Tax Tracks: A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series

By PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada

What's Tax Tracks: A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series about?

This series of audio podcasts shares key tax issues and new or pending developments that affect Canadian companies. Each podcast will share technical information and useful implementation ideas to give listeners practical insight not just information.

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Tax Tracks: A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series episodes:

10.07.2014
Episode 73: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Complying with FATCA reporting: Forms W-8Ben and W-9
In this fifth episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, some FATCA reporting requirements are discussed by Chris Chan. Looking at Forms W-8Ben and W-9, he discusses the distinctions between the two forms, why they need to be completed...
10.07.2014
Episode 72: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Snowbirds and frequent visitors to the US: Are you a tax resident?
In this episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, Ian Macdonald discusses the implications of spending extended periods of time in the US and the tax filing requirements that may result. He outlines the Substantial Presence Test and the...
10.07.2014
Episode 71: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Understanding the US Offshore Voluntary Compliance Programs — Part 2
In this next episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, Chantal Farrell-Carter continues to discuss the offshore voluntary compliance programs, looking at the foreign reporting requirements and related forms that apply under the Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures and the...
10.07.2014
Episode 70: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Understanding the US Offshore Voluntary Compliance Programs — Part 1
In the second episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, Chantal Farrell-Carter looks at two of the options available under the offshore voluntary compliance programs, namely the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (known as OVDP) and the Streamlined Filing Compliance...
10.07.2014
Episode 69: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Are you a US Citizen?
In the first episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Compliance/Disclosure" series, Ife Ashabo sets the stage by looking at the issue of US citizenship, since establishing whether someone is a US citizen can be the first step in determining if...
06.30.2014
Episode 68: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Tax equalization costs
In this final episode of our "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series, Candace Doig outlines the concept of tax equalization.
06.17.2014
Episode 67: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Non-resident director fees
In this episode of our "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series, Nupur Rishi looks at the taxation of non-resident director's fees.
05.06.2014
Episode 66: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Foreign pension plans
Our "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series continues with Brandi Scales discussing foreign pension plans.
04.17.2014
Episode 65: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Deferred compensation arrangements
Our "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series continues with Kin Ngan discussing deferred compensation arrangements.
03.31.2014
Episode 64: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Intercompany equity charge-back agreements
In this episode of our "Top global mobility issues facing tax directors" series, Vasu Krithigaivasan discusses equity charge-back agreements that commonly exist between a Canadian subsidiary and its foreign parent company in order to provide a framework for incentive compensation...
03.12.2014
Episode 63: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Frequent business travellers
In the second episode of our "Top global mobility issues facing tax directors" series, Edmond Kwan discusses the importance of companies being aware of the travel patterns of their mobile employees.
01.21.2014
Episode 62: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series - Cross border employment structures
In the first episode of our "Top global mobility issues facing tax directors" series, Jennifer Sinstead discusses the need for Tax Directors to be engaged in the process of structuring an international work assignment.
07.30.2013
Episode 61: Soft-Moc Federal Court of Canada decision
In this episode we discuss the Soft-Moc case: what led to the dispute, the Federal Court of Canada's decision, and what you can do to help prevent this from happening to your organization.
07.25.2013
Episode 60: Will your foreign-based transfer pricing documentation withstand CRA scrutiny?
In this episode of Tax Tracks, we examine what could happen when a Canadian company’s foreign parent prepares its transfer pricing documentation. To ensure this documentation withstands CRA scrutiny, it should be reviewed to ensure that it meets Canadian standards.
06.18.2013
Episode 59: "What if Series" — Significant tax implications to Canadian residents working for a US employer in Canada
In this episode, we discuss the payroll obligations for US employers with Canadian employees working in Canada and the repercussions for the Canadian.
06.04.2013
Episode 58: “What if” series – Payroll issues for cross-border employees receiving incentive compensation
In this episode of Tax Tracks we discuss the payroll considerations and payment of travel expenses for Canadian residents working in the US for a US employer.
05.21.2013
Episode 57: “What if” series – Payroll issues for cross-border employees receiving incentive compensation
In this episode of Tax Tracks, we explore payroll issues with respect to expatriate’s stock option grants.
05.07.2013
Episode 56: “What If” – Payroll issues with respect to expatriate’s stock option grants
In this episode of Tax Tracks, we explore payroll issues with respect to expatriate’s stock option grants.
04.30.2013
Episode 55: Transfer Pricing Memo 14 - The CRA endorses OECD revisions
In this episode of Tax Tracks, we discuss the November 2012 Transfer Pricing Memo – TPM 14.
02.20.2013
Episode 54: Change in position on allocation of cross-border stock option benefits
In this episode of Tax Tracks Chantal McCalla discusses the recent changes to the allocation of stock option income accepted by the CRA.
12.04.2012
Episode 53: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: Corporate, Regulatory and Governance Issues
In the final episode of our “Frequent Business Traveller” series, Jennifer Sinstead focuses on the Canadian Revenue Agency’s Voluntary Disclosure Program.
11.26.2012
Episode 52: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: Corporate, Regulatory and Governance Issues
In the third episode of our “Frequent Business Traveller” series, Brandi Scales explores the risks companies and individuals face through cross-border travel and what can be done to reduce them.
11.20.2012
Episode 51: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: Employer and Employee Compliance Issues
In the second episode in our “Frequent Business Traveller” series Shabnam Malik provides insight into compliance issues facing non-resident employees & employers.
11.05.2012
Episode 50: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: An Intro
In the first episode of our “Frequent Business Traveller Issues” series, Chris Chan gives an overview of the tax obligations of the employer and employee.
07.03.2012
Episode 49: "What if" - Dealing with "sticky" situations with the CRA - part 2
In this episode of Tax Tracks, we continue our "What if..." podcast subseries with Sharon Gulliver, who discusses further hypothetical situations taxpayers may find themselves in with the CRA.
05.29.2012
Episode 48: Best Practices in Transfer Pricing
In this episode of Tax Tracks, Andy McCrodan talks about important Transfer Pricing practices and the consequences of not having proper controls in place.
05.15.2012
Episode 47: What if: Dealing with “sticky” situations with the CRA
In this episode, Rick Biscaro walks through what to do in a few “sticky” situations taxpayers may encounter when dealing with the CRA.
02.28.2012
Episode 46: Alberta Printed Circuits Transfer Pricing Case
In this episode of PwC’s Tax Tracks podcasts, Elisabeth Finch discusses the Alberta Printed Circuits Transfer Pricing case including background details, how the court decided and why taxpayers should pay attention to it.
02.14.2012
Episode 45: Three-Month Transfer Pricing Letter
In this episode of PwC’s Tax Tracks podcasts, Karyn Issler talks about the Three-Month Transfer Pricing Letter: what kind of documents are required to answer it, what to do once you get it, and who can expect to receive it.
01.31.2012
Episode 44: Surplus Stripping
In this episode, PwC’s Marc Vanasse discusses what surplus stripping is, including some history, if there’s a policy in the Income Tax Act against it, and other sources of information.
01.16.2012
Episode 43: Revisions to the OECD transfer pricing guidelines: Chapters 1-3
In this episode Elisabeth Finch talks about the revisions to the OECD transfer pricing guidelines including why they should pay attention to them, how they might be affected, and how they should respond.
12.20.2011
Episode 42: August Foreign Affiliate Rules
In this episode of Tax Tracks Ken Buttenham discusses the proposed foreign affiliate amendments that were released on August 19, 2011 with particular attention to the introduction of the “upstream loan” rules.
10.21.2011
Episode 41: Jenkins Report
PwC's Vik Sachdev and Tracey Jennings address the recommendations contained in the Jenkins report on how to improve business innovation in Canada.
09.08.2011
Episode 40: Business Restructuring
In this podcast, Marc Levstein discusses global business restructuring: what it means, recent trends, and specific issues that the authorities focus on.
08.23.2011
Episode 39: PST Wind-up
In this podcast, James Capobianco talks about the issues related to winding up PST in Ontario and British Columbia.
07.12.2011
Episode 38: PwC FAIT™
Murray Lee explains how PwC Foreign Asset Investment Trust or FAIT resurrects the income trust structure thought inaccessible since 2006 and public markets can use the structure as a source of capital.
06.29.2011
Episode 37: Owning a U.S. Vacation Property
Learn about the tax implications of owning a U.S. vacation property.
06.15.2011
Episode 36: Interactive Digital Media Tax Credits
In this episode, Darren Speake discusses the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit, its applicability, credit value and how it works with SR&ED claims.
05.13.2011
Episode 35: Getting the most from your Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) efforts
In this episode of Tax Tracks, Shawn Reain discusses how to take best advantage of the SR&ED program.
04.25.2011
Episode 34: Post-HST Health Checks
Audrey Diamant discusses why it’s important for companies to continue to review their HST situation.
04.05.2011
Episode 33: Partnership Information Returns
Liz Johnson explains how changes in CRA’s administrative policy affect the way partnership information returns are filed, when the returns are filed and what happens if you’re late.
03.14.2011
Episode 32: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty Arbitration Process
When Canadian companies have transactions with related parties in the United States, double taxation can be a concern. A key part of the process for resolving disputes in this regard is the Arbitration Process associated with the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty....
02.14.2011
Episode 31: The Evolving World of Tax Risk - A discussion with John Gotts
PwC’s John Gotts discusses different uncertainties that can lead to tax risk for companies and classifies the different levels of tax risk organizations can face.
09.14.2010
Episode 29: Understanding and Benefitting from PwC's Corporate Tax Recovery Process - A Discussion with Dean Landry
Learn about PwC's corporate tax recovery process, direct tax review (DTR), and its benefits to your company.
08.31.2010
Episode 28: Trade Management: Deidre Hayes discusses why and how to manage export controls compliance at your company
Learn about the impact of export control regulations on your company from PwC's Deidre Haye and some of issues that arise from the export control process.
08.17.2010
Episode 27: Outsourcing Tax Compliance Functions and Global Compliance Management: Perspectives from Betty Ann Jarrett
Are you a tax director who needs help managing your global or multi-jurisdictional regulatory tax compliance? Listen to this episode for guidance from one of our senior compliance professionals.
08.04.2010
Episode 26: Iain Morris discusses the tax issues facing non-residents who onsite installation and training services in Canada
Listen to podcast for a better understanding of the tax issues and traps facing non-resident companies that provide construction, installation or training services.
07.15.2010
Episode 25: Wally Conway's broad-ranging insider's view of what businesses and individuals should expect in tax
Wally Conway explores likely developments in corporate, personal and sales tax, and future tax administration and enforcement.
06.29.2010
Episode 24: Alistair Moran Discusses the Elements of Import Compliance at Your Company
Learn how transfer pricing affects the customs value of goods imported into Canada from related foreign parties.
06.15.2010
Episode 23: Trade Management: A Dialogue with Andrew Vanderwal on Getting the Most out of Free Trade Agreements
Andrew Vanderwal, PwC's resident trade and origin management professional, discusses the complexities associated with free trade compliance and origin management.

What's Tax Tracks: A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Tax Tracks: A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series episodes:

Episode 73: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Complying with FATCA reporting: Forms W-8Ben and W-9

Episode 72: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Snowbirds and frequent visitors to the US: Are you a tax resident?

Episode 71: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Understanding the US Offshore Voluntary Compliance Programs — Part 2

Episode 70: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Understanding the US Offshore Voluntary Compliance Programs — Part 1

Episode 69: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Are you a US Citizen?

Episode 68: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Tax equalization costs

Episode 67: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Non-resident director fees

Episode 66: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Foreign pension plans

Episode 65: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Deferred compensation arrangements

Episode 64: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Intercompany equity charge-back agreements

Episode 63: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series – Frequent business travellers

Episode 62: "Top global mobility issues facing Tax Directors" series - Cross border employment structures

Episode 61: Soft-Moc Federal Court of Canada decision

Episode 60: Will your foreign-based transfer pricing documentation withstand CRA scrutiny?

Episode 59: "What if Series" — Significant tax implications to Canadian residents working for a US employer in Canada

Episode 58: “What if” series – Payroll issues for cross-border employees receiving incentive compensation

Episode 57: “What if” series – Payroll issues for cross-border employees receiving incentive compensation

Episode 56: “What If” – Payroll issues with respect to expatriate’s stock option grants

Episode 55: Transfer Pricing Memo 14 - The CRA endorses OECD revisions

Episode 54: Change in position on allocation of cross-border stock option benefits

Episode 53: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: Corporate, Regulatory and Governance Issues

Episode 52: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: Corporate, Regulatory and Governance Issues

Episode 51: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: Employer and Employee Compliance Issues

Episode 50: Frequent Business Traveller Issues: An Intro

Episode 49: "What if" - Dealing with "sticky" situations with the CRA - part 2

Episode 48: Best Practices in Transfer Pricing

Episode 47: What if: Dealing with “sticky” situations with the CRA

Episode 46: Alberta Printed Circuits Transfer Pricing Case

Episode 45: Three-Month Transfer Pricing Letter

Episode 44: Surplus Stripping

Episode 43: Revisions to the OECD transfer pricing guidelines: Chapters 1-3

Episode 42: August Foreign Affiliate Rules

Episode 41: Jenkins Report

Episode 40: Business Restructuring

Episode 39: PST Wind-up

Episode 38: PwC FAIT™

Episode 37: Owning a U.S. Vacation Property

Episode 36: Interactive Digital Media Tax Credits

Episode 35: Getting the most from your Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) efforts

Episode 34: Post-HST Health Checks

Episode 33: Partnership Information Returns

Episode 32: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty Arbitration Process

Episode 31: The Evolving World of Tax Risk - A discussion with John Gotts

Episode 29: Understanding and Benefitting from PwC's Corporate Tax Recovery Process - A Discussion with Dean Landry

Episode 28: Trade Management: Deidre Hayes discusses why and how to manage export controls compliance at your company

Episode 27: Outsourcing Tax Compliance Functions and Global Compliance Management: Perspectives from Betty Ann Jarrett

Episode 26: Iain Morris discusses the tax issues facing non-residents who onsite installation and training services in Canada

Episode 25: Wally Conway's broad-ranging insider's view of what businesses and individuals should expect in tax

Episode 24: Alistair Moran Discusses the Elements of Import Compliance at Your Company

Episode 23: Trade Management: A Dialogue with Andrew Vanderwal on Getting the Most out of Free Trade Agreements