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Tax Policy and Controversy Services

The economic downturn and its impact on profits is increasing the pressure on tax directors.

Rapid globalization has brought increasing interconnectivity between businesses, and permanent shifts in the flow of capital. Tax departments are bearing the responsibility of more corporate risk than ever. Tax now has a higher profile, not only with company management but also with shareholders, regulators, the media and other industry observers.

Developing a tax policy that resolves impediments to business needs a team that can work with government to explain issues, clarify objectives, and achieve a successful outcome for everyone.

Ernst & Young’s global tax policy network has extensive experience of helping develop and implement policy initiatives, both as external advisers to governments and companies, and as advisers inside government. Our dedicated teams of tax policy professionals and business modelers help address your specific business environment and improve the chance of a successful outcome.

In addition, our global tax controversy network works with you to address your global tax controversy, enforcement and disclosure needs. We focus on pre-filing controversy management to help you properly and consistently file your returns and prepare the relevant back-up documentation. Our controversy professionals leverage the network’s collective knowledge of how tax authorities operate, and increasingly work together, to help resolve difficult or sensitive tax disputes.

It’s how Ernst & Young makes a difference.

Work in progress: delivering Inter-American tax administration

Learn about the development of leading tax administrations in the Inter-American region from our interview with Márcio Verdi.

At the forefront of tax policy and global trends

No matter what your industry or location, tax policy and tax enforcement affect you. Our Tax Policy and Controversy Briefing - February is a quarterly publication that explains emerging tax issues on a global and local scale, from China to the US and everywhere in between.

Council of the European Union agrees on expansion of exchange of information

7th December saw the Council of the European Union reach agrement on the February 2009 draft Directive 'Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation' allows the tax authorities of each Member State to make administrative enquiries in the territory of another Member State as well as far more stringent restrictions on bank secrecy.

Wealth under the spotlight

Tax policy makers and tax administrators around the world are demonstrating an intense focus on High Net Worth Individuals as a source of much needed tax revenues. With a spectacular rise in collaboration and information sharing among tax administrations, many HNWIs are now starting to realize that their relationship with key taxing administrations needs to evolve and change. Read more in Wealth under the spotlight, our new global report.

Bank tax and levy proposals: G20, IMF and country initiatives
Our recent global tax webcast reviewed bank tax legislative proposals that included differing tax structures, and proposals relating to the scope of the financial services industry that would be subject to the tax. Learn how the industry might respond to the proposals both from a government affairs and a business perspective.
IRS proposes disclosure of uncertain tax positions

A new proposal to require certain business taxpayers to disclose uncertain tax positions at the time they file their returns has been announced by the IRS. On this page you can access a range of materials from Ernst & Young. Be sure to check back regularly on this developing issue.

Chinese tax developments: Circular 698 strengthens tax enforcement

Multinational companies and investors doing business in China need to be aware of a number of significant tax developments which, taken as a whole, further signal that the China tax authorities are taking a "substance-over-form" approach to tax enforcement, with holding company structures becoming subject to further challenge as a result of the recent "Circular 698". Replay our recent webcast to learn more.

Tax Policy & Controvery quarterly briefing article library

Staying up to date with global tax policy and controversy issues has never been as important for the tax function. Articles from Ernst & Youngs' Tax Policy & Controversy quarterly briefing publication are now available in a dedicated library, allowing you to view past articles by issue, by geography or by date.

Contacts

Tax Policy Services
Chris Sanger 
+44 (0) 20 7951 0150

Tax Controversy Services
Rob Hanson  
+1 202 327 5696

Americas
Tax Policy Services
Tom Neubig 
+1 202 327 8817

Tax Controversy Services
Debbie Nolan  
+1 202 327 5932

Europe, Middle East, India and Africa
Tax Policy Services
Chris Sanger  
+44 20 7951 0150

Tax Controversy Services
Monique van Herksen    
+31 88 4071284

Far East and Oceania
Tax Policy Services
Alf Capito 
+ 61 2 8295 6473

Tax Controversy Services
Howard Adams 
+61 2 9248 5601

Japan
Tax Policy Services
Masaaki Ishida   
+81 3 3506 2679

Tax Controversy Services
Masaaki Ishida 
+81 3 3506 2679

Stay up-to-date with the shifting world of tax with Ernst & Young's Tax Policy & Controversy Quarterly Briefing

Go to the Tax Policy & Controversy article library

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