The taxation of multinational corporate groups has become a major concern in the academic and political debate on the future of international taxation. In particular the arm’s length standard for the determination of transfer prices is under increasing pressure. Many countries and international bodies are now taking a closer look at the use of transfer prices for profit shifting and are exploring alternative mechanisms such as formulary apportionment for the allocation of taxing rights. With regard to this topic, this volume is the first to offer a concise analysis of transfer pricing in the international tax arena from an interdisciplinary legal and economic point of view. Fundamentals such as the efficient allocation of resources within multi-unit firms and distortions between different goals of transfer pricing as well as different aspects of it in tax and corporate law, the traditional OECD approach and practical aspects concerning intangibles, capital and risk allocation are covered by outstanding authors.

Capturing the core challenges faced by the international tax regime, this timely Research Handbook assesses the impacts of these challenges on a range of stakeholders, evaluating various paths to reform at a time when international tax policy is a topic high on politicians’ agendas.

Offers a concise exposition of the United States tax laws involved in international business and investment transactions.

Comprehensive overview of the Unisted States tax laws that affect international business, including international trade, investment, and finance. The various chapters consider jurisdiction to tax, source of income, deductions, organization of foreign operations, forming a foreign corporation, foreign tax credit, controlled foreign corporations, restructuring the foreign enterprise, characterization of gains and losses, export structures (DISC and FSC), possessions corporations, Americans overseas, general rules for foreign activitities in the USA, foreign individuals, foreign corporations, foreign taxes and related considerations, intercompany transactions, tax treaties, general tax avoidance provisions, international tax compliance, tax consequences of boycott involvement, state taxation of multinational operations, intellectual property, real estate, international leasing, exporting, importing, manufacturing, and use of international funds,