Taxes

TAX TALK

Changing faces of tax disputes and risk management

In an era of intense scrutiny, disputes are no longer a ledger issue, but strategic crises that can erode trust, stall growth and damage reputation

President Trump had long criticised the IRS for allegedly working to undermine him for political purposes.

Trump sues IRS, Treasury for US$10 billion for tax-return leak

Former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn pleaded guilty to stealing Trump’s tax data

From a whopping US$160 to just under US$0.10, the price of a tonne of carbon is set to remain at extremes globally.

Carbon tax: Where Singapore stands in a world divided on price

From a whopping US$160 to just above US$0.70, the price of a tonne of carbon is set to remain at extremes globally

From left: PwC Singapore tax leader Lennon Lee, and Ajay Kumar Sanganeria, KPMG in Singapore partner and head of tax.
TAX TALK

Tax transparency and trust in the business ecosystem

Transparency has evolved into a defining pillar of good governance and public accountability

From left: Quek Su Lynn, deputy commissioner, compliance and service experience group, Iras; Allen Tan, chair, Asia-Pacific tax practice, Baker McKenzie; Amy Ang, Singapore head of tax, EY.
TAX TALK

Reshaping tax management in the AI age

The reporting landscape is being reshaped by seamless digital integration and sophisticated regulatory analytics

Japan's PM Sanae Takaich is expected to dissolve the lower house of the parliament on Friday and to call an election for February. 

Japan PM to mull suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports

JAPANESE Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will consider a temporary suspension of sales tax on food as part of her election campaign pledge after her expected dissolution of parliament next week, Mainich...

Families are currently delaying or limiting childbearing due to rising costs and growing eldercare responsibilities.

Easing the tax squeeze on sandwiched working mums with Budget 2026

Amid rising wages and changing caregiving needs, can the personal income tax relief cap be tweaked to better support working mothers?

From left: Koh Puay Hoon, partner and head of tax, RSM Singapore; Tay Hong Beng, chairman, Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals; Edwin Leow, co-advisory leader at CLA Global TS Tax Services.
TAX TALK

Proactive tax strategy in a shifting global landscape

As OECD rules redefine the game, Singapore’s tax and business leaders are pivoting from compliance to strategic foresight

The dragnet has involved the use of “big data” by local authorities from Beijing to Shenzhen to track down scofflaws.

China turns to big data and public shaming in hunt for tax evaders

While local authorities can to some degree pinpoint who has cash stashed abroad, they are largely in the dark about the amount

Deloitte’s recommendations aim to “contribute to a tax architecture that is outward-looking and complements Singapore’s economic strategy in the decade ahead”, says Deloitte Singapore’s Rohan Solapurkar.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Deloitte proposes tax framework adjustments, AI support in Budget 2026 wish list

It also suggests measures to support workers