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Tax insurance is expanding beyond its traditional M&A roots as businesses, investors and advisers look for new ways to manage technical uncertainty, according to Rian Bahia, associate director in Howden’s tax and contingent risk team.  Speaking to ITR Senior Reporter Sam Sholli on the latest episode of Taxing Times with ITR , Bahia explained how policies can cover known tax risks where a defen...

Tax authorities are becoming more sophisticated, more data-driven and increasingly willing to scrutinise the reality behind multinational operating models, according to Ariane Calloud, a partner in Baker McKenzie's Paris tax dispute resolution practice.  Speaking on the latest episode of Taxing Times with ITR, Calloud discussed how growing volumes of data, international information sharing an...

Amid a flurry of tax technology M&A this summer, Indian advisory firm Nexdigm struck a strategic alliance with Singaporean AI-enabled transfer pricing platform infer360.  In this episode of Taxing Times with ITR, Editor Tom Baker sat down with Nexdigm's Maulik Doshi and infer360 co-founder Sunil Agarwal to dig deeper into the partnership and explore what the combined offering can deliver...

Earlier this year, Australian firm KordaMentha launched a dedicated tax disputes practice, recruiting Andrew Howell from PwC to help lead its push into a market that is becoming increasingly complex for multinational taxpayers. But what drew Howell to the firm, and where does KordaMentha see itself in Australia's evolving tax controversy landscape?  In this episode of Taxing Times with ITR ,...

Ryan has made major moves to expand its international footprint in recent years, including the acquisitions of Svalner Atlas and Dhruva Advisors. But what is driving the firm’s growth strategy, and where does it see itself in an increasingly crowded tax advisory market? In this episode of Taxing Times with ITR, ITR Editor Tom Baker speaks with Tom Shave, president of Ryan’s Europe and Asia Pacific...

This month's Taxing Times with ITR delves into the rapidly unfolding KPMG Australia scandal and considers whether the big four firms have overarching cultural and governance issues that explain such persistent controversy.  ITR Editor Tom Baker and Senior Reporter Sam Sholli also assess the market impact that the continued negative press around the big four could have on these firms. Finally,...

In the latest episode of Taxing Times with ITR, Editor Tom Baker and Senior Reporter Sam Sholli delve into Ryan's headline acquisition of European tax firm Svalner Atlas, and consider how transformational the buyout could be in Ryan's quest for global advisory reach. Tom and Sam also explore a surge in private client tax advisory work and what is driving demand across the market. The dis...

ITR’s latest podcast features an in-depth conversation between ITR Editor Tom Baker and Jeff Soar, CEO of the newly launched WTS UK, offering listeners an early look at the firm’s strategy and ambitions in the UK market. In the episode, Soar opens up about WTS UK’s positioning – including how the firm intends to differentiate itself from the big four and compete for high-end advisory work.  The po...

Deloitte pillar two experts Chad Hungerford and Alison Lobb share their insights on the latest developments and practical issues that are emerging – and what may lie ahead. While tax is commonly regarded as one of two certainties in life, many questions remain concerning pillar two. Are there downsides to the side-by-side package announced in January 2026? Is the new simplified effective tax rate...

In the second edition of ITR's new monthly podcast series, ITR Editor Tom Baker and Senior Reporter Sam Sholli dive into all the controversies and nuances of the US/OECD side-by-side arrangement on pillar two.  From a clash of ideas between two tax policy heavyweights to Brazilian businesses citing implementation struggles, the ITR editorial team covers all the ground from a dramatic period f...

ITR is excited to announce the launch of a new monthly podcast series, Taxing Times with ITR , with the first episode available to listen to now. Hosted by ITR Editor Tom Baker and Senior Reporter Sam Sholli, the series will act as a monthly digest of the biggest and most interesting tax stories from the preceding few weeks as well as a preview of the big issues ahead.  As well as analysing recent...

How are transfer pricing audits evolving under heightened scrutiny in Europe? In this ITR podcast, held in collaboration with CMS, three experts from the firm’s European offices – Vittoria Segre, Mohamed Haj Taieb, and Andréa Rizk – discuss the latest trends, challenges, and strategies for multinational enterprises. From robust documentation and valuation of intangible assets to coordinating with...

How are AI, automation, and global economic pressures transforming the way tax disputes unfold? In this ITR podcast, held in collaboration with CMS, four expert practitioners from the UK, Sweden, Italy, and Brazil explore the new realities of audits, litigation, and compliance. As tax authorities deploy advanced technology to boost efficiency and revenue, taxpayers must adapt – strengthening docum...

Deloitte Global leaders Chad Hungerford and Chris Oates reveal the key practical challenges of pillar two implementation while finding cause for optimism and even excitement in an exclusive podcast with ITR. What motivates tax professionals to get up in the morning, and what keeps them up at night? Hungerford and Oates provide their insights in this wide-ranging podcast. The guest speakers draw on...

Dhruva tax experts Mehul Bheda, Kulraj Ashpnani and Ashish Agrawal review a whirlwind year for tax in India, in an exclusive podcast with ITR It was a transformative year for tax in India, as 2023 saw a host of highly anticipated Supreme Court decisions and government policies impact the way both domestic and multinational companies do business.  To help navigate this dynamic period, ITR editor To...

Peter Olanday, director of consulting for vertical solutions at Vertex, talks to Alice Jones about using edge computing to manage real-time tax calculation as omnichannel shopping becomes increasingly common.

In this awards special edition of Tax Insights podcasts, ITR’s Commercial Editor Prin Shasiharan is joined by experts Chuck Kosal, Jennifer Deutsch and Kristine Riisberg of Deloitte. In September 2021, Deloitte retained its title as the Americas Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by ITR, while also achieving widespread national and regional success throughout the Americas across a number of categor...

Innovative compliance tools. New approach to reporting. Smart tech. ITR Asia-Pacific Tax Awards winners Jenny Clarke and Cristina Alvarez discuss how the team at KPMG is ‘re-imagining’ tax in the region. In this awards’ special edition of Tax Insights podcasts , ITR’s Prin Shasiharan is joined by two KPMG leaders working in the Asia-Pacific region. In August 2021, KPMG was announced as the Asia-Pa...

Tax Insights: Deloitte discuss the impact of tax transformation across the Americas ITR Americas Tax Awards winners Chuck Kosal, Emily VanVleet and John Wells discuss how Deloitte is at the forefront of driving tax transformation, in a podcast. In this awards special edition of Tax Insights podcasts, ITR’s Commercial Editor Prin Shasiharan is joined by experts Chuck Kosal, Emily VanVleet and John...

ITR's senior reporter Mattias Cruz speaks with Ivan Ferreira, tax and customs director at Siemens Brazil, about the changes to the role of tax professionals, the impact of COVID-19 and managing mental health.

In August 2020 ITR announced the winners of this year's ITR Asia Tax Awards. As part of our new podcast series uncovering what success looks like, ITR are delighted to present an exploration into the business that won a range of awards including: Australia Tax Disputes Firm of the Year China Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year Hong Kong SAR Tax Firm of the Year Japan Transfer Pricing Firm of th...