Episodes
Global mobility is evolving in new and different ways. A sophisticated and agile employee mobility strategy is key to attracting and retaining the best talent as well as managing the complex tax, administrative, and strategic needs of your global workforce. On this episode of Tap into Tax, we will explore mobility program strategy, benefits and tax considerations for business travelers, frequent business travelers and commuters – domestically, state-to-state, as well as cross-borders...
Published 09/13/21
Published 09/13/21
In this episode, we are joined by Eileen Mullaney, PwC’s Global Mobility Consulting Leader, and Dom Megna, PwC’s US Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader, to discuss executive and Tax Leader Insights from our PwC US Pulse Survey, or as we will refer to it throughout this podcast, the “Pulse Survey,” which is tracking where business is headed and what peer companies are doing. We will cover the current hot topics in tax and the perspectives of business leaders on the future of work and related...
Published 08/30/21
This episode with Scott McCandless (US) will explore the relationship between climate change and tax. We will discuss carbon related tax proposals both in the US and abroad, and how they differ from traditional means of taxation and other carbon pricing systems. Companies will have a better understanding of the issues they need to consider as these initiatives continue to move forward. In this episode: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader, PwC USScott McCandless, Tax Policy...
Published 08/24/21
Tax functions are facing a shifting landscape and balancing ongoing cost pressures that challenge their status quo and raise new questions on how to operate more efficiently and effectively. On this episode of Tap into Tax, we will discuss how managed services can be not only an effective cost lever that Tax executives can pull, but a highly strategic one. In this episode: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leaderMargie Dhunjishah, Consulting solutions leaderDoug Thomas, Insourced...
Published 08/13/21
Rohit Kumar and Janice Mays - who share over 50 collective years of experience on Capitol Hill in senior tax policy positions -  join the podcast to share their insights on how what is happening in Congress and on the international stage intersects with the future of tax policy. The panel will discuss what challenges remain on the US and international policymaking fronts, how those interrelate, and how businesses can prepare for expected changes, both on and under the radar. Speakers:...
Published 07/26/21
In this episode of Tap into Tax, Julie Allen and Margie Dhunjishah interview David Swenson, a partner in PwC’s National Tax Services and former global Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Leader about the controversy environment, focusing on current audit activity, the tactics and approaches taken by tax authorities during audits, and the key drivers for increased audit activity. The trio also discuss steps companies can take to avoid potential controversy, the dispute resolution mechanisms...
Published 06/23/21
In this episode of Tap into Tax, Julie Allen and Margie Dhunjishah interview David Lewis, a Managing Director in PwC’s Tax Policy Services group and a former longtime pharma company tax executive, about the new challenges facing supply chains in 2021. David discusses how companies should be preparing for any upcoming executive and legislative actions that may impact long term investment decisions and global footprint strategy. Finally, the panel will address the potential effects of these...
Published 05/11/21
In this episode of Tap into Tax, Eileen Mullaney, Amanda McIntyre, and Andrew Jensen will talk about remote work trends and the importance of cross-functional collaboration with the Tax function to avoid risk and financial surprises later. Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader, PwC USEileen Mullaney, Principal, Global Mobility Consulting Leader, PwC USAmanda McIntyre, Principal, Global Mobility, PwC USAndrew Jensen, Partner, International Tax Services, PwC US
Published 04/21/21
With all the White House and Senate-initiated tax proposals rapidly emerging in these last few weeks, trying to keep up can feel like catching a runaway train. On this episode of Tap into Tax, former longtime Capitol Hill advisor Todd Metcalf will slow...
Published 04/14/21
In this episode of Tap into Tax, Randy Friedman explains why now is the time to rethink your R&D credit approach and provides some practical steps on how to get startedSpeakers: Julie AllenMargie DhunjishahRandy Friedman 
Published 04/07/21
In this episode of Tap into Tax, Scott McCandless (Principal in PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice), and Jeremiah Coder (Director in PwC’s Global Tax Policy group) do a deep dive into the trade landscape. Scott and Jeremiah break down what you need to...
Published 03/03/21
In this Tap into Tax episode, Julie Allen, Margie Dhunjishah, Jennifer Jensen, and Rob Ozmun discuss the state legislative and policy outlook for both income/franchise and indirect taxes. Among the top direct tax trends are income tax rate increases and...
Published 03/02/21
On this special edition episode of Tap into Tax, we focus on a topic gaining more visibility in 2021 in the C-suite - tax sustainability and governance. Sustainability is not a new topic; however, recent developments are pushing it forward in multiple...
Published 02/22/21
Companies are re-evaluating their operations with the goal of creating the time to support their business while meeting all their regular operating responsibilities like compliance, forecasting, and on-going planning. To do so, C-suite leaders are...
Published 01/27/21
On this episode of Tap into Tax, Pat Brown, PwC’s WNTS Co-leader, Todd Metcalf, principal in PwC’s Tax Policy Services practice, and Chairman Dave Camp, former Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, discuss the Georgia run-off elections;...
Published 01/22/21
In this episode, we discuss why the C-suite should revisit and more closely align its operating, finance, and tax strategies, the potential benefits from this type of effort, and why now is a critical junction to look at holistic...
Published 12/16/20
On this episode, we discuss the results and tax leader insights from our latest Pulse Survey, which was fielded after the Election. This is our third survey of executives to get a reading on how US business leaders see the policy, legislative, and...
Published 12/10/20
On this episode of Tap into Tax, Robert Garvey, a State and Local Tax (SALT) partner in Los Angeles, and Tov Haueisen, PwC’s NY Metro regional SALT leader, discuss the impact of the elections on state and local tax and what policies might lie...
Published 12/01/20
On this episode of Tap Into Tax, Pat Brown and David Lewis provide an in-depth discussion on supply chain proposals from President-elect Biden, including a discussion differentiating ‘the carrot and the stick’ in the supply chain context. They examine...
Published 11/20/20
On this episode of Tap into Tax, Pat Brown, our Washington National Tax Services Co-leader, moderates a discussion surrounding the 2020 election results and the potential tax implications. Janice Mays from our Tax Policy Services group and Nita Asher...
Published 11/17/20
On this episode of Tap Into Tax, we will explore Tax Policy and the Financial Services sector and insights from the second round of PwC’s Road to Election 2020 Executive Pulse Survey. Our US Financial Services Tax Leader, Krishnan Chandrasekhar, will...
Published 11/13/20
On this episode of Tap into Tax, we discuss legal entity management, why it should be on the Tax function’s agenda right now, and how it can yield a ‘win-win’ for both Tax and the broader business. Featuring:Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market...
Published 11/11/20
On this episode of Tap into Tax, Rohit Kumar, PwC’s WNTS Policy Co-leader, and Todd Metcalf, principal in PwC’s Tax Policy Services practice, discuss the potential outcomes of the November elections; the current status of COVID relief measures on...
Published 10/22/20
As businesses automate to improve efficiencies, the Tax function needs to understand how enterprise resource planning systems can also improve tax processes. ERP automation is especially relevant now in light of the current environment and what we’ve...
Published 10/12/20