Tap into Tax

Global mobility is evolving in new and different ways. A sophisticated and agile employee mobility strategy is key to attracting and retaining the best talent as well as managing the complex tax, administrative, and strategic needs of your global workforce. On this episode of Tap into Tax, we will explore mobility program strategy, benefits and tax considerations for business travelers, frequent business travelers and commuters – domestically, state-to-state, as well as cross-borders globally.

In this episode:

• Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader, PwC US 
• Eileen Mullaney, Global Mobility Consulting Leader, PwC US

In this episode, we are joined by Eileen Mullaney, PwC’s Global Mobility Consulting Leader, and Dom Megna, PwC’s US Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader, to discuss executive and Tax Leader Insights from our PwC US Pulse Survey, or as we will refer to it throughout this podcast, the “Pulse Survey,” which is tracking where business is headed and what peer companies are doing. We will cover the current hot topics in tax and the perspectives of business leaders on the future of work and related strategies.

In this episode:

• Eileen Mullaney, Global Mobility Consulting Leader, PwC US
• Dom Megna, US Tax Reporting and Strategy Leader PwC US

This episode with Scott McCandless (US) will explore the relationship between climate change and tax. We will discuss carbon related tax proposals both in the US and abroad, and how they differ from traditional means of taxation and other carbon pricing systems. Companies will have a better understanding of the issues they need to consider as these initiatives continue to move forward.

In this episode:

• Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader, PwC US
• Scott McCandless, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

Tax functions are facing a shifting landscape and balancing ongoing cost pressures that challenge their status quo and raise new questions on how to operate more efficiently and effectively. On this episode of Tap into Tax, we will discuss how managed services can be not only an effective cost lever that Tax executives can pull, but a highly strategic one.

In this episode:

• Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market leader
• Margie Dhunjishah, Consulting solutions leader
• Doug Thomas, Insourced Solutions for Tax leader

Rohit Kumar and Janice Mays - who share over 50 collective years of experience on Capitol Hill in senior tax policy positions -  join the podcast to share their insights on how what is happening in Congress and on the international stage intersects with the future of tax policy. The panel will discuss what challenges remain on the US and international policymaking fronts, how those interrelate, and how businesses can prepare for expected changes, both on and under the radar.

Speakers:

• Julie Allen, National Tax Services and Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Leader, PwC US 
• Rohit Kumar, Washington National Tax Services Co-Leader, PwC US 
• Janice Mays,  Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

In this episode of Tap into Tax, Julie Allen and Margie Dhunjishah interview David Swenson, a partner in PwC’s National Tax Services and former global Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Leader about the controversy environment, focusing on current audit activity, the tactics and approaches taken by tax authorities during audits, and the key drivers for increased audit activity. The trio also discuss steps companies can take to avoid potential controversy, the dispute resolution mechanisms available, as well as how governments reach agreement in an environment of increased pressure to offset deficits resulting from the pandemic. 

Speakers:

• Julie Allen,  National Tax Services Market leader, PwC US
• Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader, PwC US 
• David Swenson, Global Network Leader, Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution, PwC US

In this episode of Tap into Tax, Julie Allen and Margie Dhunjishah interview David Lewis, a Managing Director in PwC’s Tax Policy Services group and a former longtime pharma company tax executive, about the new challenges facing supply chains in 2021. David discusses how companies should be preparing for any upcoming executive and legislative actions that may impact long term investment decisions and global footprint strategy. Finally, the panel will address the potential effects of these policies on competition, in both the US and abroad.

Speakers:

• Julie Allen,  National Tax Services Market leader, PwC US
• Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader, PwC US 
• David Lewis, Managing Director, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

In this episode of Tap into Tax, Eileen Mullaney, Amanda McIntyre, and Andrew Jensen will talk about remote work trends and the importance of cross-functional collaboration with the Tax function to avoid risk and financial surprises later.

• Margie Dhunjishah, Tax Reporting & Strategy leader, PwC US
• Eileen Mullaney, Principal, Global Mobility Consulting Leader, PwC US
• Amanda McIntyre, Principal, Global Mobility, PwC US
• Andrew Jensen, Partner, International Tax Services, PwC US

With all the White House and Senate-initiated tax proposals rapidly emerging in these last few weeks, trying to keep up can feel like catching a runaway train. On this episode of Tap into Tax, former longtime Capitol Hill advisor Todd Metcalf will slow things down and bring everything into focus for companies that are prioritizing their 2021 agendas. The podcast will compare the tax proposals under President Biden’s infrastructure spending plan with Senator Ron Wyden's recently released international tax framework. As former Chief Tax Counsel to Senator Wyden, Todd will give his insights on where bipartisanship may be possible and what areas will pose the biggest challenges. Finally, Margie, Julie and Todd will discuss how companies can fit these pieces into the larger puzzle of ESG, future of work and operating models.

Speakers:
Todd Metcalf

In this episode of Tap into Tax, Randy Friedman explains why now is the time to rethink your R&D credit approach and provides some practical steps on how to get started

Speakers: 

• Julie Allen
• Margie Dhunjishah
• Randy Friedman