Episodes
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Published 01/12/22
Since the introduction of BEPS, "tax transparency" has become a buzz phrase around the globe. What does transparency look like in the U.S.? And how is the IRS beefing up efforts to promote it here at home? In this episode of The Fiona Show, transfer pricing expert and former IRS competent authority analyst, Barbara Mantegani makes it all clear.
Published 12/08/21
With the introduction of faceless audits in India last year, a new era in tax transparency appears to have dawned – and just in time to compensate for a global lockdown. Sayee Prasanna, research and teaching associate at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law, joins today's Fiona Show podcast to discuss what the practice could mean for transfer pricing beyond COVID, and how multinationals can prepare for this new wave of efficient examination.
Published 11/19/21
Stock based compensation is a way of paying company members with equity in the business, which is great for companies and employees. From a transfer pricing perspective, however, it can cause problems. Here, David Chamberlain of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo explains some of the issues that can arise and what multinational companies can do about them.
Published 10/06/21
Global tax reform is underway, creating a new framework that comes with constant contractions. On today's episode, Dr. Lorraine Eden returns to discuss her takeaways from proposals to tax only the 'top 100' companies in Pillar One negotiations.
Published 09/14/21
Germany's recent compliance initiatives are picking up more speed than the Autobahn. On today's episode, CrossBorder Solutions Tax Director Hasker Hoogenberg and independent German-based transfer pricing  specialist Oliver Treidler examine the transforming audit environment in Germany, and how MNEs can insulate themselves from further examination.
Published 08/24/21
CrossBorder Chief Economist Mimi Song and transfer pricing expert Johann Muller take a closer look at the impacts of COVID-19 for low-risk distributors. Should these entities be able to absorb losses? Listen here to find out.
Published 08/17/21
We know you love our expert coverage of the transfer pricing landscape, but did you know we bring that same level of informative analysis to the world of research and development tax incentives? On The Fiona Show: R&D Tax Credit, we—along with leading tax experts—explore how these incentives reward companies for innovation, fuel economic growth, and lead to paradigm-shifting discoveries across industries. If you don’t know R&D tax incentives, you may be part of the tragic majority...
Published 08/12/21
Getting the world to agree on a global tax plan is no easy job. This podcast discussion reveals what’s triggering global tax debates, and how MNEs can avoid getting caught in the middle.
Published 08/10/21
Public country-by-country reporting is very close to becoming a reality in the European Union. How would this transparency initiative impact multinationals and the global tax community? CrossBorder Solutions’ Transfer Pricing Director Pamesh Sharma and Queen Mary University of London Tax Law Professor Christiana HJI Panayi explore the implications.
Published 08/03/21
This episode explores the landmark Glencore versus the Australian Taxation Office case, and what it means for the future of compliance. Former ATO member Geoff Morris and CrossBorder Solutions’ Director Solutions Engineer Doug Darling discuss
Published 07/27/21
Chief Economist Mimi Song joins University of Connecticut Professor of Law Richard Pomp to examine Amazon’s latest win against the European Commission and the key transfer pricing takeaways for multinationals.
Published 07/20/21
Chief Economist Mimi Song defines key tax terms, from tax scrutiny to “the race to the bottom,” and explains how they translate in the global tax conversation.
Published 07/13/21
Why did the Italian Supreme Court administer two different rulings on inter-company transactions? What can taxpayers learn from it? Chief Economist Mimi Song and University of Ferrara Professor of Law Marco Greggi discuss.
Published 07/06/21
The Danish Tax Authority’s recent win against Tetra Pak Processing Systems can only mean one thing: increased scrutiny for taxpayers. Chief Economist Mimi Song and international corporate income tax expert Johann Muller analyze how the Tetra Pak win could bolster the tax authority’s confidence, leading to a likely increase in audits.
Published 06/29/21
What's the relationship between tech and tax? How will the Biden administration’s latest tax proposals impact U.S. tech giants? Chief Economist Mimi Song and Vice President of Global Projects at the Tax Foundation Daniel Bunn unpack these questions and more.
Published 06/22/21
It's the tax news heard 'round the world: the G7 announced their support for the United States-proposed 15 percent minimum global tax on multinational corporations. CrossBorder Solutions Chief Economist Mimi Song and Director of International Tax Michael Desimone examine the details, contemplate what comes next, and advise MNEs on how they can best prepare.
Published 06/15/21
Over the last two years, few jurisdictions have heightened their transfer pricing scrutiny with the enthusiasm of Vietnam. CrossBorder Solutions Chief Economist Mimi Song and Duke University professor Eddy Malesky discuss how MNEs can brace themselves for impact.
Published 06/08/21
How much do we love transfer pricing? Every single of the 100 episodes that make up 'The Fiona Show: Transfer Pricing' podcast lets us count the ways, but to celebrate our centennial episode, we boiled down 10 essential lessons our guests have taught us about how transfer pricing is an art -- not a science. 
Published 06/01/21
The value chain analysis is essential for planning and defending a multinational's transfer pricing. International corporate income tax expert Johann Muller joins CrossBorder Solutions Chief Economist Mimi Song on today's episode to answer every question on value chains and transfer pricing you're too afraid to ask.
Published 05/25/21
With new initiatives by the HMRC to claim the £34 billion that it says MNEs owe the UK in unpaid taxes, the message to taxpayers is painstakingly clear: transfer pricing compliance in the UK is an order, not a request. CrossBorder Chief Economist Mimi Song and UK-based transfer pricing expert Pamesh Sharma talk about how MNEs can best prepare for more scrutiny.
Published 05/18/21
CrossBorder Solutions Director of International Tax Michael Desimone joins Chief Economist Mimi Song to discuss what the Biden administration's 'Made in America' tax plan has in store for MNEs, especially those with operations in low-tax jurisdictions.
Published 05/11/21
CrossBorder Solutions Chief Economist Mimi Song and Dr. Diana Criclivaia discuss everything you need to know about joint audits, and why they're rising in prevalence.
Published 05/04/21
While the EU Commission cannot determine tax rates for individual jurisdictions, they do have other weapons in their arsenal to fight BEPS. David Chamberlain, assistant professor of Accounting and Tax at California Polytechnic State University, joins CrossBorder Solutions Chief Economist Mimi Song to discuss the commission's deluge of state aid cases against the biggest household names among MNEs.
Published 04/27/21