About Ernst & Young’s Tax services

Quality, consistency and customization to support your tax function.

Your business will only achieve its true potential if you build it on strong foundations and grow it in a sustainable way. At Ernst & Young, we believe that managing your tax obligations responsibly and proactively can make a critical difference. Our global teams of talented people bring you technical knowledge, business experience and consistent methodologies, all built on our unwavering commitment to quality service — wherever you are and whatever tax services you need.

Effective compliance and open, transparent reporting are the foundations of a successful tax function. Tax strategies that align with the needs of your business and recognize the potential of change are crucial to sustainable growth. So we create highly networked teams who can advise on planning, compliance and reporting and maintain effective tax authority relationships — wherever you operate.

You can access our technical networks across the globe to work with you to reduce inefficiencies, mitigate risk and improve opportunity. Our 22,000 tax people, in over 130 countries, are committed to giving you the quality, consistency and customization you need to support your tax function. It’s how Ernst & Young makes a difference.

The role of tax intermediaries

The OECD's forum on Tax Administration study group has released a report examining the role of tax intermediaries (tax advisors and financial institutions) around the world. The study focuses on the relationship between revenue authorities, businesses and tax intermediaries and makes key recommendations promoting an ‘enhanced relationship’ between the three groups. Read the report from the OECD (pdf, 501kb).

See our response to the report findings.

Global transfer pricing survey 2007-2008

Multinational enterprises continue to place more importance on transfer pricing than any other tax issue, and are also concerned about managing their financial state risks posed by transfer pricing. Read current analyses on the burning transfer pricing issues in the "Global transfer pricing survey 2007-2008," which is based on interviews with 850 MNEs from 24 countries and contains country- and industry-specific insights.

ECJ ruling in the Lidl Belgium case

On 15 May 2008 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued its ruling in the Lidl Belgium case, concluding that the principles established in the Marks & Spencer case (C-446/03) apply also with regard to permanent establishments. As set out in this alert (pdf, 73kb), it may be possible for EU/EEA companies to claim for the deduction of losses incurred by permanent establishments.

Building a 21st century tax function

This paper aims to provide a thoughtful and thought-provoking discussion of the drivers and future direction of tax compliance, seen in the context of finance function integration (pdf, 1.9mb). We explore how tax could align itself with the corporate objectives as a result of a second wave of centralization that is occurring within organizations.

Tax documentation goes global

In an era of globally integrated business, a comprehensive tax documentation and retention policy is increasingly vital for multinational organizations. We examine the rules in force in 16 countries around the world and sets out what we believe good tax documentation should cover.

Talking tax : telecom transactions in mature and emerging markets

"Talking tax" is a new report from Ernst & Young's Global Telecommunications Center and is focused on an evaluation of the way in which key telecoms transactions are treated for taxation purposes in a range of emerging markets globally, based on a survey of 14 countries. Request your copy.

Climate change and its potential tax implications

Ernst & Young Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia have called on the Government to address the tax implications of Australia’s Emissions Trading Scheme to provide greater business certainty. A new report also highlights the potential for tax incentives to help drive behavioural change on carbon emissions.