International
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September 04, 2025
ABA Tax President-Elect Plans To Build On Section's Success
Lisa Zarlenga, a Steptoe LLP partner, is serving as president-elect of the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation for the 2025–2026 term, officially taking on the role this month with the goal of building the strength of the organization for the next generation of tax attorneys. In an interview with Law360, Zarlenga discussed what she enjoys about tax practice, how the section has shaped her career and her vision for strengthening the organization to support future generations of tax attorneys.
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September 04, 2025
Australian Greens Float Contractor Bans After PwC Scandal
The Australian Greens party proposed legislation Thursday that would ban unethical contractors from bidding on government projects, citing the finance department's recent decision to resume working with PwC Australia, which was involved in a scandal involving leaked government tax documents.
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September 04, 2025
HMRC Adds Barrister To Tax Avoidance List For First Time
HM Revenue and Customs took the step on Thursday of naming for the first time a practicing barrister with 20 years' experience as a promoter of a scheme to avoid paying income tax and National Insurance contributions.
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September 04, 2025
Crane Co. Can Deduct VAT On Intragroup Payments, ECJ Says
A Romanian crane company can claim deductions for value-added tax on intragroup payments because the services provided were genuine, the European Union's top court ruled Thursday.
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September 04, 2025
Gov't Urges Justices To Fast-Track Emergency Tariff Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court must consider under a proposed fast-track schedule the Federal Circuit's finding of President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs as unlawful or jeopardize the recent bilateral trade agreements and the improvements to the U.S. economy as a result of those duties, the administration said.
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September 03, 2025
Italian Police Take Assets Of Cos. Accused Of €40M VAT Fraud
Italian authorities seized assets Wednesday from two software companies, uncovering evidence that they defrauded European governments of around €40 million ($46.7 million) in value-added taxes, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and Italian Financial Police said.
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September 03, 2025
Finnish Co. Loses Bid For Access To Aid Files In EU Tax Probe
A Finnish packaging maker can't access documents from a European Union state aid investigation of the company's Luxembourg tax arrangements and of other companies' tax affairs, the EU's lower court ruled Wednesday.
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September 03, 2025
Senate To Hold Treasury, IRS Nomination Hearings Next Week
The Senate Finance Committee said Wednesday that it has scheduled nomination hearings for high-ranking officials at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service for Sept. 10.
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September 03, 2025
France To Tackle Tax Avoidance By Wealthy, Minister Says
France is planning to tackle tax avoidance by wealthy individuals, an endeavor aimed at raising €2 billion ($2.3 billion), the country's budget minister said Wednesday.
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September 03, 2025
UK Autumn Budget Set For November, Reeves Confirms
The U.K. government will announce its autumn budget in November, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said Wednesday amid growing speculation that the government will raise taxes to cover the rising cost of borrowing.
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September 02, 2025
India Opens WTO Dispute Over US 50% Copper Tariff
India has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization over the U.S.' imposition of a 50% tariff on copper products, according to a request for consultations published Tuesday.
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September 02, 2025
Gov't Says Fla. Ex-Rep Can't Escape Foreign Agent Case
A former congressman and political consultant accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government should not be allowed to escape Foreign Agents Registration Act charges, the U.S. government argued, saying the law is not a violation of their free speech rights.
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September 02, 2025
IRS Withdraws Rule On Tax Data Use In Passport Revocations
The IRS will scrap a 2018 proposed rule that would have allowed the U.S. State Department to share taxpayer return information with contractors that assist in the revocation or denial of passports of individuals with serious tax debts, the agency announced Monday, calling the rule unnecessary.
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September 01, 2025
EU Seeks Input On Emissions Cost In Carbon Border Rules
The European Union has opened a fresh consultation on how to refine the rules of the carbon border adjustment mechanism, including the cost of emissions.
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August 29, 2025
Split Fed. Circ. Backs Limits On Presidential Tariff Powers
The Federal Circuit held that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs were improperly imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which it said makes no mention of "tariff," "duties" or "tax."
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August 29, 2025
UN Tax Committee Extends Deadline For Consultation
The United Nations' tax committee has extended a deadline for comments on its work priorities ahead of a session in October, the organization said Friday.
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August 29, 2025
UK Bank Shares Sink After Report Calls For Windfall Tax
Bank stocks sank Friday in the U.K. after a think tank said the government should adopt a windfall tax on profits directly tied to the Bank of England's quantitative easing program, which is costing HM Treasury about £22 billion ($30 billion) annually.
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August 29, 2025
EU Moves To Lift Tariffs As Part Of US Trade Deal
The European Commission has started the process of eliminating European Union tariffs on U.S. goods as part of its trade agreement with the U.S., the commission announced.
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August 29, 2025
Apple Must Hand Swiss User's Records To IRS, Judge Rules
Apple must provide the Internal Revenue Service with a Swiss user's internet and phone records as part of a criminal investigation by Switzerland's taxing authority, a California federal judge ruled, despite the man's protests that the records are unrelated to taxes.
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August 29, 2025
Taxation With Representation: White & Case, Paul Weiss
In this week's Taxation With Representation, private equity firm Sycamore Partners completes its $24 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., telecommunications company EchoStar sells wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T and Keurig Dr Pepper acquires JDE Peet's in a deal that aims to create a "global coffee champion."
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August 29, 2025
Brazil Looks To Update Min. Tax With Latest OECD Guidance
The Brazilian government has asked for feedback on proposed regulations under the country's 15% corporate minimum tax, which it enacted under an international minimum tax framework known as Pillar Two.
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August 29, 2025
Textiles Boss Must Pay Back £90M Stolen In VAT Fraud
The boss of a British textiles company has been ordered to repay more than £90 million ($121 million) from a major tax fraud or face more time in prison, the Crown Prosecution Service said Friday.
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August 28, 2025
Coke Says IRS Taking 'Extreme' Position In $2.7B Dispute
The IRS is taking an "extreme" position in its defense of a $2.7 billion tax ruling against Coca-Cola by asserting that the standard prohibiting arbitrary and capricious actions by an agency doesn't apply to it, the company told the Eleventh Circuit.
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August 28, 2025
UK Plastic Packaging Tax Revenue Dips As Exemptions Rise
The U.K. has collected slightly less revenue from its tax on plastic packaging over the past year as manufacturers have begun using more recycled materials to qualify for exemptions from the levy and imports have declined, HM Revenue & Customs said Thursday.
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August 28, 2025
Australia Aims To Cut 500 Nuisance Tariffs
The Australian government wants to eliminate around 500 of what are known as nuisance tariffs on goods like televisions, air conditioners, tires, glassware and various foods, expecting to save businesses AU$127 million ($83 million) annually in compliance costs, the Treasury said Thursday.
Tax Court Must Reconsider Medtronic Pricing, 8th Circ. Says
The U.S. Tax Court should reconsider its use of a hybrid approach for pricing intangibles that Medtronic licensed to a Puerto Rican affiliate, the Eighth Circuit said Wednesday, vacating the ruling and directing the court to revisit the IRS' pricing method.
Swiss Gold Refiners Reject US Move Over Tariffs
Swiss gold refiners will not be relocating to the U.S. following 39% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump this summer, according to Switzerland's largest metals group.
Federal Tax Policy To Watch In The Rest Of 2025
As Congress returns to Washington, D.C., after the August recess, the bulk of federal tax policy is expected to focus on funding the IRS past Sept. 30 and getting out guidance for retroactive deductions included in this summer's budget reconciliation bill. Here's a look at federal tax policy to watch during the rest of the year.
Tax Court Must Reconsider Medtronic Pricing, 8th Circ. Says
The U.S. Tax Court should reconsider its use of a hybrid approach for pricing intangibles that Medtronic licensed to a Puerto Rican affiliate, the Eighth Circuit said Wednesday, vacating the ruling and directing the court to revisit the IRS' pricing method.
Swiss Gold Refiners Reject US Move Over Tariffs
Swiss gold refiners will not be relocating to the U.S. following 39% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump this summer, according to Switzerland's largest metals group.
Federal Tax Policy To Watch In The Rest Of 2025
As Congress returns to Washington, D.C., after the August recess, the bulk of federal tax policy is expected to focus on funding the IRS past Sept. 30 and getting out guidance for retroactive deductions included in this summer's budget reconciliation bill. Here's a look at federal tax policy to watch during the rest of the year.
Featured Stories
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ABA Tax President-Elect Plans To Build On Section's Success
Lisa Zarlenga, a Steptoe LLP partner, is serving as president-elect of the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation for the 2025–2026 term, officially taking on the role this month with the goal of building the strength of the organization for the next generation of tax attorneys. In an interview with Law360, Zarlenga discussed what she enjoys about tax practice, how the section has shaped her career and her vision for strengthening the organization to support future generations of tax attorneys.
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Federal Tax Policy To Watch In The Rest Of 2025
As Congress returns to Washington, D.C., after the August recess, the bulk of federal tax policy is expected to focus on funding the IRS past Sept. 30 and getting out guidance for retroactive deductions included in this summer's budget reconciliation bill. Here's a look at federal tax policy to watch during the rest of the year.
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The Tax Angle: Tariff Troubles, Tipped Income
From a look at the impact of rising tariffs on energy tax credits and issues arising from the deduction for taxes on tips, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few developing tax stories.
Expert Analysis
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Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Energy Changes
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's deferral of begin-construction deadlines and the phaseout of certain energy tax credits will provide emerging technologies with welcome breathing room, though other changes, like the increased credit rate for sustainable aviation fuel, create challenges for developers, say attorneys at Weil.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw
As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.
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Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Corp. And Individual Changes
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act built on and reshaped elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including business interest deductions, bonus depreciation and personal income relief, delivering substantial changes to both corporate and individual tax policy, say attorneys at Weil.
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From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Consequential International Changes
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The international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may result in higher effective tax rates for some multinational corporations, but others, particularly those operating in low-tax jurisdictions, may benefit from alignment with global anti-profit shifting efforts, say attorneys at Weil.
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Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships
As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.
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Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling
The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.
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What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI
After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.
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BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation
A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.
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5 Ways Lawyers Can Earn Back The Public's Trust
Amid salacious headlines about lawyers behaving badly and recent polls showing the public’s increasingly unfavorable view of attorneys, we must make meaningful changes to our culture to rebuild trust in the legal system, says Carl Taylor at Carl Taylor Law.
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Legal Jeopardy Looms Over Trump's Trade Negotiation Plans
Even as the Trump administration announces one trade deal after another, the legal authority of the executive branch to impose tariffs under consensual arrangements with leading trading partners is just as debatable as the unilateral imposition of U.S. tariffs under the president's executive orders, says Jeffrey Bialos at Eversheds Sutherland.
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What US-India Trade Deal Will Mean For Indian Pharma
Complicated by newly imposed tariffs from the U.S., the outcome of the U.S.-India trade talks is poised to reshape not just trade policy, but also the strategic alignment of the two countries' pharmaceutical ecosystems, says Jashaswi Ghosh at Holon Law Partners.