International Tax Services publications

Measuring the impact of key international tax proposals: The importance of modeling
Modeling can help companies understand the potential impact of the Administration’s key international tax proposals. Once the modeling has been completed, a company can consider how its tax liability could change — both on a short-term (cash) basis and a longer-term (effective tax rate) basis — as well as the potential impact on earnings, cash flow and treasury needs, capital structuring, and any operational changes or restructuring of business operations that might be appropriate. The time to begin modeling is now, to allow for careful consideration of the potential impact and an opportunity to consider potential remedial actions.

Headquarters cost studies: Time to review processes and procedures
In today’s economic environment, companies are reviewing all business activities as they search for potential cost savings. For US-based multinational corporations with significant US headquarters activities, a study of the costs and expenses associated with those activities can help achieve that goal.

Integrated global structuring: Aligning global business models and tax planning
This article addresses three fundamental areas that multinational companies must address to achieve an integrated global structure: profit alignment, attribute management, and treasury management.

10Minutes on international tax increases
This article explores the significant proposals to change the taxation of US multinational corporations highlighted in President Barack Obama's proposed fiscal year 2010 budget.

Paying taxes 09
The Paying Taxes study highlights how businesses are affected not only by corporate income taxes, but also by many other taxes. In addition, it shows how the procedural burden of tax compliance impacts companies.

Worldwide tax summaries
This whitepaper provides an up-to-date overview of the corporate and individual tax rates and rules in operation in over 100 countries.