Ernst and Young's Tax ServicesErnst & Young’s tax professionals provide you with deep technical knowledge, both global and local, combined with practical, commercial and industry experience. Our talented people, consistent methodologies and unwavering commitment to quality service help you to build the strong compliance and reporting foundations and sustainable tax strategies that help your business achieve its ambitions. It’s how Ernst & Young makes a difference. | Tax Policy and Controversy quarterly briefing Nearly every day, significant new tax policy or administrative developments in some part of the world are being announced. With today’s global companies operating in many jurisdictions, it can become a full-time job just to keep track of the changes, let alone analyze them or sort out the difficulties they might present. A new quarterly briefing from Ernst & Young’s Tax Policy and Controversy (pdf, 603kb) network brings you insights and viewpoints on major issues that tax directors should stay abreast of. Going from “cash-burn” to “cash-earn”: cash tax strategies for challenging times Liquidity and cash flow have become more critical than ever in a company’s ability to drive its strategic agenda, yet a recent EY survey found that many companies have not fully considered the impact that cash tax management strategies can have on their financial position. Wherever a company sits on the financial spectrum — from “cash burn” to “cash earn,” tax provides a variety of strategies to preserve, acquire, or maximize cash to support business goals. Read more in this latest report (pdf, 248kb) from Ernst & Young. Worldwide fiscal stimulus — tax policy plays a major role Governments around the world are fighting the first global recession we've experienced since World War II, and tax measures are playing a major part - 56%, according to recent OECD figures - in the range of stimulus packages being rolled out globally. Tax policy has gone global in a major way, and in this study from Ernst & Young, tax measures in 24 major jurisdictions are analysed, and a key set of common themes are apparent, resulting in both challenges and opportunities for the tax function. Read more in Worldwide fiscal stimulus - tax policy plays a major role. The human element of economic turbulence: cost reduction With a severe economic slowdown in the global economy, cost reduction efforts are taking on increased importance for companies seeking to maintain profitability and remain competitive. Download the new thought leadership (pdf, 712kb) from Ernst & Young's Human Capital professionals. 2008 Ernst & Young Tax risk survey: Steady course: uncharted waters Managing tax risk continues to be one of the toughest challenges for tax departments around the world. 541 companies from 18 countries took part in this year's survey, enabling us to identify global trends in tax function priorities, time allocation and success measures. Download the "2008 Ernst & Young Tax risk survey: Steady course: uncharted waters" (pdf, 2.5mb) 2008 FSTP survey: first results This publication is intended primarily for transfer pricing and tax professionals with responsibility for the transfer pricing arrangements and documentation within banks, asset management and insurance companies operating internationally. However, FSTP worldwide may also serve (pdf, 279kb) as a guide to consultants, tax practitioners and scholars with an interest in transfer pricing for financial services firms. 2008 Transfer pricing global reference guide now available The Transfer pricing global reference guide is a tool designed to enable international tax executives to quickly identify the transfer pricing rules, practices, and approaches that have been adopted by over 45 countries. These various approaches must be understood in order to complete both compliance and planning activities. |
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You and the taxmanHighlights from the September/October 2009 issue of You and the taxman, our signature bi-monthly tax publication: - Why tax risk management matters in the boardroom
- Risky business: What can go wrong in tax risk management
- Current tax trends: Shifting landscape, changing priorities
- Driving the tax function’s performance
- US international tax reform proposals to hit US MNCs in Asia
- Harnessing the benefits of data analytics in GST compliance
- Back to basics
Singapore budget 2009
Restoring confidence in the economy Budget 2009 is about taking action to restore economic confidence and put Singapore back on the path to growth. It is about helping businesses and individuals survive this period of economic weakness, yet at the same time lay the foundation for long-term economic growth. Click here for more information
Tax seminars With the increase in the GST rate to 7% and the introduction of the GST Compliance Assurance Program (CAP) by the IRAS, it is important for businesses to keep abreast with the frequent changes to the GST legislation to assess the impact on and the implications to their businesses. Join us at our GST workshops for updates on the above and for an in-depth analysis of the practical issues and problems faced by companies, and how to better manage these issues. Click here to view our seminar listings
Tax news alert
Tax news - Singapore and beyond (Issue 03/2009) In this issue, we highlight some recent tax developments in Singapore such as the public consultation exercise on both the draft Income Tax (Amendment) Bill and Income Tax (Amendment)(Exchange of Information) Bill, protocols and revised double taxation agreement to incorporate the exchange of information and the date of payment for withholding tax purposes. Also included are highlights of China's investigation of secondment arrangements and Malaysia's deregulation of Foreign Investment Committee guidelines. Click here to view our tax news alerts
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