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IBFD Appoints Three New Members to Board of Trustees
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished experts to its Board of Trustees (BOT), strengthening its position as the 'Home of
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Aibidia and IBFD Launch TP Aurora: A Groundbreaking AI Transfer Pricing Research Assistant
Aibidia, a leader in digital transfer pricing (TP) software, has teamed up with the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), a globally respected authority in tax research and data, to launch TP
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World Tax Journal included in Clarivate’s Web of Science™
We are pleased to announce that the World Tax Journal (WTJ) has been accepted for inclusion in the Web of Science™, the world’s most trusted and authoritative citation database. This milestone reflects the
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US and China Agree to Temporary 90-Day Tariff Reduction, Slash Rates by Over 100%
On 12 May 2025, the United States and China agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs, easing bilateral trade tensions during a 90-day period. In a Joint Statement, both countries outlined the terms of the agreement
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President Trump Announces US-UK Agreement as First Step in Renewed Trade Agenda
The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to significant tariff concessions under the two countries' Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), including a 10% preferential tariff on up to 100,000 UK vehicle
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Base Erosion and Profit Shifting - BEPS
What Is Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)? Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) refers to tax planning strategies that exploit gaps and inconsistencies in tax rules to: Artificially shift profits to
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US Escalates Trade Measures with 245% Tariff on Chinese Imports Amidst New National Security Push on Critical Minerals
In a 15 April 2025 Fact Sheet, the United States government announced that the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports have risen to 245%. The Fact Sheet explicitly states that "China now faces up to a 245% tariff
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Canada Strikes Back As US Tariffs on Foreign Autos Take Effect, Imposes 25% Duties on US Vehicles and Parts
Canada will impose its own 25% tariffs on certain US vehicles and auto parts in response to a 25% duty on foreign automobiles that came into effect on 3 April 2025 (see United States to Impose 25% Tariff on
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Trump Administration Rolls Out Sweeping 10% General Tariff on All Imports, Reciprocal Elevated Duties Targeting EU, 53 Other Countries
Effective 5 April 2025, the United States will impose a general 10% ad valorem tariff on all imports, subject to limited exceptions for national security-sensitive goods and other specified exclusions. In
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A Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions refer to business transactions in which businesses are combined. Mergers occur when two or more companies join to form a single new legal entity
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Celebrating the Women of IBFD
Our "Celebrating the Women of IBFD" series highlights the inspiring stories of the remarkable women who help shape our organization. Through these interviews, we recognize their achievements, unique experiences
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Court Filing Alleges Unlawful Access to Taxpayer Data by US DOGE Service
The Center for Taxpayer Rights (CTR) and several other plaintiffs have filed a complaint against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and US Department of the Treasury, among others, alleging unlawful access to
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Treasury and IRS Finalize Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Regulations
The Department of Treasury and the IRS have finalized regulations implementing the credit for the production of clean hydrogen and certain provisions pertaining to the energy credit under the Inflation
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DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Lift Block on CTA After Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Was Halted
The US Department of Justice has filed a petition with the US Supreme Court, asking the court to overturn an injunction that currently blocks the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), or to limit
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FinCEN Extends Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Deadlines
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of Treasury has extended beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting deadlines to provide businesses adequate time to meet their
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The History of Taxes in the United States: A Timeline
Taxes are a fundamental part of any government's operations, used primarily to raise revenue and finance public services. The intricate history of taxes in the United States sheds light on significant political
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