Tax Controversy & Litigation at Meijburg
Our team of specialists has extensive experience with and in-depth knowledge of both the procedural and substantive aspects of tax law. We work with our own personal income tax, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, VAT and Customs specialists in order to ensure that when it comes to litigation we have the right facts and substantive arguments at hand.
With this practice group we pool the services we provide to clients with regard to audits, notice of objection and appeal proceedings, MAPs and other forms of mediation or arbitration.
That lawyers play a crucial role in tax disputes is beyond question. Therefore, our team is not only made up of experienced tax professionals but also of lawyers.
We also join forces with 450 KPMG professionals from our global network across 88 countries.
In consultation with our client, we thus choose the most appropriate approach to take in tax disputes.
In cross-border tax disputes, we work closely with KPMG specialists in the relevant jurisdictions. This enables us to combine local tax controversy expertise with international coordination, for example in transfer pricing disputes, double taxation matters, MAPs, and arbitration proceedings.
A tax dispute is about more than the outcome of a single proceeding. Reputation, governance, documentation, evidentiary position, financial impact, and international consistency also play a crucial role. Our specialists combine technical tax expertise, litigation experience, and strategic insight to support clients in complex discussions with tax authorities.
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In this article, KPMG’s Tax Controversy & Litigation specialists discuss the five phases of tax disputes and how organizations can prepare for them. They also examine the right time to address challenges, the available dispute resolution mechanisms, and the reasons behind the global increase in tax disputes as tax authorities intensify their focus and enforcement activities.
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How can organizations prepare for increased scrutiny from tax authorities?
Tax authorities are collaborating more closely than ever and have access to greater volumes of data than before. Strong tax governance, consistent documentation, and a clear dispute strategy help organizations identify risks at an early stage and be better prepared for audits and disputes.
What factors contribute to a successful approach to an international tax dispute?
A successful approach requires a combination of technical tax expertise, procedural experience, and international coordination. Early analysis of the facts, a consistent position across multiple jurisdictions, and a well-considered choice between negotiation, MAPs, arbitration, or litigation are all essential to achieving an effective outcome.
Hoe kunnen organisaties fiscale geschillen voorkomen zonder commerciële doelstellingen uit het oog te verliezen?
Door fiscale risico's integraal onderdeel te maken van het tax governance framework kunnen organisaties beter inspelen op veranderende wet- en regelgeving. Een proactieve benadering draagt bij aan meer zekerheid, minder escalaties en een betere balans tussen compliance, risicobeheersing en zakelijke doelstellingen.
What does the increasing international cooperation between tax authorities mean for multinational enterprises?
The increased exchange of information between tax authorities has led to greater scrutiny of cross-border transactions, transfer pricing arrangements, and potential double taxation. As a result, consistent documentation and a well-prepared international tax dispute strategy have become increasingly important for multinational enterprises.
