Tax Tracks: A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series
By PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada
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Podcast Description
This series of audio podcasts shares key tax issues and new or pending developments that affect Canadian companies. Each podcast will share technical information and useful implementation ideas to give listeners practical insight not just information.
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Episode 47: What if: Dealing with “sticky” situations with the CRA | In this episode, Rick Biscaro walks through what to do in a few “sticky” situations taxpayers may encounter when dealing with the CRA. | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46: Alberta Printed Circuits Transfer Pricing Case | In this episode of PwC’s Tax Tracks podcasts, Elisabeth Finch discusses the Alberta Printed Circuits Transfer Pricing case including background details, how the court decided and why taxpayers should pay attention to it. | 28 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45: Three-Month Transfer Pricing Letter | In this episode of PwC’s Tax Tracks podcasts, Karyn Issler talks about the Three-Month Transfer Pricing Letter: what kind of documents are required to answer it, what to do once you get it, and who can expect to receive it. | 14 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44: Surplus Stripping | In this episode, PwC’s Marc Vanasse discusses what surplus stripping is, including some history, if there’s a policy in the Income Tax Act against it, and other sources of information. | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 43: Revisions to the OECD transfer pricing guidelines: Chapters 1-3 | In this episode Elisabeth Finch talks about the revisions to the OECD transfer pricing guidelines including why they should pay attention to them, how they might be affected, and how they should respond. | 16 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42: August Foreign Affiliate Rules | In this episode of Tax Tracks Ken Buttenham discusses the proposed foreign affiliate amendments that were released on August 19, 2011 with particular attention to the introduction of the “upstream loan” rules. | 20 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41: Jenkins Report | PwC's Vik Sachdev and Tracey Jennings address the recommendations contained in the Jenkins report on how to improve business innovation in Canada. | 21 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40: Business Restructuring | In this podcast, Marc Levstein discusses global business restructuring: what it means, recent trends, and specific issues that the authorities focus on. | 8 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39: PST Wind-up | In this podcast, James Capobianco talks about the issues related to winding up PST in Ontario and British Columbia. | 23 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38: PwC FAIT™ | Murray Lee explains how PwC Foreign Asset Investment Trust or FAIT resurrects the income trust structure thought inaccessible since 2006 and public markets can use the structure as a source of capital. | 12 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37: Owning a U.S. Vacation Property | Learn about the tax implications of owning a U.S. vacation property. | 29 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36: Interactive Digital Media Tax Credits | In this episode, Darren Speake discusses the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit, its applicability, credit value and how it works with SR&ED claims. | 15 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35: Getting the most from your Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) efforts | In this episode of Tax Tracks, Shawn Reain discusses how to take best advantage of the SR&ED program. | 13 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34: Post-HST Health Checks | Audrey Diamant discusses why it’s important for companies to continue to review their HST situation. | 25 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33: Partnership Information Returns | Liz Johnson explains how changes in CRA’s administrative policy affect the way partnership information returns are filed, when the returns are filed and what happens if you’re late. | 5 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty Arbitration Process | When Canadian companies have transactions with related parties in the United States, double taxation can be a concern. A key part of the process for resolving disputes in this regard is the Arbitration Process associated with the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on that process is important because it ensures that these disputes will be resolved, and because arbitration encourages governments to resolve issues more quickly. | 14 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31: The Evolving World of Tax Risk - A discussion with John Gotts | PwC’s John Gotts discusses different uncertainties that can lead to tax risk for companies and classifies the different levels of tax risk organizations can face. | 14 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30: Major GST/HST Changes for Canadian Pension Plans | Pension plan sponsors have to comply with substantial changes to requirements for how pension plans will operate. PwC's Jason Coopers identifies these changes and recommends how to address any issues that may arise. | 25 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29: Understanding and Benefitting from PwC's Corporate Tax Recovery Process - A Discussion with Dean Landry | Learn about PwC's corporate tax recovery process, direct tax review (DTR), and its benefits to your company. | 14 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28: Trade Management: Deidre Hayes discusses why and how to manage export controls compliance at your company | Learn about the impact of export control regulations on your company from PwC's Deidre Haye and some of issues that arise from the export control process. | 31 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27: Outsourcing Tax Compliance Functions and Global Compliance Management: Perspectives from Betty Ann Jarrett | Are you a tax director who needs help managing your global or multi-jurisdictional regulatory tax compliance? Listen to this episode for guidance from one of our senior compliance professionals. | 17 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26: Iain Morris discusses the tax issues facing non-residents who onsite installation and training services in Canada | Listen to podcast for a better understanding of the tax issues and traps facing non-resident companies that provide construction, installation or training services. | 4 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25: Wally Conway's broad-ranging insider's view of what businesses and individuals should expect in tax | Wally Conway explores likely developments in corporate, personal and sales tax, and future tax administration and enforcement. | 15 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24: Alistair Moran Discusses the Elements of Import Compliance at Your Company | Learn how transfer pricing affects the customs value of goods imported into Canada from related foreign parties. | 29 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23: Trade Management: A Dialogue with Andrew Vanderwal on Getting the Most out of Free Trade Agreements | Andrew Vanderwal, PwC's resident trade and origin management professional, discusses the complexities associated with free trade compliance and origin management. | 15 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22: Managing Foreign Affiliate and Surplus Reporting in a Changing Environment - An Interview with Loretta Matteo | PwC's Loretta Matteo shares her experience with helping Canadian companies with foreign operations manage foreign affiliate reporting and surplus computation projects. | 1 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21: Understanding and benefitting from a Canadian Sales Tax Recovery Review - Perspectives from Paresh Shah | PwC's Paresh Shah shares his insights and experiences on sales tax recovery reviews including the process, benefits and time commitment. | 17 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20: John Gotts on Tax Function Effectiveness: The Importance of Data Management is the Tax Function | PwC's John Gotts emphasizes the importance of tax data management when applying technology to remedy typical tax management challenges. | 4 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19: Managing Commercial Property Taxes as an Owner or Tenant - Insights from Robert Cushing | PwC senior manager Robert Cushing shares his insights on why it's important for businesses to properly manage their commercial property tax bills. | 20 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18: Audrey Diamant weighs in on the February 2010 HST Place of Supply Rules and the Current State of Harmonization. | HST implementation in Ontario and BC is only three months away. Listen to PwC's Audrey Diamant discuss the changes to the HST's place-of-supply rules, and share what businesses should do to prepare for the July 1st, 2010 implementation date. | 6 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17: Tax Structuring Executive Compensation Plans on Income Trust Conversions - Unique Perspectives from Rick Schubert | PwC's Rick Schubert discusses the tax restructuring implications of converting income trusts to corporate structures on executive compensation plans. | 30 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16: 2010 Federal Budget: Proposed Changes to Stock Option Rules - Perspectives from Rick Schubert | Make sense of the 2010 federal budget's proposal to change employee stock options. Rick Schubert, PwC executive compensation professional, summarizes the proposed amendments and the key implications. | 16 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15: Pressure Points in the Transfer Pricing Audit Process - Straight Talk with Martin Skretkowicz | When it comes to transfer pricing, the audit process is like walking through a minefield. PwC's Martin Skretkowicz shares his thoughts on the potential problems tax directors may during the process. | 9 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14: Navigating Taxes at the US State and Local Level - an Interview with Nadia Manin | With state tax regimes applying pressure on companies, operating in the US can be challenging. PwC's Nadia Manin shares ways to help US and Canadian businesses deal with authorities and mitigate taxes. | 2 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13: Managing through the CRA Audit and Assessment Process: Insights from Rick Biscaro | Rick Biscaro offers insight for when an auditor arrives at your company to assess your tax situation. | 26 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12: Transfer Pricing Advance Pricing Arrangements (APAs) - Straight Talk with Martin Skretkowicz | PwC's Martin Skretkowicz, a former CRA senior official, discusses the advantages of Advance Pricing Arrangements and shares key considerations for tax directors. | 19 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11: Pricing Intercompany Guarantee Fees: the GE Capital Case - an Analysis by PwC's Jeff Rogers | Has the GE Capital case redefined the arm's length principle? Listen to Jeff Rogers, a PwC Transfer Pricing senior manager, to find out. | 12 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10: Understanding CRA: Advance Rulings and the GAAR Committee with former CRA director Rick Biscaro | Understanding the advance ruling process from the CRA's sightline is essential. Former Director at the CRA, PwC's Rick Biscaro discusses how to handle a hot audit situation, among other issues. | 15 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9: Business Travellers between Canada and the US: A Fifth Protocol Treaty Update | Travelling between Canada and the US can be taxing, literally. This PwC podcast highlights the recent Canada-US Treaty changes that will impact the taxation of cross-border employment. | 16 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8: Promoting the Tax Agenda to Key Stakeholders and Executives of the Company | Tax issues are too often brought late into company decision-making. Bring tax into your company's strategy with help from our Tax Tracks podcast on promoting the tax agenda to stakeholders. | 9 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7: Harmonization - An Interview with Audrey Diamant | Effective July 1, 2010, Ontario and BC will implement the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). On October 14, 2009, the proposed transitional rules were released for both provinces. PwC's Audrey Diamant discusses the harmonization process and the transitional provisions for both Ontario and BC. | 3 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6: Making Technology Investments for the Tax Function | Did you know that technology is generally underutilized in the tax function? Understanding the application of existing technology and investment in new technology is key to enhancing your tax function. Let PwC help. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5: Canadian Export Controls: What They Are and Why You Need to know About Them | Controls over the export of goods and technologies out of Canada may impact many industries including manufacturing, technology and software, pharmaceuticals, research etc. Noncompliance can be harsh and includes fines, civil and criminal sanctions or the closure of operations. | 28 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4: Going Green Incentives | This episode discusses the various provincial and federal environmental incentives available to Canadian businesses. | 30 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3: Ontario Sales Tax Harmonization | This episode discusses the implications of the Ontario government's decision to harmonize its sales tax system with the GST in July 2010 and how businesses should prepare. | 9 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2: CRA announces major changes in T106 reporting: Are you ready? | This episode discusses the implications of the Canada Revenue Agency's expanded disclosure requirements on Form T106 for Canadian businesses with related foreign companies. | 17 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1: Quebec Proposals on Aggressive Tax Planning | This episode outlines Quebec government proposals to curb what has been labeled “aggressive tax planning.” | 30 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 47 Episodes |
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