BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:649@x8ti.com DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250602T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250606T130000 DTSTAMP:20241108T104241Z URL:https://x8ti.com/event/improving-tax-dispute-resolution-mechanisms-3/ SUMMARY:Improving Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n\nThe resolution of international tax disputes is a significant component of the OECD BEPS project. This course discusses\, analyses and evaluates the governance and functioning of the rules behind tax dispute resolution mechanisms.\n\nThe primary focus of this course is on whether the current provisions in tax dispute resolution mechanisms ar e sufficient to enable transfer pricing disputes to be resolved fairly. Aw areness is created on the legal and governmental structure behind the OECD BEPS project\, its influence on current tax dispute resolution mechanisms \, and the number of cases dealt with under its procedures.\n\nBased on th is description and analysis\, participants will also be given the opportun ity to present their recommendations to improve the tax dispute resolution mechanism structure and its operations.\n\nThis Xcelerate Training Instit ute course will empower you with the ability to recognize that the actions to counter BEPS must be complemented with actions that ensure certainty a nd predictability for businesses\, and the details of Action 14 of the BEP S which calls for effective dispute resolution mechanisms.\n\nLearning Obj ectives\n\nUpon completing this Improving Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanism s training course effectively\, participants will be able to:\n\n Compreh end the methods and legal procedures in case of a tax dispute\n Understan d the common reasons for disputes to arise\n Identify the critical time f rames and deadlines for the appeals process\n Study the rights of the tax payers\n Discover how to apply for reconsideration of decisions with FTA\ n Learn about the methods and pre-basics of approaching Tax Dispute Commi ttees\n Understand the mechanism of resolving disputes and making appeals \n Learn about the key elements and time frames for notification from FTA \, assessments\, fines and penalties\n Understand the policies and proced ural framework of the FTA dispute resolution process\n Decipher legal ref erences surrounding disputes from tax procedures laws\n Know the rights o f taxpayers and the power of tax authorities\n Study the process of appea ls with the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee\n\nTraining Methodology\n\nTh is is a collaborative Improving Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms training program and will comprise the following training approaches:\n\n Lecture s\n Seminars &\; Presentations\n Group Discussions\n Assignments\n Case Studies &\; Functional Exercises\n\nSimilar to all our courses\, t his program also follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.\n\nBenefit s For Your Organization\n\nEnterprises who nominate their employees to par take in this Improving Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms course can benefi t in the following ways:\n\n Obtain a customized and all-inclusive tax di spute resolution program with features best suited to address your organiz ation's needs\n Produce a detailed international tax dispute resolution p rofile for your organization\n Save on legal expenses risen due to tax di spute resolution violations\n Ensure that your company is running with th e most streamlined processes related to the tax dispute resolution\n Empl oy the right people to ensure that the tax dispute resolution policies are implemented properly\n\nBenefits For You\n\nThe Improving Tax Dispute Res olution Mechanisms course partakers can benefit in the following ways:\n\n Explain the factors that drive the need for tax dispute resolution\, and understand the consequences of breaching these laws in a highly legalized world\n Prevent your company from the probable issues faced due to impro per tax dispute resolution management\n Create strategies for implementin g tax dispute resolution policies including specific tools and technologie s\, and then monitoring and training of these policies to build an effecti ve tax dispute resolution compliance program\n Benefit from the extensive range of content created by prominent tax experts from around the world\n \nTarget Audience \n\nThis Improving Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms cou rse would be suitable for:\n\n Tax agents\n Tax advisors\n Legal counse l and lawyers\n Tax advisers\n General tax practitioners\n Beginners in tax commercial and trade industries\n Government officials\n In-house t ax directors/managers\n Tax regulation bodies\n\nCourse Outline\n\nINTROD UCTION\n\n Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)\n Terms of Reference\ n Assessment Methodology\n MAP Statistics Reporting Framework\n\nTERMS O F REFERENCE TO MONITOR AND REVIEW THE IMPLEMENTING OF THE BEPS ACTION 14 \ n\n The minimum requirement to make dispute resolution mechanisms more ef ficient\n Obstacles that counteract countries from settling treaty-relate d disputes\n Removing double taxation as an obstacle\n Proper applicatio n and interpretation of tax treaties\n Strengthen the effectiveness and e fficiency of the mapping process\n\n Ensure that treaty obligations assoc iated with MAP are fully implemented in good faith\n Ensure that administ rative processes promote the prevention and timely resolution of treaty-re lated disputes\; and\n Ensure that taxpayers that meet the requirements o f paragraph 1 of Article 25 of the OECD Model Tax Convention can access th e MAP\n\n\n Prevent tax treaty-related disputes\n\nPREVENTING DISPUTES (P ART A)\n\n Resolve by mutual agreement\n The bilateral advance pricing a rrangement\n\nAVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO MAP (PART B)\n\n Request for MAP assistance\n Bilateral consultation or notification process\n MAP in tr ansfer pricing cases\n Treaty anti-abuse provision\n Audit settlement be tween tax authorities and taxpayers\n Insufficient information\n Elimina tion of double taxation\n Publish clear rules\, guidelines and procedures \n Measures to make rules\, guidelines\, procedures and use of the MAP ea sily accessible\n Notify their treaty partners of administrative or statu tory processes\n\nRESOLUTION OF MAP CASES (PART C)\n\n View to the avoida nce of taxation which is not in accordance with the tax treaty\n An avera ge time frame of 24 months\n Adequate resources\n Staff in charge of map processes should have the authority\n Transparency with respect to posit ions\n\nIMPLEMENTATION OF MAP AGREEMENTS (PART D)\n\n Implement any agree ment reached in MAP discussions\n Agreements should be implemented on a t imely basis\n Avoid late adjustments\n\nASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY FOR THE MO NITORING AND REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEPS ACTION\n\n Preamble \n Objective\n Participation\n Duration and Term\n\nPEER REVIEW &\; MONITORING PROCESS\n\n Acquiring Inputs for the Stage 1 Peer Review\n Ou tline and Approval of a Stage 1 Peer Review Report\n Publication of Stage 1 Peer Review Reports\n Monitoring of Measures taken by Assessed Jurisdi ction to Improve the MAP Regime (i.e.\, Stage 2 Peer Monitoring)\n\nOBTAIN ING INPUTS FOR THE STAGE 1 PEER REVIEW\n\n Obtaining inputs from the asse ssed jurisdiction\n Obtaining input from the assessed jurisdiction’s pe ers\n Obtaining inputs from taxpayers\n\nDRAFTING AND APPROVAL OF STAGE 1 PEER REVIEW REPORT\n\n Stage 1 Peer Review report\n Approval of the Sta ge 1 Peer Review by the FTA MAP Forum\n Section I – purpose and backgro und to the monitoring and peer review process\n Section II – executive summary on the main conclusions based on the Stage 1 Peer Review reports\n Section III – Stage 1 Peer Review reports on the assessed jurisdiction s as approved\n\nADOPTION OF FTA MAP FORUM REPORT \n\n Examining measures taken by assessed jurisdiction (Stage 2 Peer Monitoring)\n Approval of S tage 2 Peer Monitoring report\n Adoption of FTA MAP Forum Update Report\n Confidentiality\n\nMAP STATISTICS REPORTING FRAMEWORK\n\n Introduction\ n MAP Process\n Starting of a MAP case\n Closing of a MAP case\n MAP S tatistics Reporting and Publication\n\nGUIDANCE ON SPECIFIC INFORMATION AN D DOCUMENTATION \n\n Contact information of the competent authority or th e office in charge of MAP cases\n The manner and form in which the taxpay er should submit its MAP request\n\n \; 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