Best PwC Belgium Podcasts (2025)

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Towards a more robust Flemish 'omgevingsvergunning': Inside the Expert Commission Report 46:48

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In this episode, Managing Partner Olivier Hermand is joined by environmental and planning lawyer OlivierDrooghmans to discuss the recent final report of the Expert Committee on permits. The report presents 45 concrete recommendations aimed at strengthening the Flemish single permit system and untangling the permitting procedure in Flanders. Their c…

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Tariff Tug-of-War: Coordinating your trade strategy 39:30

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Chris Desmond, a Principal in PwC’s Customs & Trade Practice. Chris leads PwC US’s Global Trade Services. Doug and Chris, while at PwC’s Global Transfer Pricing, Customs, and Indirect Tax Conference in Prague, discuss the Supreme Court’s expedited review of IEEPA‑based tarif…

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Pillar Two in Belgium: QDMTT filing now! 38:47

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pieter Dere, a partner in PwC Belgium’s International Tax Services practice who leads Belgium’s Pillar Two initiative and co‑hosts the Tax Bites Podcast. Doug and Pieter recorded in Prague at PwC’s Global Transfer Pricing, Customs, and Indirect Tax Conference. They discuss B…

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Australia Tax Update: Developments down under 42:51

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Sarah Hickey, a PwC Australia International Tax Partner and the Australian tax desk leader in New York City. Doug and Sarah discuss Australia’s corporate tax landscape (30% headline rate; new thin-cap at 30% of tax EBITDA with a retrospective integrity rule on related‑party …

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Mobilising Belgian Savings: The use of ELTIFs as a funding platform 32:13

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Tax Webinar (26/9) Navigating Shifts in Global Tax Policy: Implications for Businesses 20:55

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In this after‑event podcast we discuss the origin of our international tax webinar series and distill the key takeaways of the last edition (23–25 September 2025). We highlight, and reflect on, recent developments such as the G7 side‑by‑side approach, the EU’s long‑term budget and own resources, EU‑US trade negotiations, the UN meetings on a Framew…

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Careers in Tax: Tell me a story 33:02

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Mitch Schuckman, who is retiring after 39 years at PwC and has held a range of leadership roles, most recently leading PwC’s Global Tax Pursuits. Mitch is also the author of “I’ll Tell You a Great Story” and is a certified professional coach. Doug and Mitch discuss the evolv…

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Pillar Two: Decoding the G7 statement 45:09

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Wade Sutton (PwC’s Washington National Tax Services - International Tax Services Leader) is joined by Pat Brown, an ITS Partner and Co-Leader of PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Pat previously served as the US Treasury’s Associate International Tax Counsel and has been a frequent guest on the podcast. Wade and Pat take a deeper dive…

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Amended penalty regime for first offence 19:09

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With this podcast we kick off a series of podcasts on topics related to tax audits. In this first podcast we discuss the recent amendment to the penalty regime applicable to a first offence. Pieter interrogates his guests on the implications of this amendment and what this means for the taxpayer in practice: can we really say that the taxpayer has …

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Decoding the Data Act: at the premises of the new digital economy 29:34

2M ago29:34

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In this episode of our Talk in Legal podcast, Managing Partner Olivier Hermand sits down with data protection specialist Loïc Delanghe to demystify the EU Data Act and its implementation in Belgian law. Together, they unpack the Act’s scope, its impact on companies operating in the digital and IoT sectors, and why CEOs and CFOs should pay close att…

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One Big Beautiful Podcast, Part 5: Outbound Edition 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Wade Sutton, a principal who leads the international tax team in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Doug and Wade discuss OB-3’s outbound impacts and the ripple effects across the system: CAMT interactions and credit ordering; Section 174 R&E expensing election…

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DAC6 18:38

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The mandatory disclosure rules, commonly known as DAC 6, have been in place since 2020. There is a renewed focus on this legislation. The EU is looking into an update of the hallmarks, potentially including the Unshell Directive proposal in the hallmarks, and even countries are seeing the benefits of DAC 6 and consider introducing DAC 6 like rules …

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One Big Beautiful Podcast, Part 4: Inbound Edition 41:40

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Nita Asher, an international tax principal in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice focused on inbound multinationals, with prior government experience during the TCJA. Doug and Nita discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OB3”) and its impact on inbounds, includi…

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Pillar Two Hybrid Arbitrage: stormy waters ahead? 43:05

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Raza Janjua, a Director in PwC’s ITS practice in New York and author of a recent article on Pillar Two hybrid arbitrage arrangements. Doug and Raza discuss the BEPS Action 2 origins and ATAD 2 implementation; how Pillar Two’s simplified safe harbors spawned detailed hybrid a…

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Geopolitics, Protectionism, and the Future of Global Commerce 45:27

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by returning guest Craig Stronberg, Senior Director of PwC Intelligence. Craig previously had a near 20-year career in National security affairs before joining PwC. Craig and Doug discuss changes to US global policy and protectionism; the rise of new global powers and alliances…

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Careers in tax: Two international tax titans 36:22

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Mike Urse and Calum Dewar, both retiring PwC International Tax partners with decades-long careers in cross-border tax. Mike served as PwC’s US ITS Leader, while Calum built his career across PwC UK and PwC US, specializing in European and global tax systems. Doug, Calum and …

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One Big Beautiful Podcast, Part 3: Return of the G7 50:38

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pat Brown, an international tax partner and Co-Leader of PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice and former US Treasury’s Associate International Tax Counsel. In part three of Doug’s three-part OBBBA discussion with Pat, they discuss the newly enacted OB3 reconciliat…

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Pillar Two in Asia-Pac: Still happening 38:55

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Jesse Kavanaugh, an international tax partner at PwC Hong Kong who leads Tax Reporting & Strategy and co-heads PwC’s Asia-Pacific Pillar Two team. Formerly the global head of tax operations for a US tech multinational, Jesse brings both in-house and advisory insights. Doug a…

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Pillar 2 and the US Tax Regime 23:51

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The global tax landscape just took a major turn. In our next episode, Pieter and his guests dive into the G7 agreement that would exempt U.S.-parented multinational groups from the Pillar 2 Income Inclusion and Undertaxed Profits Rule. In return, the U.S. has agreed to drop the proposed Section 899 from the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”. Tune …

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One big beautiful podcast: Part 2 47:05

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined on June 24, 2025, by Pat Brown, an International Tax Partner and Co-Leader of PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Pat previously served as the US Treasury’s Associate International Tax Counsel and has been a frequent guest on the podcast. Doug and Pat start where t…

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One big beautiful podcast: Part 1 1:01:02

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pat Brown, an International Tax Partner and Co-Leader of PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Pat previously served as the US Treasury’s Associate International Tax Counsel and has been a frequent guest on the podcast. Doug and Pat discuss the legislative and int…

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15: PwC delivers analysis of real-time data and trends with Trensition 20:54

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Just about every company struggles to stay on top of what’s happening in our fast-changing world. Especially the trends and events that may impact the firm or influence its business. Many look for support from decision intelligence platforms; AI platforms that can help perform research and analysis effectively. One such is Trensition’s Trendtracker…

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China Tax Update: Tariff turmoil and treaty tensions 40:26

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Jenny Chong, Shanghai-based International Tax Partner and PwC’s Asia-Pacific International Tax Services Leader. Doug and Jenny discuss the structure and enforcement of China’s international tax regime, including corporate tax rates, incentives, CFC rules, and foreign tax cre…

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When Purpose Meets Tax: How Teams Can Transform 35:31

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Leo Johnson, lecturer at Oxford University’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. Leo is also co-founder of the advisory firm Sustainable Finance, where he chairs the Advisory Council, and previously worked at the World Bank. Known for presenting the BBC series on…

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Itai Grinberg: The Pillar Two origin story (part 2) 53:41

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Professor Itai Grinberg, a faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the US Treasury Department during the Biden administration. In that role, Itai served as the United States' lead negotiator for the global corporate minim…

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German Tax Update: Freshly served 40:52

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Arne Schnitger, a Berlin-based International Tax Partner at PwC Germany and co-host of the German-language tax podcast “Frisch Serviert.” Arne previously served in the German Ministry of Finance and brings deep insight into both domestic and cross-border policy developments.…

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Withholding retaliation? US Sections 891 and 899 40:57

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Tom Patten, a London-based US International Tax Partner at PwC. Tom focuses on inbound investment into the U.S. and returns to the podcast for a timely discussion on Sections 891 and 899, two lesser-known but increasingly important provisions in the international tax landsca…

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Brazil Tax Update: Full inclusion to full immersion 50:34

8M ago50:34

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Dr. Romero Tavares, PwC Brazil’s International Tax Leader and a professor of international tax law in São Paulo. Doug and Romero discuss the increasing intersection between Brazil’s international tax policy and global trade dynamics, including the effects of recent US execut…

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The Great Economic Reordering: What’s Next for Global Markets? 40:32

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Dr. Alexis Crow, Partner and Chief Economist at PwC US. Before joining PwC, Dr. Crow taught at the London School of Economics. Doug and Alexis discuss the intersection of global macroeconomics, geopolitics, and international tax policy in a shifting global landscape. They br…

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Tariff Tango: What’s next for global business? 43:47

8M ago43:47

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Kristin Bohl, a Partner in PwC’s Customs and International Trade Practice. Kristin previously served as a judicial law clerk at the U.S. Court of International Trade. Doug and Kristin discuss the rapidly evolving trade and tariff landscape, focusing on the recent executive o…

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14: CV Barometer: closing the innovation gap 25:28

8M ago25:28

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The 4th corporate venturing barometer is out! The results show a major gap between corporates wanting to collaborate with startups and those who actually do. It seems that something is holding corporate's back from reaching out to startups... What is it? And how can we close this gap? Enya and Birgit discuss the results with Robin De Cock, associat…

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US Tax Policy: What’s Staying, What’s Going, and What’s Next? 48:34

9M ago48:34

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pat Brown, an International Tax Partner and Co-Leader of PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Together, they unpack the state of US corporate tax policy in 2025, analyzing how regulatory, legislative, and geopolitical forces could shape the next era of taxation. …

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Pillar Two: Administrative Guidance Part 5 39:35

9M ago39:35

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Steve Kohart, an International Tax Principal in PwC’s New York City office and former advisor to the OECD’s Center for Tax Policy and Administration. Doug and Steve discuss the OECD’s latest administrative guidance on Pillar Two, covering key changes to transition rules, def…

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Navigating Global Restructurings: The Legal and Business Imperatives 35:37

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In this eleventh episode of our Talk in Legal podcast, Managing Partner Olivier Hermand is joined by expert corporate lawyer Bart Vanstaen to delve into the intricate world of corporate restructuring and transformation of group structures. In this episode, they explore the significance of reevaluating corporate frameworks, especially when undergoin…

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Finally final: The US Section 987 FX regs 40:16

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Rebecca Lee, an International Tax Principal in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Rebecca specializes in financial transactions and digital assets and is one of the most frequent guests on the podcast. Doug and Rebecca discuss the long-awaited final and propose…

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Belgium’s new government agreement: First insights 21:32

9M ago21:32

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Welcome to our Tax Bites podcast series. In this episode, we bring together several colleagues who have closely monitored the recent Belgian government negotiations. Join us as we delve into the newly agreed measures at the Belgian government level. Have a look at all our previous episodes and stay up to date on www.pwc.be/tax-bites…

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VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) 18:03

10M ago18:03

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Welcome to our podcast, where we explore the future of VAT. ViDA, or VAT in the Digital Age, is an EU initiative aimed at modernizing the VAT system. It introduces mandatory e-invoicing, extends the One-Stop-Shop (OSS), and sets new rules for platforms in sectors like accommodation and transport.These changes are designed to simplify VAT compliance…

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From Pillar Two to Transparency: A Tax Executive’s Perspective 40:11

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Tadd Fowler, Senior Vice President Treasurer and Global Taxes of Procter & Gamble. With nearly two decades at P&G, Tadd shares insights from his dual leadership in tax and treasury. Doug and Tadd discuss P&G’s approach to tax certainty, compliance in over 180 jurisdictions, …

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New January 2025 OECD Guidance on Pillar 2 21:39

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On 15 January, the OECD published a new package of guidance and information on Pillar 2. Pieter and his guests explore what is in the package, and discuss what the potential impact can be of the new guidance. We discuss the updated guidance on deferred tax assets, the Multilateral Competent Authorities Agreement and the updated Globe Information Re…

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US Update: the long-awaited PTEP regs 41:30

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Laura Williams, an International Tax Principal at PwC’s Washington National Tax Services office. Laura previously worked as the International Branch Chief at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. Doug and Laura discuss the long awaited previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP)…

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Global tax policy: searching for stability and certainty 40:19

10M ago40:19

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Will Morris, PwC’s Global Tax Policy Leader and former Director of Global Tax Policy at General Electric to look ahead to potential global tax policy changes. Will enlightens Doug about the confluence of tax and tariffs, digital services taxes (DSTs), the importance of commu…

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Accounting for Pillar Two: More than a tax exercise 37:30

11M ago37:30

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Andy Wiggins, PwC Partner based in the United Kingdom and PwC’s Global Tax Accounting Services Leader to(birming)ham it up on the tax accounting implications of Pillar Two. Together they discuss, deferred accounting, the differences between US Generally Accepted Accounting P…

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Pillar Two: UK update 31:59

11M ago31:59

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by returning guest Matt Ryan, a PwC International Tax Partner based in London and leader of PwC UK’s International Tax and Treasury Network. Doug and Matt discuss a selective list of Pillar Two issues and topics related to the UK Finance Bill 2024-25. They provide an update on …

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Pillar Two around the World: Country updates 41:18

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Stewart Brant, Managing Director in PwC’s Tax Policy Services to discuss the latest Pillar Two developments. Doug and Stewart start off – after baseball of course – discussing the purpose of the Digital Tax Study Group. Then they cover the status of Pillar Two enactment in E…

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US Election Results: What’s next for tax 45:17

12M ago45:17

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Rohit Kumar, PwC’s National Tax Co-leader and former deputy chief of staff to Senator Mitch McConnell (R) to discuss the US election results. Doug and Rohit cover what the republican-controlled House, Senate and Presidency means for tax reform, why 2025 will be a year for si…

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Les règles fiscales CFC : une analyse approfondie des Controlled Foreign Companies 34:24

12M ago34:24

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Les réglementations CFC ont un impact significatif sur les entreprises belges ayant des filiales à l'étranger. Dans ce dixième épisode de Talk In Legal, le Managing Partner Olivier Hermand s’entretient avec l’avocat fiscaliste expert Jérôme Wauthier pour explorer la réglementation belge relative aux Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC). Cet épisode e…

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Pillar Two in Belgium: First out of the gate 38:11

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pieter Dere, Tax Partner in PwC Belgium, part of PwC’s International Tax and Transfer Pricing Group, and PwC Belgium’s Pillar Two leader. Doug and Pieter cover the latest Pillar Two developments in Belgium, including how Belgium is incorporating the latest Pillar Two adminis…

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Tariffs  and Taxes:  Retaliation & Retribution 41:13

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Chris Desmond, PwC’s US Global Trade Services Leader to catch up on the latest customs and trade happenings. Doug and Chris talk about Chris’s transition from a transfer pricing partner to specializing in customs and trade, the potential US tariffs environment post election,…

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Draft DAC9 Directive seeking to facilitate Pillar 2 compliance in the EU - What’s in it? 15:19

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On October 28 the European Commission published a new Draft Directive, DAC 9, which seeks to harmonise the filing of the Pillar 2 Information Return within the EU. Tune in if you want to know what’s in the proposed Directive and what the attention points for business are. Have a look at all our previous episodes and stay up to date on www.pwc.be/ta…

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Belgian QDMTT return - how does it look? 28:26

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Belgium published its QDMTT tax return and asks feedback to stakeholders. Are you interested to learn how Belgium looks at the QDMTT return? Tune in and get an update! Have a look at all our previous episodes and stay up to date on www.pwc.be/tax-bitesBy PwC Belgium