Exploring Transfer Pricing KPMG LLP (U.S.)

Beyond Controversy: The collaborative landscape of transfer pricing disputes.

In the complex world of transfer pricing, setting the right price for intercompany transactions is both a science and a subjective process. But how does this play out in the face of international disputes? Where do treaty-based resolutions like the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) and the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) fit into this puzzle? And just how pivotal are these tools in providing certainty and preventing double taxation?

Join our host, Brittany Hardin Tanguay, as she navigates this fascinating discussion with Lillie Sullivan (Senior Manager, KPMG US: Washington National Tax - Controversy and Dispute Resolution), and Joshua McConkey (Managing Director, KPMG US: Washington National Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution).

Cupid's arrow has struck the heart of many curious people, leading them to transfer pricing.

Prepare to be smitten as we delve into the hearts of multiple transfer pricing professionals, the matchmakers of the corporate world, who work to harmonize the rhythm of regulatory compliance with the melody of business objectives in a symphony of economic strategy. Whether it was love at first sight or a slow-burning passion, their stories are a testament to the dynamic, challenging, and rewarding nature of a career in transfer pricing. So, grab a box of chocolates and join us as we pen a love letter to transfer pricing, and perhaps inspire the next generation of romantics in this crucial and captivating sector of the global economy.

In this very special episode of Exploring Transfer Pricing, our host Brittany Hardin Tanguay revisits some of her heartfelt conversations with previous guests of the program, including Robin Archer (Director, KPMG UK), Enrique Martin (Principal, KPMG US), Sayantani Ghose (Principal, KPMG US), Diana Shkodina (Principal, KPMG US), Nick Stavrakis (Managing Director, KPMG US), Brad Parker (Principal, KPMG US), and David Unger (Managing Director, KPMG US).

Charting out the OECD's 2022 Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Statistics to appreciate how effective MAP is in resolving transfer pricing disputes.

The OECD released the 2022 Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Statistics and announced its much heralded MAP Awards, the Transfer Pricing equivalent of the Oscars. When a multinational is subject to a transfer pricing adjustment, MAP is a process the taxpayer can invoke to avoid double taxation. The MAP statistics provide multinationals with important insights into how well MAP relationships are working.

Our host Brittany Hardin Tanguay is joined by Phil Roper, a Partner from KPMG UK, and Thomas Bettge, a Senior Manager in Washington National Tax, to discuss their impressions from the latest release of MAP Statistics.

Explore how the banking industry walks the transfer pricing tightrope by balancing risks and regulations.

Our host Brittany Hardin Tanguay is joined by Maggie Fritz, a Tax Principal and the global banking leader for transfer pricing, and Brie Siciliano, a Managing Director for Tax specializing in financial services. Together, they'll unravel the complexities that the banking industry encounters when enacting transfer pricing.

2023 has been a rollercoaster in the world of international tax and transfer pricing - and 2024 looks to be more of the same.

As 2023 draws to a close, we delve into the key tax initiatives that have shaped the transfer pricing landscape over the past year. This episode navigates through topics ranging from the OECD's Pillar One and Pillar Two, to the adoption of the OECD Guidelines by Brazil and the impact of economic uncertainty and evolving business models on transfer pricing.

Our host Brittany Hardin Tanguay is joined by Jessie Coleman, a Principal in Washington National Tax, to discuss highlights from the previous year, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of transfer pricing.

Our host Brittany Hardin Tanguay is joined by Weston Krider, a KPMG Transfer Pricing Managing Director based in Los Angeles and rejoined by Sharon Liu, a KPMG Transfer Pricing Principal in Economic and Valuation Services to discuss some of the key issues of transfer pricing within the building and construction industry.