Tax Notes Talk

From Melbourne: Highlights From the 2026 IFA Congress

Tax Notes Talk

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Tax Notes reporters Stephanie Soong and Sarah Paez break down the biggest international tax developments from the annual International Fiscal Association Congress in Melbourne, Australia. For more, read the following coverage in Tax Notes: Countries Gear Up to Resume Digital Taxation Talks at OECDEU to Launch Work on UTPR ImplementationAI Presents Tax Administration Risks, HMRC Official SaysU.N. Dispute Resolution Draft Protocol Prioritizes Optionality** Credits Host: David D. Stewart E...

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