Tom Fox is back again for a special new five-part series called Taxman. Tracy Howell, Tom’s colleague and tax expert extraordinaire, joins in to discuss the intersection between compliance and tax. 

Why Should Compliance and Tax Interact? 

All organizations have an enterprise risk management (ERM) system. One risk common to multinational companies especially is corporate tax risk; and yet, it tends to remain under the radar. While tax professionals are usually very good at identifying and mitigating tax risk, if there is no close interaction between compliance and tax professionals, the risks are elevated. 

Sophistication in Taxing Jurisdictions 

Most jurisdictions have a tax code, but street rules tend to also be in play. “You have to establish very early on that you don’t pay bribes,” Tracy advises. The results of following the law are more expensive, but it pales in comparison to the cost of putting your company at risk. 

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