Tap into Tax
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Tap into Tax is PwC’s podcast series covering current regulatory, legislative and technology hot topics through the lens of our tax technical leaders as well as process and technology subject matter specialists. As tax department's navigate today's disruptive events and position your business to thrive, our podcast series will provide timely tax technical and operational updates to help you mobilize your response and recovery efforts, transition into a return to work, and set a path for the future. We provide the experience and foresight to help activate your tax strategy and become a leading tax function of the future, while moving your business forward with confidence. Hosted by Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader, Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader, and Pat Brown, International Tax Policy leader, this podcast features discussions with some of our leading minds around Tax, trade, and domestic & global policy. Stay tuned to our regular updates and subscribe to our series to get notified as new episodes are published.For more information, visit PwC’s tax podcast series page at pwc.com/us/taxpodcasts.
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PwC's Business Travelers and Commuters Survey: How global mobility is evolving
September 13, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBGlobal 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 globall...
PwC US Pulse Survey: Next in work
August 30, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn 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 st...
How does climate and carbon emissions relate to tax?
August 24, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis 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 US Scott McCandless, Tax Policy S...
Cost and strategic levers Tax executives can pull – how can managed services lift Tax to the next level?
August 13, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBTax 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 leader Margie Dhunjishah, Consulting solutions leader Doug Thomas, Insourc...
Summer Showdown - Tracking Potential Tax Legislation
July 26, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBRohit 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: Ju...
Tax controversy - addressing risk in a world of increased tax scrutiny
June 23, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn 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 mechanism...
Making sense of the the global supply chain in 2021
May 11, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn 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 po...
Remote work – why the need for greater collaboration with Tax is taking center stage…
April 21, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 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 US Eileen Mullaney, Principal, Global Mobility Consulting Leader, PwC US Amanda McIntyre, Principal, Global Mobility, PwC US Andrew Jensen, Partner, International Tax Services, PwC US
Catching the international tax policy train
April 14, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWith 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 things down and bring everything into focus for companies that are prioritizing their 2021 agendas. The podcast will compare the tax proposals under President Biden’s infrastructure spending plan with Senator Ron Wyden's recently released inte...
R&D credits – do you have a strategy for what’s next?
April 07, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn 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 started Speakers: Julie Allen Margie Dhunjishah Randy Friedman
Dive into trade policy
March 03, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn 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 know about digital taxes, US trade relationships, Brexit, and the Biden administration's outlook on trade.
State and local tax policy outlook
March 02, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn 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 surcharges, NOL and credit limitations, continued IRC conformity actions, and passthrough entity taxes. For indirect tax, states are implementing broad nexus standards, looking to expand the tax base to digital goods and services, and examini...
The new age of tax sustainability
February 22, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBOn 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 areas for US multinationals to think about. Margie Dhunjishah, PwC’s Tax Reporting Strategy Leader, and Kevin Levingston, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Leader, lead a discussion on this topic and why it should be a high priority for the C-suite in ...
How Tax can jump start automation to deliver ‘quick wins’
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBCompanies 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 tasking business units – including Tax – to look for opportunities to streamline and standardize how they accomplish everyday tasks, so there is more time for strategic partnering and high value analytics. In this episode we discuss how small auto...
Georgia election update and resulting policy impact
January 22, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOn 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; anticipated tax policy in 2021 and beyond; the current status of COVID relief measures on Capitol Hill; and what business leaders should be doing now to prepare for the future. Speakers: Pat Brown Dave Camp Todd Metcalf
Why C-suites should revisit and more closely align operating, finance, and tax strategies
December 16, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn 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 approaches. Speakers: Julie Allen Margie Dhunjishah Mathew Keirnes Jeremy Davidoff
The Pulse on Tax: A breakdown of PwC’s post-election executive survey
December 10, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOn 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 regulatory environment evolving, and what that means for their strategies. We will discuss the importance of tax departments being very proactive now in the post-election environment. Speakers: Julie Allen Margie Dhunjishah Shelley Giberson To...
State tax post-election outlook
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOn 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 ahead. Speakers: Julie Allen Margie Dhunjishah Robert Garvey Tov Haueisen
US Supply chains in the new world order
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBOn 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 what it takes to ‘move the dial’ for companies, as many may not change their supply chain structures for fleeting tax incentives. Finally, Pat and David discuss international developments in the supply chain context and leave listeners with the...
The Road Post-Election - What the uncertain tax political landscape means for the C-suite
November 17, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOn 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 from International Tax Services practice offer helpful insights on what to expect on the policy front in both the near and long term - focusing on the unfinished TCJA provisions, Biden campaign proposals, possible bipartisan tax measures, and th...
Financial Services Tax Policy Issues
November 13, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBOn 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 share his views on important tax policy issues from the perspective of the C-suite in the industry. The discussion will also focus on how tax leaders can navigate through the uncertainty in key areas critical to the tax function, including cash,...
Rethinking legal entity management – a potential ‘win-win’ for Tax and the broader business
November 11, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBOn 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 leader Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Chris Kontaridis, US Deals, Strategy & Operations Leader for Tax Reporting & Strategy Chris Yeaton, Operations and Tax Accounting and Lifecycle Support Leader, Insourced Solutions for...
Election and policy update
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOn 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 Capitol Hill; and what businesses should be doing now to prepare for potential disruption this fall. Speakers include: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Rohit Kumar, Washington Nat...
Cash tax savings - why Tax should evaluate opportunities now (October 2020)
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBTax functions are being asked by the C-suite to participate in the effort to reduce costs and generate cash if possible. As a result, Tax functions are thinking about cash tax flows. Completing more upfront digging and analysis can help Tax functions prioritize their efforts for cash tax savings. Learn more in this episode of Tap into Tax featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Kasey Dunn, Tax Partner and National Pr...
Tax working seamlessly with Finance - The importance of ERPs
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBAs 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 learned from our recent “Pulse Survey” of business leaders. For more on finance transformation and the importance of ERPs, listen to this podcast now featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting ...
Tax leader insights - PwC Pulse Survey Update
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat are the current hot topics in tax and the perspectives of business leaders on the 2020 U.S. elections, global tax transparency, and cost cutting strategies for businesses? In this episode we are joined by Shelley Giberson, Tax Services Leader to discuss Tax Leader Insights from our PwC Road to Election 2020 Executive Pulse Survey, or as we will refer to it throughout this podcast, the “Pulse Survey,” which is tracking the top policy issues at play and their business impact. Featuring...
The ‘deals’ environment − where are we now and how can Tax prepare for a potential transaction
September 18, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Gina Nam, Mergers & Acquisitions Partner, regarding the overall deals environment, top-level trends including virtual integration, top findings from our recent PwC M&A Integration survey, what’s changed in the current environment for Tax, and actions Tax can take to prepare for an M&A transaction. PwC's M&A Integration Survey Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Gina Nam, Partner...
Pharma and Life Sciences industry: Tax spotlight
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, we speak with Michelle Lee, PwC's US Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Tax Leader, to discuss the business and tax issues in one of the most high-profile industries during the pandemic, pharmaceuticals and life sciences (including medical devices). We will cover the general state of the industry, operational impacts due to supply chain disruption, the impact of US election and global reform as well as the influence of technology on audit and reputational risk. Featuring: Jul...
US economic and budget outlook: ‘No regret’ actions to help Tax mitigate uncertainty
August 27, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis installment of Tap into Tax expands on our prior episode featuring Rohit Kumar and Pat Brown that focused on potential impacts of the election on corporate and individual tax rates. Drew Lyon, National Economics and Statistics Leader, will discuss the overall state of the US economy and budget deficits as well as the economic factors that could impact the two tax proposals. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy Lead...
US economic and budget outlook: ‘No regret’ actions to help Tax mitigate uncertainty
August 27, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis installment of Tap into Tax expands on our prior episode featuring Rohit Kumar and Pat Brown that focused on potential impacts of the election on corporate and individual tax rates. Drew Lyon, National Economics and Statistics Leader, will discuss the overall state of the US economy and budget deficits as well as the economic factors that could impact the two tax proposals. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy Lead...
US election and global reform: is your tax department ready?
August 27, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBOn this episode, our Washington National Tax Services Co-Leaders share their insights on what to expect and how to prepare for Fall 2020 — from the November elections, to the ever-changing world of global tax reform. These leaders have been at the forefront of tax policy for years prior to their tenure at PwC, with Pat previously serving as VP of Tax and Director of Tax Policy at GE, and Rohit previously serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Featuring...
Agile modeling to support your tax function
August 13, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB2020 has been an eventful and unprecedented year, and 2021 remains even more uncertain causing organizations to rethink the way they do business and be more resilient. This demand for agility extends to the tax function as well - especially when it comes to modeling as a vital tool needed to elevate the tax function side by side with the C-suite. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy Leader Justin Denworth, West Region I...
Talking Trade and USMCA
August 13, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBThere is continued uncertainty in the global trade environment, with many stakeholders continuing trade tensions relating to adoption of consideration of digital taxes and aggressive tariff measures. In this episode, we will talk through key developments in the trade space, most notably the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, referred to as the USMCA, that entered into force on July 1. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Stra...
Talking Trade and USMCA
August 13, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBThere is continued uncertainty in the global trade environment, with many stakeholders continuing trade tensions relating to adoption of consideration of digital taxes and aggressive tariff measures. In this episode, we will talk through key developments in the trade space, most notably the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, referred to as the USMCA, that entered into force on July 1. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Stra...
State budgets and legislative responses
July 31, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBState and local finances have been strained by COVID-19, and while the full impact of the pandemic is not yet known, it is likely to be significant. This discussion will cover how state budget deficits are likely to spur major tax changes. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Sheila Holt, Partner, State and Local Tax Services
Doing Business in the United States, 2020
July 31, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBA discussion on the key issues for inbound companies to consider when investing or continuing to invest in the US during these challenging times. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Chris Kong, US Inbound Tax Leader Download PwC's publication Doing Business in the US here.
Consumer Markets - Reconsidering supply chain strategies
July 16, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBA discussion on adjusting supply chain strategies in light of needed business model changes within the consumer markets sector. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Eric Shin, Consumer Markets Tax Leader
Remote workforce transformation - how Tax plays a critical role for the business
July 16, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBCompanies are balancing the need for employees to be and feel safe with also having to run the necessary tax and business operations. This discussion focuses on remote or “dislocated” work transformation and how Tax plays a critical role with this issue. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Kathy McDermott, Partner, People & Organization
Tap into Tax: From traditional to tactical - shifting to an agile tax operating model
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBA conversation on the tax department design as companies start to stabilize their businesses, focusing on a digitally enabled experience and tax managed services to drive lower costs. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader Chris Yeaton, Partner & Operations Leader, Insourced Solutions for Tax
Tap into Tax: Industrial Products - the current and future environment
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBA discussion around the current environment for Industrial Products companies, including operational considerations, regulatory changes and deals. Additionally, this episode covers what the future holds for the sector as well as what companies doing business with the IP sector need to know. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader Margie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy leader John Livingstone, Industrial Products Tax Leader