The UK Government’s plans to close the tax gap via increased HM Revenue and Customs investment have failed to impress local tax advisers
Under the merged scheme for R&D tax relief introduced last year, rules on contracted out R&D have changed. James Dudbridge argues for a proactive approach when reviewing companies’ commercial arrangements
Cultural nuances could account for tax advisers’ perceived poor cost management, a local partner told ITR
Updated rules represent a significant shift in the Luxembourg TP landscape and emphasise the need for robust arm’s-length calculations, says Vanessa Ramos Ferrin of TransFair Pricing Solutions
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Sponsored by Crowe Valente/Valente Associati GEB PartnersFederico Vincenti and Carola Valente of Valente Associati GEB Partners/Crowe Valente explain the framework’s elibility and certification requirements, its benefits for participating companies, and how it addresses the detection and management of tax risks -
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Sponsored by KPMG SwedenUlrika Badenfelt and Gustaf Fornmark of KPMG Sweden highlight several court rulings, ongoing disputes between regulatory authorities, and key compliance challenges before suggesting how multinational businesses can navigate a complex VAT and customs framework
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KPMG Law US revolves around contract managed services and the US is the largest market for that, Stuart Bedford tells ITR in an exclusive interview
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The US law firm’s tax counsel tells ITR about inspirations from a ‘legendary’ German tax scholar, perfecting riesling wine and what makes tax cool
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Wopke Hoekstra also swore the EU would ‘hit back harder’ if faced with a trade war; in other news, a UK watchdog has launched an investigation into an audit completed by MHA
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Other reasons included the complexity of reporting, resource constraints and interactions with tax administrations
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Despite this boost for investors, the OECD also said that extensive reliance on income-based instruments across economies is concerning
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A recent UK First-tier Tribunal decision highlights the broad application of an anti-avoidance rule to deny tax relief, say Robert Waterson and Matthew Cummings of Eversheds Sutherland
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The world’s largest legal market is typically alive with activity, with tax firms jostling for position ahead of the World Tax Rankings and ITR Awards
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Public funding will allow the firm to invest in lateral hires, technology and further bolt-on acquisitions, MHA said
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William Paul is being replaced as IRS chief counsel just two months after starting, it is understood
