Tax Readiness
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Policy on Demand: Demystifying SHIELD
July 09, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBKen Kuykendall, PwC's US Tax Leader and Tax Consulting Platform Leader, speaks with Nita Asher and Pat Brown about the SHIELD proposal, what companies should be considering, and how companies can start planning now. Nita is a principal in PwC's International Tax Services practice, and Pat Brown is PwC's Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader. Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speakers: Ken Kuykendall, Tax Managing Partner, PwC US Nita Asher, Principal, Int...
Policy on Demand: Prospects for global minimum tax
July 02, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBKen Kuykendall and Will Morris dive into the details of the agreement on Pillar 1 and 2 solutions to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy: where the agreement is, where it is headed, and what companies can do to prepare. Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speakers: Ken Kuykendall, Tax Managing Partner, PwC US William Morris, Deputy Leader, Global Tax Policy & Administration Network, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Janice Mays: 07/02/2021
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.72 MBJanice Mays shares her insights on infrastructure and the OECD discussions as well as what to watch for in the near term. She also answers the question that she received most this week: Will a bipartisan infrastructure bill squash the chances for tax increases this year? Learn more at PwC.com - https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker: Janice Mays, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 06/25/2021
June 25, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBTodd Metcalf shares his takeaways from this week, most notably that the White House seems to have finally secured a bipartisan infrastructure deal. He also answers the questions that he received most this week: Is anything really going to happen and, if so, how bad will it be? Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speakers: Todd Metcalf, Principal, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
Power & Utilities Surge: Clean energy proposals
June 24, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano, PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, and Scott McCandless, PwC US Principal, Tax Policy Services go over the numerous clean energy proposals introduced, notably the Green Act and the Wyden Clean Energy Act. And how these proposals will impact the Power & Utilities industry and the deal market.
Tax Readiness: The intersection of ESG and Tax
June 22, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility has come into focus for US companies in the last few years. Company accountability to non-shareholder stakeholders is resulting in a growing spotlight on a diverse range of financial and non-financial issues -- transparency and reporting, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and climate change, to name just a few. More recently, the deals environment, increased focus on tax sustainability and governance, and evolving policy landsc...
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Will Morris: 06/18/2021
June 17, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBWill Morris explains why companies should be focused on the upcoming Inclusive Framework and G20 meetings. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Does the G7 agreement mean that this deal is final? Learn more at www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker: William Morris, Deputy Leader, Global Tax Policy & Administration Network, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Concept Series: SHIELD
June 15, 2021 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MBIn this Concept Series episode, Nita Asher covers all things SHIELD: what does it stand for, what is its purpose, how does it work, how did the business community react, and what does its future look like? Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker: Nita Asher, Principal, International Tax Services, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Chairman Camp: 06/11/2021
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MBChairman Camp shares his insights on the infrastructure discussions and the importance of engaging now. He also answers the questions that he received most regarding the Green Book. Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Dave Camp, Senior Policy Advisor – WNTS Tax Policy Services, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Concept Series: BEAT
June 09, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBIn this Concept Series episode, Pat Brown covers all things BEAT: what it stands for, what is its purpose, how it works, how the business community reacted, and what its future looks like? Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Pat Brown, Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Pam Olson: 06/04/2021
June 04, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MBPam Olson shares her takeaways on the Green Book and explains why companies should focus on Congress when it returns from recess. She also answers the question that she was asked most this week: Is Congress likely to enact the Biden Administration's proposals into law? Learn more at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Pam Olson, Consultant, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
Policy on Demand: Pat Brown on administration's tax proposals
June 02, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBPat Brown shares his insights on the FY22 budget and the accompanying Green Book as well as what to expect next. Learn more at www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Pat Brown, Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Chip Harter: 05/27/2021
May 27, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBChip Harter shares his insights on the proposed 15% global minimum tax and awaits the release of Treasury’s Green Book for details on the Biden Administration's tax proposals. He also answers the question that he was asked most this week: How much higher could the GILTI rate be compared to the global minimum rate? Learn more at www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand Speaker: Chip Harter, Senior Policy Advisor in PwC's Washington National Tax Services Practice, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Concept Series: Treasury Green Book
May 25, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBOn this episode, Janice Mays explains the purpose of Treasury's Green Book, how it is used, and what companies should be focused on. Speaker: Janice Mays, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
How to comply with the new final stewardship regulations
May 24, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThe December 2020 final foreign tax credit regulations introduced a stock-based asset apportionment methodology for all taxpayers. But given the timing of these final regulations, many taxpayers were forced to estimate their stewardship for provision purposes using the asset apportionment methodology used for interest expense. Since many taxpayers are past provision season, now is the time to consider how, under the new regulations, you can lower stewardship expenses, which may in turn impro...
Policy on Demand's Concept Series: GILTI
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.19 MBIn this Concept Series episode, Pat Brown covers all things GILTI: what does it stand for, what is its purpose, how does it work, and what does its future look like? Speaker: Pat Brown, Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Mark Prater: 05/21/2021
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MBMark Prater shares why it is important to keep an eye on the bipartisan infrastructure discussions and what the key players are saying. He also answers the question that he was asked most this week: How real are the negotiations between the White House and Senate moderates? Speakers: Mark Prater, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
Talking tax with Industrial Products: Insights on the Biden Administration’s tax policy agenda
May 19, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBScott McCandless and Janice Mays, senior members of PwC’s Tax Policy Services team, join John Livingstone, PwC’s Global Industrial Products Tax Leader, to discuss the potential implications of the Biden Administration’s tax policy agenda to industrial manufacturers. This podcast covers President Biden’s current tax proposals, how Congress might proceed around TCJA provisions scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2022, tax proposals related to advancing clean energy initiatives, and in...
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Janice Mays: 05/14/2021
May 14, 2021 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBJanice Mays shares her takeaways from this week, including that the FY22 budget will be released the last week in May. She also answers the question that she was asked most this week: Is it worth meeting with Democrats in Congress even if there is no existing relationship? Hint: the answer is yes. Learn more about PwC's Policy on Demand at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speaker: Janice Mays, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
Tax Readiness: International tax planning post-election
May 11, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode we discuss that multinationals should expect significant changes in the tax environment from both US and non-US governments and organizations like the EU and the OECD. Additionally, a likely increase in the corporate tax rate would have major impacts on the GILTI and FDII rates and calculations. This, combined with global tax measures mean that multinationals must consider their global tax structure. These next six months are crucial for data-driven analysis and planning in o...
Policy on Demand's Week in Review with Scott McCandless: 05/07/2021
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MBWe are entering a quiet period on the Hill following the release of several proposals and Scott McCandless shares why now is the time for companies to act. He also notes what the business community is most concerned about... timing. Learn more about PwC's Policy on Demand at https://www.pwc.com/us/policyondemand. Speakers Scott McCandless, Principal, Tax Policy Services, PwC US
State and Local Tax implications of a remote workforce
May 03, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThis episode highlights the state tax implications and opportunities created by employees no longer working from a company office, including potential corporate tax impact, payroll and employment tax issues, credit and incentives, and other HR issues. The replay of the Tax Readiness: State and Local Tax implications of a remote workforce webcast is available here. Featuring: Peter Michalowski – PwC’s State and Local Tax National Practice Leader Barbara Coulter – Partner, State & Local T...
Talking tax with Industrial Products: Insights from PwC's Manufacturing COO Survey
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAnil Khurana, PwC’s Global Industrial Manufacturing & Automotive Leader, and Alex Voloshko, PwC’s Value Chain Transformation Leader, join John Livingstone, PwC’s Global Industrial Products Tax Leader, to discuss insights from PwC’s recent Global Manufacturing Survey of almost 600 Chief Operating Officers and the related implications for tax executives. Featuring: Anil Khurana – PwC’s Global Industrial Manufacturing & Automotive Leader Alex Voloshko – PwC’s Value Chain Transformation Leade...
Tax Readiness: Key Takeaways from PwC's 2021 Global Manufacturing Survey
March 29, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBPwC’s Manufacturing COO Pulse Survey results highlight the competitive threats and strategic priorities for the future of manufacturing. The survey was completed by 585 COOs across eight manufacturing industries and five major world markets. This podcast, recorded on February 24, 2021, will align certain survey results to the value chain with a tax lens. Among other topics, we will discuss demand chains, supply chains, procurement, IP considerations, BEPS and digital services taxes, and tran...
Settlements and judgements - Review of Section 162(f)/6050X final regulations
March 25, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThis podcast covers the newly released final regulations on the deduction disallowance for fines and penalties and related information reporting, opportunities for tax savings by using the Section 1341 mitigation provisions, and how the terms of settlements and judgments can affect tax liability. The replay of the Tax Readiness: Settlements and judgements - Review of Section 162(f)/6050X final regulations webcast is available here. Featuring: George Manousos – Partner, WNTS Federal Tax Se...
Tax Readiness: Embracing the future of mobility
March 03, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBFor many global mobility professionals, 2020 was one of the most difficult and busiest years yet. COVID-19 brought significant changes in the way we work, with workplace flexibility and remote work arrangements. Looking forward, organizations are focused on the future and considering what role remote work will play in long term mobility plans. During this podcast you will hear how policy and processes are developing to support remote working arrangements and review how organizations have em...
Tax Readiness: Issues under the Section 451 Final Regulations
March 01, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this podcast we discuss significant issues arising under the recently published Section 451 final regulations dealing with recognizing income under the all-events test and the advance payment deferral method. The replay of the Tax Readiness: Issues under the Section 451 Final Regulations webcast is available here. Speakers: Topher Call Adam Hales George Manousos Christine Turgeon
2021 Tax Policy Outlook: The Changing Horizon
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBFrom the White House to the halls of Congress, the policy priorities on the horizon of 2021 are hanging in the balance. What do a global pandemic, economic challenges, and political divisions mean for tax legislation? In this podcast we discuss the potential impacts and our 2021 Tax Policy Outlook: The Changing Horizon. Download this year's publication here. Contacts: Kathryn Kaminsky Rohit Kumar Pam Olson Janice Mays Scott McCandless Karl Russo
Power & Utilities Surge - Renewables Extension and Deals
January 22, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano, PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, and Jeremy Fago, PwC US Power & Utilities Deals Leader go over the renewable tax credit extensions that just came out at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 and what we expect to see from a deal standpoint in the power and utility space this next year.
State tax implications from November elections
January 21, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBAn overview of state tax implications in the asset and wealth management industry following the November 2020 election cycle. Speakers: Caragh Deluca, Partner, PwC US Jenni Rada, Partner, PwC US Theresa Thompson, Partner, PwC US
Tax Readiness: New tax legislation and what it means
January 08, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBPresident Trump signed into law a $2.4 trillion bipartisan legislative package on December 27 that includes government funding, COVID-19 economic relief, and the extension of certain tax provisions. Businesses will want to focus on key provisions that could affect their operations and the US economy in 2021. This podcast was recorded on January 7, 2021 as a timely update on the new tax legislation, what it means for your company, and how you can be prepared. Contacts: Kathryn Kaminsky - Vi...
Tax Readiness: Q4 financial reporting considerations
December 09, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this podcast, our panel of Tax Accounting Services (TAS) specialists take a deep dive into relevant tax accounting matters and recent tax developments from Q4 2020. Speakers: Rick Levin, US Tax Accounting Market Leader, PwC US Damien Boudreau, Partner, Tax Accounting, PwC US Jennifer Spang, Partner, National Tax Accounting Leader, PwC US Jennifer Schiellack, Director, Tax Accounting, PwC US
Power & Utilities Surge - Election results and what it means for the industry
December 07, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano, PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, and Scott McCandless (PwC Principal, Washington National Tax Services) have a debrief on the election, and discuss prospects with a new administration. Outlined below are different topics covered to discuss what this means for the Power & Utilities industry.
Election 2020: How tax leaders are navigating uncertainty
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, PwC professionals discuss why the uncertain tax landscape is top-of-mind for C-suite and Tax executives. Topics covered include the potential implications of the 2020 elections, global initiatives such as BEPS 2.0, pandemic-related business disruption, and other changes on the horizon. Our panelists explore the current environment and provide insights on how Tax can bolster its ability to respond to continued disruption. Speakers: Pat Brown, Washington National Tax Service...
Talking tax with Industrial Products: OECD’s project on tax and the digitalizing economy
November 18, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBThe OECD's ongoing work on taxation and the digitalizing economy is an important issue for industrial manufacturers. Here's the latest from John Livingstone, PwC's Industrial Products Tax Leader and Will Morris, PwC's Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader on what companies in the sector are focusing on.
Power & Utilities Surge - Final Bonus Depreciation Regs
November 12, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano, PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, covers the final bonus depreciation regulations and issues that are specifically impacting the industry.
Key highlights of the 2020 final and proposed foreign tax credit regulations
November 05, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this podcast, PwC professionals hold a detailed discussion on the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) regulations. The Final Regulations finalize, among other provisions, the previously proposed FTC regulations and clarify several aspects of the new FTC regime, including the allocation and apportionment of certain deductions and creditable foreign taxes. Additionally, the Proposed Regulations modify and re-propose provisions of the 2019 Proposed Regulations regarding the allocation of foreign income...
Talking tax with Industrial Products: Impact of 2020 Election on Manufacturers
October 26, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, John Livingstone, PwC's Industrial Products Tax Leader, discusses with Scott McCandless and Janice Mays, senior members of PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice, the potential business implications of the 2020 election on industrial products companies.
Q3 financial reporting considerations
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this podcast, PwC Tax Accounting Services (TAS) specialists will take a deep dive into relevant tax accounting matters and recent tax developments. Featuring: Damien Boudreau, Partner, Tax Accounting Services Rick Levin, Partner, Tax Accounting Services Leader Demetrios Psarofagis, Director, Tax Accounting Services Jennifer Spang, Partner, National Tax Accounting Leader To follow along with the examples mentioned during the podcast, download the webcast slides here. The replay of the...
San Francisco Tax Basics for the SALT Asset and Wealth Management Industry
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBIn this episode, we provide a background on San Francisco Annual Business taxes and discuss the Payroll Expense, Gross Receipts and Commercial Rents taxes in addition to the Homelessness Gross Receipts surcharge. Speakers include: Theresa Thompson, Partner Eran Liron, Partner
Are you subject to EU mandatory reporting (DAC6)?
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this podcast, PwC professionals hold a detailed discussion on the EU Mandatory Disclosure Requirements (DAC6). Our team will cover an overview of DAC6, timing and the impact of COVID-19, reporting requirements, and more. Featuring: Astrid Bauer, EMEA and Global Tax & Legal Regulatory Leader Christopher Kong, Asia Pacific Americas Tax & Global Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader Justin Femmer, Tax Reporting & Strategy - Data Automation Co-Leader Maarten Maaskant, International Tax De...
Power & Utilities Surge - Excess deferred taxes
September 24, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano, PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, covers excess deferred taxes and some of the new guidance that has been issued. He specifically covers revenue procedure 2020-39 that was recently released and touches on private letter ruling 202033002 which deals with cost of removal and how that works its way in excess deferred taxes.
State Legislative Responses and Outlook
September 22, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this podcast, PwC professionals hold a detailed discussion on state and local tax outlooks. Topics include: the impact of COVID-19 on state budgets, federal relief legislation, state income tax impact and outlook as well as state indirect tax impact and outlook. Featuring: Meredith Alexander, Partner, State & Local Tax Services Jennifer Jensen, Partner, State & Local Tax Services Sarah Massimino, Partner, State & Local Tax Services Mark Prater, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services...
Tax Readiness: Long awaited carried interest regulations
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this podcast, PwC professionals hold a detailed discussion on the long awaited proposed regulations under Section 1061. The proposed regulations define key terms, describe the method for calculating the amounts subject to Section 1061, provide rules for applying Section 1061 through tiers of passthrough entities, detail the application of the exceptions to Section 1061, provide reporting rules, and describe rules for transfers to related parties. Featuring: Adam Feuerstein, National Re...
Power & Utilities Surge - Section 163(j), Final and Proposed regulations released
September 10, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano (PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader), and George Manousos (PwC Partner, Federal Tax Services), cover the final and proposed regulations released in respect to the 163(j) *This content is for general information purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisors.
Significant changes in the Section 163(j) - Part I
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this podcast, PwC professionals hold a detailed discussion of the background and highlights from the final and proposed Section 163(j) regulations. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Rebecca Lee, Principal, International Tax Services Craig Gerson, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions practice Nita Asher, Principle, International Tax Services Bob Ritter, Principal, Transfer Pricing Services The replay of the Tax Readiness: Significant changes in the Section 163(j...
Significant changes in the Section 163(j) - Part II
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this podcast, PwC professionals discuss the highlights, considerations, and key takeaways from the final and proposed Section 163(j) regulations. Featuring: Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market Leader Rebecca Lee, Principal, International Tax Services Craig Gerson, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions practice Nita Asher, Principle, International Tax Services Bob Ritter, Principal, Transfer Pricing Services The replay of the Tax Readiness: Significant changes in the Section 163(j) ...
Power & Utilities Surge - Legislative update and potential Biden proposals impacts
August 13, 2020 13:00 - 19.2 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano (PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader), and Scott McCandless (PwC Principal, Washington National Tax Services), discuss tax proposals that if a future president Biden were to take office may have and the impacts those tax proposals would have on the power & utilities sector.
Power & Utilities Surge - Legislative update and impacts from potential tax rate increases
August 13, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this podcast, Sal Montalbano (PwC US Power & Utilities Tax Leader), and Scott McCandless (PwC Principal, Washington National Tax Services), discuss tax proposals under new legislative efforts that will take place in the fall and the impacts those tax proposals would have on the power & utilities sector. A corporate tax rate increase hasn't happened in decades and the analysis will be different than what was done for the TCJA rate decrease. The accounting for the tax rate increase is com...
The High Tax Exception - GILTI and Subpart F
August 12, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this podcast, Elizabeth Nelson (Partner, PwC International Tax Services), Marty Hunter (Partner, PwC International Tax Services), Nita Asher (Principle, PwC International Tax Services), and Aaron Junge (Partner, PwC International Tax Services) discuss the Final and Proposed Regulations under Section 951A, highlight the effective dates of provisions, and illustrate the rules with examples. You can watch the original webcast as a replay and download the slides here. Contacts: Elizabeth ...