International Tax Conference 2019: Taxpayer Rights & Obligations

Discussing the obligations and rights of taxpayers at the International Tax Conference 2019 hosted by the International Fiscal Association & International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation. The event covers topics such as tax risk management, compliance measures, international cooperation, BEPS & MLI consensus, and taxpayers' rights under US IRC 7803(3). It also delves into minimum standards for taxpayers' rights, access to information, audit principles, judicial appeals, the rule of law in tax procedures, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Furthermore, the conference addresses tax risks in the new world order, focusing on moral, ethical, and social dimensions of taxation, transparency, challenges faced by taxpayers and advisers, and mitigating tax risks at the planning stage.

• Tax conference
• Taxpayer rights
• Tax obligations
• International cooperation
• Tax risks

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1. Plenary 8 1 INTERNATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE 2019 International Fiscal Association & International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) April 26-27, 2019 The Lalit, New Delhi Tax Risk Management - Taxpayer Rights and Obligations

2. Increase in taxpayers obligations 2 Compliance with law of concerned jurisdiction. Proactive measures by Governments for increasing their tax base and prevention of tax evasion and avoidance International consensus on BEPS and MLI is now a reality International Cooperation for Exchange of Information on spontaneous/automatic basis as per CRS and CbCR

3. Taxpayers rights under Bills of Rights in US IRC 7803(3) 3 The Right to: Be Informed Quality Service Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax Challenge the IRS s Position and Be Heard Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum Finality Privacy Confidentiality Retain Representation Fair and Just System

4. Taxpayers Rights Minimum Standards 4 Right to access information held by the Revenue including from third parties with a right to make applications to correct inaccuracies Legal guarantee to protect confidentiality of information with access control on need to know basis and punishment for unauthorized disclosure Audit base on the principles of proportionality , audi alteram partem and the principle against self-incrimination. Time barring dates for audits. Disclosure of reasons for a decision with scope for reviews Appeal in independent judicial forum Respect for the rule of law in tax law and procedure Public consultation in framing of law and administrative procedure Publication of legal material, forms, rulings etc. in simple language Grievance Redressal Mechanism and Tax Payer Services Source : IBFD

5. Tax Risks in the New World Order 5 Tax has acquired Moral, Ethical & Social Dimensions Greater Transparency is the New Normal Taxpayers and Advisers face a Myriad of Challenges Managing such Risks is a Key Feature of Compliance and weighs at Tax Planning stage

6. Tax risks 6 Reputational - Aggressive tax avoidance will tarnish taxpayer s image; mindful of speculative media! BEPS and Legislation-related - MLI, GAAR, SEP, Transfer Pricing, etc. Enforcement-related Enhanced empowerment to revenue, power of arrest (Lessons from MakeMyTrip Delhi HC case) Operational - New operating structures and impact of technological developments Transactional Associated with Business reorg s Financial Accounting - Changes in regulations IND AS, ICDS, GST etc. Compliance Systems, controls and data integrity

7. Effective Risk Management 7 Objectives, policy framework, communication, and benchmarking best practices. Risk identification and assessment CFO/Board reporting Enhancing shareholder value v/s managing compliance risk Are transaction structures supported with substance & business purpose? Enabling framework for settlement of disputes Need to proactively approach Tax administrations for advance determination and guidance! Building trust with tax administration Does India have adequate framework?

8. Before parting 8 Taxpayers obligations; What about rights? Is the Bombay High Court Decision (CTC case) a beginning? Corporate governance now extended to tax governance Leverage Tax Technology to stay ahead of the curve Keep the Tax Morality Quotient High

9. 9 Thank You