Perspective

The Growing Importance of ESG for Corporate Tax Departments
What’s tax have to do with environmental, social, and governance issues? A lot

For many reasons, organizations in diverse industries and sectors of the economy are becoming more cognizant of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues. We wanted to get a better handle on what’s happening in this arena and why tax departments should be interested, so we turned to Nancy Hawkins, vice… Read more »

Talent and Technology— Important Intertwined Issues
An interview with Thomson Reuters’ Robert Bahash

Michael Levin-Epstein, Tax Executive’s senior editor, interviewed Robert Bahash, general manager of Thomson Reuters’ corporate tax and trade business unit, for this Perspective article in December 2022. Michael Levin-Epstein: I know that you’re coming off Thomson Reuters’ big SYNERGY conference attended by about 1,000 tax professionals, so you’re keenly aware… Read more »

Why Corporates Need a Data-Driven Approach to Cash Management

With the S&P 500 down more than twenty-three percent through the end of September 2022, inflation up 8.2 percent during the same period, and the threat of recession looming more ominously by the day, it’s safe to say that corporate tax and finance professionals are feeling a little skittish about… Read more »

The Inflation Reduction Act: The Biggest Takeaways for Tax Professionals

On August 16, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act amid a ton of fanfare. A $700 billion, three-pronged bill that addresses health care, climate, and tax policy, the act is poised to shake up the tax landscape for years to come. The law is set to raise $300… Read more »

Are You Current on Superfund Excise Taxes?

If you’re a manufacturer or importer of chemicals and unfamiliar with Superfund excise taxes, which have recently been reinstated, this interview will give you peace of mind. It’s a discussion of the past, present, and future of Superfund excise taxes with Senay Redda, vice president of business development for indirect tax… Read more »

Digital Transformation in the Tax World

There’s no turning back when it comes to digital transformation in the tax space. But are you prepared to deal with it head on? To get a professional perspective, we turned to an expert who’s been navigating this digital sea change from its beginnings. Satnam Singh, chief product officer for… Read more »

A Rise in E-Commerce Puts Pressure on Tax and IT

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce activity around the globe has skyrocketed over the past year. The rise in online selling brings with it added processing of sales tax. As a result, tax and IT teams and their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transactional systems have been put to the… Read more »

Payroll Tax Credits and PPP Interplay: Enter the IRS Employment Tax and SBA PPP Loan Audit

It’s time to have a conversation about audits, specifically the Internal Revenue Service employment tax audit and the Small Business Administration PPP loan forgiveness audit. Regardless of what industry or sector includes your organization, the COVID-19 pandemic forced all employers, big and small, to deal with new employment issues. Fortunately,… Read more »

The Impact of COVID-19 on Transfer Pricing and Supply-Chain Planning

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted business operations and financial markets. For companies that have reorganized operations to adapt to the evolving economic and business environment, existing transfer pricing policies may no longer apply with respect to corporate structure and intercompany cash flows. Some companies have moved parts of their… Read more »

COVID-19 Telecommuting: State Guidance on Business Tax Nexus Is Inconsistent and Incomplete

Millions of Americans are working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic—and many are expected to carry on this lifestyle after the virus is under control.1 Some will even relocate to other states to be closer to family, access more affordable housing, or improve their quality of life in other ways.2 A… Read more »