Steve Kohart, PwC international tax partner and former OECD adviser, joins Doug McHoney to discuss the OECD's Pillar Two Administrative Guidance. They cover topics like safe harbor implementation, purchase price adjustments, hybrid arbitrage arrangements, CFC tax allocation, and potential additional guidance in 2024.
OECD's Pillar Two guidance simplifies compliance with transitional safe harbors using country-by-country data.
Challenges may arise from varied jurisdictional implementation of OECD Pillar 2 rules leading to effective application concerns.
Deep dives
Overview of OECD Pillar 2 Administrative Guidance and CBCR Safe Harbors
The OECD has released administrative guidance focusing on transitional country-by-country safe harbors, aimed at simplifying compliance with Pillar 2 rules. The guidance emphasizes a simplified reporting framework allowing reliance on country-by-country data for safe harbors. The complexity of compliance increases, raising questions about the efficacy of safe harbors versus full global income calculations.
Challenges in Implementing OECD Pillar 2 Rules in Adopting Jurisdictions
Concerns arise regarding the adoption of OECD Pillar 2 rules across jurisdictions, especially regarding potential retroactive implementation. Variations in implementing legislation may lead to challenges in incorporating guidance effectively. The guidance highlights potential differences in legislation adoption and effective application.
Discussion on Hybrid Arbitrage Arrangements and Allocation of CFC Taxes
The administrative guidance addresses hybrid arbitrage arrangements and the allocation of CFC taxes, outlining intricate rules for deductions, non-inclusions, duplicate losses, and tax recognition. The guidance clarifies allocation methods, providing relief for jurisdictions in the transition safe harbor when allocating CFC taxes.
Key Considerations for Taxpayers Regarding Pillar 2 Compliance
Taxpayers are advised not to make assumptions and to start early on the CBC process. Scrutinizing jurisdiction-specific compliance with safe harbors, revisiting data adequacy, and being mindful of legislative adoption in diverse jurisdictions are crucial. Emphasizing meticulous planning and assessing transitional safe harbor eligibility are paramount for effective Pillar 2 compliance.
Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Steve Kohart for our first podcast in PwC’s New York studio. Steve is a PwC international tax partner based in New York, and a former adviser for the OECD Center for Tax Policy and Administration. Doug and Steve discuss the OECD’s latest Pillar Two Administrative Guidance, which was published December 18, 2023 and primarily covers the transitional country by country Safe Harbor. More specifically, Doug and Steve address how jurisdictions will implement the guidance, purchase price accounting adjustments, consistent use of data, hybrid arbitrage arrangements, the allocation of CFC taxes, and whether the OECD will provide additional guidance in 2024.
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