In the midst of base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and a call for corporate taxation to be hauled into the 21st century, the digital economy is a big focus for tax policy crafters. Sophie Ashley looks at the arguments surrounding the issue of digital permanent establishments (PE), and why some countries are keener than others to see the attitude to taxing them change.
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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
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
The deal comes after PwC had accused Paul McNab of using confidential information; in other news, McDermott hired a new London tax head from a US rival
Looking at transfer pricing simplification is “obviously helpful”, but it should be done in line with current standards, a senior government figure reportedly said