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Welcome to the IBFD Knowledge Hub. Here, you have free access to a selection of tax articles written by the IBFD Knowledge Centre - our department of tax experts. In these articles, we cover current tax topics - tapping into tax trends and global conversation.

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Tax Insights
Natural Resources

What You Need to Know About the Hydrogen Tax Credit

The hydrogen production tax credit, established under the Inflation Reduction Act ( PL 117-169), represents a significant step toward reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting the shift towards
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Tax Insights
Indirect taxation, VAT/GST

A Guide to Understanding Indirect and Direct Taxes

Difference between direct and indirect tax John Stuart Mill gave the following definition: “A direct tax is one which is demanded from the very persons who it is intended or desired should pay it. Indirect
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Tax Insights
Digital Economy

A Beginner's Guide to Cryptocurrency Tax

How is crypto taxed and do you pay taxes on Bitcoin? Yes, you absolutely do pay taxes on Bitcoin and other digital assets. For federal income tax purposes, the IRS treats crypto as a capital asset, not currency
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Tax News

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Previously Taxed Earnings and Profits

The IRS has issued proposed regulations on corporate treatment of previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP) from foreign corporations and related basis adjustments, consequently preventing double taxation of
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Tax Insights

Optimizing Tax Efficiency: Ins and Outs of Foreign Tax Credits

Foreign Tax Credits reduce International Double Taxation The United States taxes its citizens, residents, and domestic corporations on their worldwide income. The U.S. relieves international double taxation by
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Tax Insights
VAT/GST

VAT Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Value Added Tax for Suppliers of Goods & Services

Value Added Tax vs Goods and Services Tax Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods & Services Tax (GST) are both consumption taxes applied at various stages of production and distribution. These taxes are calculated
7 minutes
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Tax Insights
Permanent Establishments

The ABCs of Permanent Establishments: What You Need to Know

Background: Why Do Permanent Establishments Matter? Under US tax law, foreign corporations and non-resident individuals engaged in US trade or business are typically subject to US tax on income effectively
7 minutes
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Tax Insights
Corporate Taxation

How the New 1% Tax on Stock Buybacks Will Affect Businesses

Stock Buybacks: The What and the Why When a company purchases shares of its own stock from the open market, it is referred to as a stock buyback or repurchase (often used interchangeably). The goal of a stock
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Tax Insights
Transfer Pricing

What is Transfer Pricing and Why Does it Matter?

Transfer pricing refers to the price charged for transferring goods, services, and intangibles between related companies located in different taxing jurisdictions, such as a parent company and its subsidiaries
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Tax Insights
Transfer Pricing

Navigating Transfer Pricing and its Impact across US States: A Simplified Guide

In the world of taxation, transfer pricing plays a crucial role preventing profit shifting by a multinational corporation's, ensuring fairness, and preventing companies from creating unfair tax advantages
5 minutes