cultural nuances could account for Southeast Asian tax advisers’ perceived poor cost management, a local partner told ITR
Talent Tracker Annual Review: Three firms share US top spot
Holland & Knight, Nelson Mullins and McCarter & English made the joint-most tax partner hires in the US last year, according to ITR's Talent Tracker
Featured Global Tax 50 profiles
ITR presents the 50 individuals who exerted the most influence on tax during 2024 – for better or worse – with world leaders, in-house award winners, activists and others making the cut
Awards
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make nominations for the 2025 ITR Tax Awards in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
Awards
The firm also won regional awards for Pro Bono Firm of the Year and Tax Law Firm of the Year
Awards
The firm picked up awards for its work in multiple jurisdictions, while DLA Piper walked away with four individual honours
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2024 Americas Tax Awards
Direct Tax
While nearly all large firms said they were already using GenAI, only 63% of small firms reported the same
The OECD’s minimum tax rules will require enhanced due diligence from buyers, says Osborne Clarke partner Esther Villa
A global tax framework may not materialise anytime soon, but a common set of principles is becoming increasingly necessary, Rudolf Winkenius also tells ITR
While pillar two can progress without the US, it won’t reach the same heights without American involvement, argues Renáta Bláhová, founding partner of BMB Partners Taxand
Transfer Pricing
The ruling is ‘well-structured’ in its references to the OECD TP guidelines, one expert says, while another argues it overlooks key technical issues
India also brokered its first-ever multilateral APA last year, the Central Board of Taxes announced
Looking at transfer pricing simplification is “obviously helpful”, but it should be done in line with current standards, a senior government figure reportedly said
The UK Government’s plans to close the tax gap via increased HM Revenue and Customs investment have failed to impress local tax advisers
Indirect Tax
The EU is preparing countermeasures to protect its interests, Ursula von der Leyen said; in other news, the NRA is suing the state of Colorado over a 6.5% tax on the sale of firearms
Kingsley Napley’s claimants are arguing that taxing the provision of education breaches the European Convention on Human Rights
Wopke Hoekstra implored US officials to ‘truly look into the facts’; in other news, the EU Council has reached a political agreement on DAC9
The US president’s flippant approach to international trade will cause chaos for corporations, but there are opportunities for intrepid tax advisers
Jurisdictions
Features and Special Focus
Features and Special Focus
Transfer Pricing Guide
April 25 2024
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