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We're Moving!

August 08, 2022 02:00 - 23 seconds - 294 KB

We’re on the move! PwC’s Tax Readiness podcast channel has joined forces with and moved over the Cross Border Tax Talks channel. We hope you’ll join us there! Cross Border Tax Talks is hosted by PwC’s Global International Tax Services leader, Doug McHoney, and features content and insights focused on key issues impacting the ever-changing tax landscape.

Week in Review with Pat Brown: 07/01/2022

July 01, 2022 02:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MB

Congress is in recess until the week of July 11th. Pat Brown shares his insights on why government officials are bullish on the prospects for Pillars 1 & 2 and what to expect in the coming week. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Where are we with respect to reconciliation and the OECD project? Presenter: Pat Brown, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Co-leader

Week in Review with Andrew Prior: 06/24/2022

June 24, 2022 01:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MB

The two-week Congressional Independence Day recess is expected to begin without an agreement on a revised budget reconciliation bill. Andrew Prior shares his takeaways from this week and discusses why companies should keep an eye on global developments related to Pillars 1 & 2. Presenters:  Andrew Prior, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Week in Review with Chairman Dave Camp: 06/17/2022

June 17, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Chairman Dave Camp shares his takeaways from this week and discusses why companies should continue to monitor reconciliation legislation and OECD negotiations. He also answers the questions that he received most this week: What is the viability and timing of reconciliation legislation?  Presenter: Chairman Dave Camp, PwC’s Senior Policy Advisor

Week in Review with Pam Olson: 06/10/2022

June 10, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MB

Pam Olson explains why we are in a ‘wait and see’ mode with respect to legislation and discusses the importance of getting information to policymakers. She also answers the question that she received most this week: Where do things stand legislatively? Presenter: Pam Olson, PwC Consultant and former Washington National Tax Services Leader

Week in Review with Janice Mays: 06/03/2022

June 03, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MB

Janice Mays shares her takeaways from this week, looks ahead to Secretary Yellen’s testimony next week, and explains why companies should be vocal about Section 163(j) now. She also answers the question that she received most this week: Is Build Back Better still in play? Presenter: Janice Mays, Managing Director, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Practice

Week in Review with Rohit Kumar: 05/27/2022

May 26, 2022 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MB

Rohit Kumar shares his insights on the optimism surrounding the ongoing reconciliation negotiations and why Senator Sinema is the one to watch in the coming weeks. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What can we expect in the slimmed down reconciliation legislation?    Presenter: Rohit Kumar, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Co-leader

Week in Review with Scott McCandless: 05/20/2022

May 20, 2022 01:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MB

Scott McCandless shares why companies should still be focused on Build Back Better as we approach the end of May. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Will there be resolution to the research capitalization issue? Presenters:  Scott McCandless, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 05/13/2022

May 13, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MB

Todd Metcalf shares why the focus is on everything but tax policy at this time. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Will Congress ever get to a deal on reconciliation? Presenter: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Week in Review with Mark Prater: 05/06/2022

May 05, 2022 19:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Mark Prater shares his insights from this week, including the status of the reconciliation bill and bipartisan legislative efforts. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What are the prospects for relief from the amortization of research and development expenditures? Presenter: Mark Prater, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practicer

Week in Review with Janice Mays: 04/29/2022

May 02, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MB

Janice Mays shares her takeaways from this week, including that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin met to discuss moving forward the House-passed budget reconciliation bill and the Senate started its conference process on the US competitiveness legislation. She also answers the question that she received most this week: Will Congress delay the Section 174 amortization requirement?      Presenter: Janice Mays, Managing Director, PwC’s Washington National Tax Servic...

Week in Review with Rohit Kumar: 04/22/2022

April 23, 2022 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MB

Congress returns the week of April 25th for a 5-week work period. Rohit Kumar shares why a corporate rate increase is unlikely and what to watch for in the coming weeks. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Are Democrats going to take another run at reconciliation legislation?  Presenter: Rohit Kumar, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Co-leader

Week in Review with Drew Lyon: 04/15/2022

April 14, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MB

Drew Lyon shares his insights on the March inflation release and looks ahead to the guidance that companies include in their Q1 earnings releases for the rest of the year. He also answers the question that he received most this week: How does inflation impact Congressional interest in reviving Build Back Better legislation?  Presenter: Drew Lyon, Principal, National Economics and Statistics Leader, PwC US

Week in Review with Pat Brown: 04/08/2022

April 08, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MB

All focus is on what’s next for US legislation and Pillars 1 & 2. Pat Brown shares how his takeaways from this week have ties to the past, present, and future. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Why is Poland holding up Pillar 2? Presenter: Pat Brown, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Co-leader

Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 04/01/2022

April 01, 2022 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB

Todd Metcalf shares his insights on President Biden’s FY23 budget that was released on Monday. He also answers the question that he received most this week: How real are these budget proposals? Presenter: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Tax Readiness: New York sales tax developments - SaaS and information services (State and local tax perspective)

March 30, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Recent New York court rulings are changing the guidelines for business tax payers around information service, software as a service, and taxation of bundled and mixed offerings, In this episode, PwC professionals from the State and Local Tax practice analyze these recent rulings. Presenters: Jamie Brenner, State and Local Tax Partner, PwC US Rob Morse, State and Local Tax Director, PwC US

Week in Review with Ken Kuykendall: 03/25/2022

March 24, 2022 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.11 MB

Ken Kuykendall shares his takeaways from a busy week – movement of US competition legislation, Supreme Court nomination, and OECD guidance on taxing virtual currencies. Presenter: Ken Kuykendall, PwC’s US Tax Leader and Tax Consulting Leader

Week in Review with Will Morris: 03/18/2022

March 18, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB

Will Morris shares his insights on the OECD Pillar Two Commentary and EU Minimum Tax Directive — both released this week. He also answers the two questions that he received most this week: First: does the Commentary make things clearer — and more positive for business? Second, when is all this going to happen? Presenter: Will Morris, PwC’s Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader

Week in Review with Andrew Prior: 03/11/2022

March 11, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.25 MB

Andrew Prior shares his insights on recent bipartisan cooperation in the face of geopolitical tensions and explains why companies should focus their attention on global tax policy in the near term. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What is the fate of reconciliation legislation and proposed tax increases? Presenter: Andrew Prior, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Power & Utilities Surge: Build Back Better Bill and SEC Climate Disclosures

March 10, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MB

Potential scenarios and outcomes of the BBB bill and the impact on Green energy incentives should it fall apart. Speakers: Sal Montalbano - US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, PwC US Scott McCandless - Partner, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 03/04/2022

March 04, 2022 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MB

Crisis, uncertainty, and hope – Todd Metcalf shares why these words embody his takeaways from this week and what companies should focus on in the near term. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Does Congress appreciate the inconsistencies between their international tax proposals and the agreement that Treasury has made on a path forward with the OECD? Presenter: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Week in Review with Janice Mays: 02/25/2022

February 28, 2022 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MB

Janice Mays shares her thoughts on the status of legislation and looks ahead to President Biden’s State of the Union address next week. She also answers the question that she received most this week: Will Congress act quickly on Section 174? Presenters: Janice Mays, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Doing business amid increased cyber threats and breaches

February 21, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

PwC’s Cybersecurity Leader, Sean Joyce, speaks about how companies are navigating an increased number of cyber threats and breaches and the contributing factors. Presenters: Sean Joyce, PwC’s  Global & US Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk & Regulatory Leader Sindhu Blume, Host, Policy on Demand

Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 02/18/2022

February 18, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MB

Tax is on the back burner for now but appropriations are moving on track. Todd Metcalf discusses what to watch for in the coming months and answers questions he received this week: Is anything going to happen on the tax front this year and, if so, when? Presenter: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Week in Review with Mark Prater: 02/11/2022

February 16, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

Government funding took priority this week and tax legislation is on hold. Mark Prater shares his thoughts on these developments and why it is important to keep an eye on the key actors in the coming weeks. Presenters:  Mark Prater, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Week in Review with Will Morris: 02/04/2022

February 04, 2022 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MB

It is the busiest time ever in international tax for many companies. Will Morris shares why companies should focus on Pillar 2 and watch out for the release of commentary in the coming weeks. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Is this real? Presenter: Will Morris, PwC’s Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader

Global business and tax concerns

February 02, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Companies are operating in a fast-changing environment steeped in global and domestic business and tax uncertainty. Ken Kuykendall and Carol Stubbings share their perspectives on what they are seeing at the global level around uncertainty and challenges. Presenters: Ken Kuykendall, PwC’s US Tax Leader & Tax Consulting Platform Leader Carol Stubbings, PwC's Global Tax and Legal Services Leader Sindhu Blume, Host, Policy on Demand

Pulse Survey: Executives on inflation, workforce, taxes

January 31, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Neil Dahr and Ken Kuykendall discuss key highlights of PwC’s 2022 Pulse Survey on the most profound issues affecting companies and that are top of mind of the more than 600 C-suite and other executives surveyed. Presenters: Neil Dhar, PwC’s Consulting Services Co-Leader Ken Kuykendall, PwC’s US Tax Leader & Tax Consulting Platform Leader

2022 Tax Policy Outlook

January 28, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

An ongoing pandemic, midterm elections, and an ever changing business environment are just a few themes as we look ahead into 2022. Janice Mays and Rohit Kumar discuss the legislative outlook for 2022, what to watch ahead of the midterm elections, and how Congress is acting on global developments.  Presenters: Rohit Kumar, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Co-leader Janice Mays, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice Kevin Levingston, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Leader

Key insights from the 2021 final foreign tax credit regulations

January 19, 2022 01:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MB

Treasury and the IRS on December 28, 2021, released final regulations (the ‘2021 Final Regulations’) addressing various aspects of the foreign tax credit (FTC) regime. Please Register for the Tax Readiness webcast on January 19 to learn more about the impacts of the 2021 Final Regulations.

Puerto Rico's tax landscape and investing nuances (State and local tax perspective)

November 19, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MB

The interest of investments in Puerto Rico has increased dramatically over the last few years. When looking to do business, it is important to understand the differences, like the filing requirements and the tax liabilities, of its separate tax regime. PwC professionals from the State and Local Tax practice explore Puerto Rico's unique laws and regulations and the implications for the asset and wealth management industry. Presenters: Jennifer Rada, State and Local Tax Partner, PwC US John...

Revised Build Back Better bill - key business and individual tax provisions (in summary)

November 03, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MB

This summary of PwC's Tax Insight provides an analysis of key business and individual provisions proposed as part of the revised Build Back Better bill. A chart summarizing effective dates in the bill is set forth at the conclusion of the full Insight. Contacts: Pat Brown - Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US Rohit Kumar - Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US

Power & Utilities Surge: Excess Deferred Taxes and Utilities

October 08, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this podcast, Sal Montalbano, PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, goes over the latest tax reform guidance on excess deferred taxes and how that could affect utilities. Speaker: Sal Montalbano, US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, PwC US

The state impact of the BBA partnership audit rules (State and local tax perspective)

October 07, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MB

The 2015 Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) formed the federal partnership audit provision to replace and simplify the 1982 TEFRA Act of 1982 partnership audit rules. In this episode, PwC professionals from the State and Local Tax practice discuss the effects on, and reactions from, states on these updated federal provisions. Presenters: Brittany Stanford - State and Local Tax Director, PwC US Adam Shoemaker - State and Local Tax Director, PwC US Brad West - State and Local Tax Principal, PwC US

The strategic value of tax technologies (State and local perspective)

September 30, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

Due to challenges such as inconsistent formats and manual manipulation of data from different sources, Tax functions spend over 50% of their time gathering and managing tax data. In this episode, PwC professionals from the State and Local Tax practice sit down to explain how technologies can be used as a strategic asset, allowing Tax functions to use much of their time working on value-added activities. Speakers: James Pattison  State and Local Tax Senior Manager, PwC US Stephen Mahadeo ,...

Tax Readiness: Are uniform corporate tax rules finally on the horizon?

September 16, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

The historic negotiations taking place this year at the OECD, G-7 and G-20 will be critical to the future of international tax reform. In this excerpt of PwC’s Tax Readiness webcast on uniform corporate tax rules, the panelists provide an update on the recent OECD and G-20 negotiations and help those in Tax, Treasury, Operations and the C-Suite navigate this complicated landscape. Speakers: Ken Kuykendall – US Tax Leader & Tax Consulting Platform Leader, PwC US Pam Olson - Consultant, Ta...

Policy on Demand: Week in Review with Pam Olson: 08/27/2021

August 26, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Pam Olson shares two major takeaways from this week, including the House passage of a budget. She also answers the question that he received most this week: What will the role of the moderate Democrats be in tax and spending legislation?  Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. In this episode: Pam Olson, Consultant, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Policy on Demand: Week in Review with Mark Prater: 08/20/2021

August 20, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MB

Mark Prater shares why all eyes should be on House leadership next week as members return from recess to consider the budget resolution. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What are the next steps for the reconciliation bill?  Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker: Mark Prater, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Policy on Demand: Week in Review with Mark Prater

August 20, 2021 13:00 - 2.45 MB

Mark Prater shares why all eyes should be on House leadership next week as members return from recess to consider the budget resolution. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What are the next steps for the reconciliation bill?  Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker: Mark Prater, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Policy on Demand: Drew Lyon on navigating the economy

August 17, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MB

How are companies focusing on the economy? In a conversation with Drew Lyon, we discuss the impact of certain factors on the economy, possible impact of the infrastructure package, and the future of inflation. Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. In this episode: Drew Lyon, Principal and National Economics and Statistics Leader at PwC

Policy on Demand: Increased scrutiny ahead of inbound deals

August 16, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

The US Treasury is expected to increase its examination of inbound deals that may be a risk to national security. Craig Stronberg discusses the latest developments that businesses should care about and what they should expect.  Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speakers: Craig Stronberg, PwC’s Intelligence’s leader for Business Acumen, PwC US Sindhu Blume, Host, Policy on Demand, PwC US

Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 08/13/2021

August 13, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MB

Todd Metcalf discusses the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the early return of the House to consider the Senate-passed budget plan. He also answers the question that he received most this week: How much of the $3.5 trillion Senate-passed budget plan will ultimately survive the process?  Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. In this episode: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Policy on Demand: Infrastructure's move forward and questions from companies

August 10, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB

Janice Mays shares her insights on the infrastructure legislation as well as timing for passage and the pivot to the budget resolution. She also discusses the questions that companies are asking and who is focused on this legislation.  Learn more at  https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Janice Mays, Managing Director, Washington National Tax Services

Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Andrew Prior: 08/06/2021

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MB

Andrew Prior discusses the Senate’s consideration of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and budget resolution. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What is the timing and outlook for Congressional action on corporate and individual tax increases? Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Andrew Prior, Managing Director, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

Policy on Demand: Governance is not built for the digital age

August 05, 2021 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

Craig Stronberg joins to discuss changing views on global governance issues and how they impact the business community. He shares guidelines that businesses should consider as well as what to focus on going forward. Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speakers: Craig Stronberg, PwC’s Intelligence’s Leader for Business Acumen, PwC US Scott McCandless, Partner, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Scott McCandless: 07/30/2021

July 30, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

Scott McCandless shares this week’s biggest takeaway, the advancement of a bipartisan infrastructure deal, and where companies should focus their attention in the coming weeks. He also answers the question that he received most this week: When will the reconciliation process get underway? Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Scott McCandless, Partner, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Key state tax legislation and trends - What you need to know to navigate change

July 26, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

On this podcast we focus on key state legislation impacting corporate, passthrough entity, individual, and indirect taxes. Speakers highlight trends, what’s driving legislation, the potential impact and what companies should look out for and be thinking about to stay ahead of the changes. Speakers: Jennifer Jensen – Partner, State Local Tax, PwC US Ben Luedeke – Partner, State and Local Tax, PwC US Sarah Massimino – Partner, State and Local Tax, PwC US John Flock – Partner, State and Lo...

Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Rohit Kumar: 07/23/2021

July 23, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MB

Rohit Kumar shares his insights on the failed infrastructure vote in the Senate. He also answers the questions that he received most this week: When will the budget resolution pass and what will it tell us? Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker:  Rohit Kumar, PwC’s Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader

Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Pat Brown: 07/16/2021

July 16, 2021 02:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB

Pat Brown shares his insights on bipartisan infrastructure negotiations, Democratic discussions around the budget, and actions around the OECD project. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Does the statement of principles around Pillars 1 and 2 mean that the OECD project is done? Speaker: Pat Brown, Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US

Tax Readiness: Preparing for Deals in a Changing Environment

July 13, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

PwC professionals from our Tax and Deals practices for a timely discussion of the many factors impacting the current deals environment including the prevalence of ESG, the use of SPACs, and anticipated tax changes. The replay of the Tax Readiness: Preparing for Deals in a Changing Environment webcast is available here. Speakers: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader  Craig Gerson, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions  Thomas Rees, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions  Carrie Parker, P...