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3 insights for navigating Section 174 legislation

3 insights for navigating Section 174 legislation

Section 174 Capitalisation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has created confusion for many corporate tax specialists to work through in the coming months. Pending legislation is complicating matters even further. Panelists from the Thomson Reuters webinar, Section 174: What We Now Know, discussed these challenges, and provided key insights to help tax […] … Read More

The shape of things to come: What does 2024 hold for global trade?

The shape of things to come: What does 2024 hold for global trade?

The geopolitical terrain is undergoing unforeseen changes, and certain prominent trends that had solidified in past decades are now experiencing a reversal. The regulatory and policy environment is both ramping up and diverging in critical areas. Multinational corporations and small businesses are facing significantly different challenges. And in a high-profile election year in many countries, […] … Read More

The impact of open banking on auditors

The impact of open banking on auditors

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, open banking has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionising the way financial institutions operate and interact with their customers.  Particularly prominent in the UK, open banking signifies a modernised method of sharing financial information and services through standardised APIs. It encourages collaboration and competition in the financial sector, giving customers […] … Read More

Does your corporate tax department have an effective risk reduction strategy?

Does your corporate tax department have an effective risk reduction strategy?

Most tax professionals know that dealing with forces beyond their control—and the costly disruptions they cause—is a way of life. Unfortunately, many tax departments are feeling a strain on their resources as a result of these events. This, in turn, puts tax departments at greater risk for even more audits and stiffer penalties. This trend […] … Read More

How e-invoicing and continuous transaction controls (CTCs) impact tax teams and compliance efforts: Part 2

How e-invoicing and continuous transaction controls (CTCs) impact tax teams and compliance efforts: Part 2

In the second installment of our three-part series on e-invoicing, we will explore how e-invoicing and continuous transaction control (CTC) regulations impact tax compliance, and examine some of the challenges and considerations that corporate tax teams may encounter. The purpose of this series is to help readers gain a better understanding of e-invoicing so that […] … Read More

The tortured journey of data: How tax technology speeds up tax compliance, provision, and reporting

The tortured journey of data: How tax technology speeds up tax compliance, provision, and reporting

Data is king in today’s fast-paced world of finance and tax. Yet, for many companies, the journey of data from disparate sources to financial close, tax returns, and reporting can be torturous. Data consolidation challenges, complex calculations, and reporting requirements can turn the trek into a daunting ordeal fraught with time-consuming inefficiencies and greater risk […] … Read More