The report on Transfer Pricing Examination Process (TPEP) provides a framework and guide for transfer pricing examinations. The guide will be updated regularly by the IRS based on feedback from examiners, taxpayers, practitioners and others.
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- Chapter IV paragraph 4.7
Transfer pricing cases can present special challenges to the normal audit or examination practices, both for the tax administration and for the taxpayer. Transfer pricing cases are fact-intensive and may...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.9
In a difficult transfer pricing case, because of the complexity of the facts to be evaluated, even the best-intentioned taxpayer can make an honest mistake. Moreover, even the best-intentioned tax...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.79
A simultaneous tax examination is a form of mutual assistance, used in a wide range of international issues, that allows two or more countries to cooperate in tax investigations. Simultaneous...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.94
With the increasing internationalisation of trade and business and the complexity of transactions of MNEs, transfer pricing issues have become more and more important. Simultaneous tax examinations can alleviate the...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.89
The process also might allow for the identification of potential transfer pricing disputes at an early stage, thereby minimising litigation with taxpayers. This could happen when, based upon the information...
- April 2013: Draft Handbook on Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment
The 2013 Draft Handbook on Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment is a detailed, practical resource that countries can follow in developing their own risk assessment approaches. The handbook supplements useful materials...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.155
An APA may prevent costly and time-consuming examinations and litigation of major transfer pricing issues for taxpayers and tax administrations. Once an APA has been agreed, less resources may be...
- March 2019: ATO – Risk assessment of inbound distribution arrangements
The Guideline outlines ATO’s compliance approach to the transfer pricing outcomes associated with the following activities of inbound distributors: distributing goods purchased from related foreign entities for resale, and distributing...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.85
In selecting transfer pricing cases for simultaneous examinations, there may be major obstacles caused by the differences in time limits for conducting examinations or making assessments in different countries and...
- Chapter IV paragraph 4.81
While provisions that follow Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention may provide the legal basis for conducting simultaneous examinations, competent authorities frequently conclude working arrangements that lay down...