International Taxation of Manufacturing and Distribution

International Taxation of Manufacturing and Distribution
Author: John Abrahamson
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2016-02-18
Genre: Law
ISBN: 904116667X

The most thorough treatment of its subject available, this book introduces and analyses the international tax issues relating to international manufacturing and distribution activities, extending from the tax regime in the country where the manufacturing activities are located, through to regional purchase and sales companies, to the taxation of local country sales companies. The analysis includes the domestic tax laws relating to manufacturing and distribution company profits as well as international tax issues relating to income flows and the payment of dividends. Among the topics and issues analysed in depth are the following: – foreign tax credits; – taxation in the digital economy; – tax incentives; – intellectual property; – group treasury companies; – mergers and acquisitions; – leasing; – derivatives; – controlled foreign corporation provisions; – VAT and customs tariffs; – free trade agreements and customs unions; – transfer pricing; – role of tax treaties; – hedging; – related accounting issues; – deferred tax assets and liabilities; – tax risk management; – supply chain management; – depreciation allowances; and – carry-forward tax losses. The book includes descriptions of 21 country tax systems and ten detailed case studies applying the analysis to specific examples. Detailed up-to-date attention is paid to the OECD Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and other measures against tax avoidance. As a full-scale commentary and analysis of international taxation issues for multinational manufacturing groups – including in-depth consideration of corporate structures, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and current developments – this book is without peer. It will prove of inestimable value to all accountants, lawyers, economists, financial managers, and government officials working in international trade environments.

Corporate Income Taxes under Pressure

Corporate Income Taxes under Pressure
Author: Ruud A. de Mooij
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2021-02-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1513511777

The book describes the difficulties of the current international corporate income tax system. It starts by describing its origins and how changes, such as the development of multinational enterprises and digitalization have created fundamental problems, not foreseen at its inception. These include tax competition—as governments try to attract tax bases through low tax rates or incentives, and profit shifting, as companies avoid tax by reporting profits in jurisdictions with lower tax rates. The book then discusses solutions, including both evolutionary changes to the current system and fundamental reform options. It covers both reform efforts already under way, for example under the Inclusive Framework at the OECD, and potential radical reform ideas developed by academics.

Tax Law Design and Drafting, Volume 1

Tax Law Design and Drafting, Volume 1
Author: Mr.Victor Thuronyi
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 534
Release: 1996-08-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557755872

Edited by Victor Thuronyi, this book offers an introduction to a broad range of issues in comparative tax law and is based on comparative discussion of the tax laws of developed countries. It presents practical models and guidelines for drafting tax legislation that can be used by officials of developing and transition countries. Volume I covers general issues, some special topics, and major taxes other than income tax.

Fiscal Regimes for Extractive Industries—Design and Implementation

Fiscal Regimes for Extractive Industries—Design and Implementation
Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2012-08-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498340067

Better designed and implemented fiscal regimes for oil, gas, and mining can make a substantial contribution to the revenue needs of many developing countries while ensuring an attractive return for investors, according to a new policy paper from the International Monetary Fund. Revenues from extractive industries (EIs) have major macroeconomic implications. The EIs account for over half of government revenues in many petroleum-rich countries, and for over 20 percent in mining countries. About one-third of IMF member countries find (or could find) resource revenues “macro-critical” – especially with large numbers of recent new discoveries and planned oil, gas, and mining developments. IMF policy advice and technical assistance in the field has massively expanded in recent years – driven by demand from member countries and supported by increased donor finance. The paper sets out the analytical framework underpinning, and key elements of, the country-specific advice given. Also available in Arabic: ????? ??????? ?????? ???????? ???????????: ??????? ???????? Also available in French: Régimes fiscaux des industries extractives: conception et application Also available in Spanish: Regímenes fiscales de las industrias extractivas: Diseño y aplicación

U.S. International Tax

U.S. International Tax
Author: AICPA
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781119696865

The U.S. International Tax: Core Concepts (9.0 CPE Credits) covers topics such as distinguishing the differences between various types of global tax systems and certain characteristics of each, entity classifications and different forms of operating a business in a foreign country. Valuable to anyone who needs to understand the complexities of international taxation, this U.S. International Tax: Core Concepts bundle offers you the opportunity to build a solid foundation in U.S. international taxation. The two-part series of self-study online courses is part of the U.S. International Tax Certificate, a comprehensive learning program developed in partnership with Grant Thornton geared to help global finance and accounting professionals navigate the highly complex world of international taxation. The series includes: International Tax Foundation Introduction to U.S. Outbound and Inbound Transactions WHO WILL BENEFIT? Public and corporate tax professionals interested in building a solid foundation in U.S. international taxation KEY TOPICS Tax Systems Inbound/Outbound Taxation Residency Foreign Tax Credits Entity Classification Subpart F Income Taxable presence in U.S. Income Sourcing in U.S. Withholding taxes in U.S. Tax Treaties Transfer pricing Key Actions under OECD BEPS initiative FDII GILTI LEARNING OBJECTIVES Part 1: Distinguish the differences between various types of global tax systems and certain characteristics of each Recall how the U.S. tax system works Recall entity classification and hybrids Recognize the different forms of operating a business in a foreign country Recall the concept of a permanent establishment / taxable presence in the United States and globally Recall U.S. income sourcing rules Identify general U.S. withholding tax rules Recognize the general function and benefits of most income tax treaties Recall the basics of transfer pricing rules for controlled transactions in the U.S. and globally Identify the key actions under the OECD Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) initiative Part 2: Identify business transactions that generate outbound tax issues. Recognize the approach for taxing U.S. persons with foreign activities. Describe the key tax reform provisions affecting outbound transactions. Recall the basics of the anti-deferral provisions applicable to controlled foreign corporations. Recognize foreign currency issues affecting outbound transactions. Recognize reporting requirements applicable to U.S. persons invested in foreign corporations, foreign disregarded entities, and/or foreign partnerships. Recall effectively connected income (ECI) to a U.S. trade or business Recall the rules for sourcing of income Recall the rules for fixed or determinable, annual or periodic gains, profits, and income (FDAP) Identify a framework for determining and calculating ECI and the Branch Profits Tax (BPT) Indicate a general framework on the U.S. withholding taxes Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement. Credit Info CPE CREDITS: Online: 9.0 (CPE credit info) NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Taxes LEVEL: Basic PREREQUISITES: None ADVANCE PREPARATION: None DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study COURSE ACRONYM: ITC_181_1 Online Access Instructions A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product for one full year. System Requirements AICPA’s online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians. A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam. Supported Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present Windows 7 to present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support: Please contact [email protected].

International Corporate Tax Avoidance: A Review of the Channels, Magnitudes, and Blind Spots

International Corporate Tax Avoidance: A Review of the Channels, Magnitudes, and Blind Spots
Author: Sebastian Beer
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 148436399X

This paper reviews the rapidly growing empirical literature on international tax avoidance by multinational corporations. It surveys evidence on main channels of corporate tax avoidance including transfer mispricing, international debt shifting, treaty shopping, tax deferral and corporate inversions. Moreover, it performs a meta analysis of the extensive literature that estimates the overall size of profit shifting. We find that the literature suggests that, on average, a 1 percentage-point lower corporate tax rate will expand before-tax income by 1 percent—an effect that is larger than reported as the consensus estimate in previous surveys and tends to be increasing over time. The literature on tax avoidance still has several unresolved puzzles and blind spots that require further research.

Taxes on Immovable Property

Taxes on Immovable Property
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Committee on Fiscal Affairs
Publisher: Paris, France : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; [Washington, D.C. : Sales agents, OECD Publications and Information Center]
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1983
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Survey of taxes on immovable property. Reviews the major policy issues raised in the taxation of land and buildings and compares the main provision of property tax systems in 15 OECD Member countries.

International Taxation and Multinational Activity

International Taxation and Multinational Activity
Author: James R. Hines
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2009-02-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0226341755

Because the actions of multinational corporations have a clear and direct effect on the flow of capital throughout the world, how and why these firms behave the way they do is a major issue for national governments and their policymakers. With an unprecedented ability to adjust the scale, character, and location of their global operations, international corporations have become increasingly sensitive to the kind and degree of tax obligations imposed on them by both host and home countries. Tax rules affect the volume of foreign direct investment, corporate borrowing, transfer pricing, dividend and royalty payments, and research and development. National governments that tax the profits of international firms face important challenges in designing tax policies to attract them. This collection examines the global ramifications of tax policies, offering up-to-date, theoretically innovative, and empirically sound perspectives on a problem of immense significance to future economic growth around the globe.

International Tax as International Law

International Tax as International Law
Author: Reuven S. Avi-Yonah
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2007-09-10
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780521618014

This book explains how the tax rules of the various countries in the world interact with one another to form an international tax regime: a set of principles embodied in both domestic legislation and treaties that significantly limits the ability of countries to choose any tax rules they please. The growth of this international tax regime is an important part of the phenomenon of globalization, and the book delves into how tax revenues are divided among different countries. It also explains how U.S. tax rules in particular apply to cross-border transactions and how they embody the norms of the international tax regime.