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Explore the IBFD Library and Information Centre
Discover how the IBFD Library and Information Centre offers a wealth of tax knowledge and resources to US visitors, enabling you to enhance your tax research and stay updated with the ever-changing global tax landscape.
Welcome to the world’s leading resource facility in the field of international and comparative taxation
Our extensive collection covers almost every country in the world, comprising thousands of books, subscriptions to the most important international tax journals, as well as national tax resources ranging from generic to specialized materials. We also offer you a diverse array of online resources and documents.
Access Our Global Tax Resources
The IBFD Library and Information Centre houses a vast collection of tax resources from around the globe. Our selection of primary and secondary sources include extensive tax book collections, journals, reports, treaties, and case law from over 150 jurisdictions, enabling researchers to explore various tax systems, regulations, and policies worldwide. Whether you’re interested in comparative tax law, tax rates, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, or any other area of international taxation, our tax law library serves as an invaluable repository of up-to-date, authoritative tax knowledge.
Use Our Online Research Tools
In addition to our physical library, which is at our headquarters in Amsterdam, our digital Library portal offers an array of online research tools that can be consulted from anywhere in the United States. Our extensive tax library covers a wide variety of digital tax resources, including e-books and e-journals, journal articles, tax reference materials, databases, and websites. Information on our resources is freely available to all.
Many of these resources can be found and accessed through the core library collection, but also in discovery services such as Articles+ and OpenAccess+, which provide access beyond our core collection. These tools equip researchers with insight to conduct comprehensive searches, analyze complex tax issues, and stay informed about the latest developments in the global tax arena. Gain admission to countless resources through our library portal for tax.
Discover which resource access you are entitled to.
Our Library Resources Include:
More than 140 tax databases, including: the IBFD Tax Research Platform, Bloomberg Tax, Lexis Library, Kluwer International Tax Laws, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint and many more.
More than 3,000 e-journal and e-book collections, including: Cambridge University Press, EBSCOhost, Torrossa, ProQuest Ebook Central and others.
More than 500 website resources (organized by country) from governments, tax authorities, courts, universities and international organizations relevant to (international) tax, case law, legislation, federal laws, etc. Some of these websites include Internal Revenue Code (IRC) on revenue rulings and Federal Register of various local federal-related laws and other information.
Get expert support and guidance
At the IBFD Library and Information Centre, we provide personalized support in boosting your research capabilities. Our team of experienced librarians is dedicated to assisting US visitors in their quest for knowledge and expert analysis pertaining to tax. Whether you require insights on utilizing our library and research centre tools effectively, locating specific publications, or understanding complex tax concepts, our experts are specifically trained to assist you
Benefit from networking opportunities
The IBFD Library and Information Centre enables researchers, professionals, and experts in different practice areas of tax to connect and mingle when meeting in the physical library in Amsterdam or during virtual library sessions. Engage in discussions, share insights, find answers and expand your network within our vibrant community of tax enthusiasts.
A world of tax awaits you
As a US visitor, our Library and Information Centre is a valuable resource in helping you elevate your tax knowledge. Whether you are interested in international tax, federal laws, regulatory changes or just want to broaden your network within the global tax community, we can help you out
Gain access to the IBFD Library, whether you choose our online tax library or visit our tax book collection in our physical library in our Amsterdam office. The world of tax expertise awaits you!