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PwC's Tax Bites Podcast
We are facing times of unprecedented changes and challenges. Taxation has been closely connected to geopolitical developments in the past century, given the connection between tax revenues and public expenditure. In this podcast series we reflect on the relevance of the geopolitical developments in view of tax policy. We provide an insight into the main tax policy developments that you should be aware of. Our EU tax bites focus on direct tax developments in the EU and beyond.
Episodes
69 episodes
The importance of data readiness for tax audits
As announced in episode 58, we’re launching a series of podcasts on tax audits. In this episode Pieter invited Stefaan Dewachter, Gill Van Damme and Véronique De Brabanter to talk about practical data readiness for tax audits, particularly in t...
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CBAM Business impact
In this second episode of our CBAM mini-series, Pieter is joined again by Helena Caluwé and Aurélien Denis to go one level deeper: what does CBAM actually mean for businesses? Beyond the compliance filings, CBAM is fundamentally a governance an...
Rewrite of OECD TP Guidelines chapter on intra-group services
The OECD just opened a public consultation on a revised Chapter VII of the Transfer Pricing Guidelines covering intragroup services, with comments due 22 July and a public consultation in November. Whereas the objective is to align Chapter VII ...
European Tax Omnibus proposal
The European Commission’s proposal for a Tax Omnibus Directive has been leaked ahead of its official publication later this month. The Tax Omnibus Directive aims to simplify the EU direct tax framework, reduce compliance costs for ...
CBAM Unpacked: What it is and why it matters now
Welcome to the first episode of our new Tax Bites mini-series dedicated to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the broader EU carbon taxation landscape. In this opening episode, Pieter sits down with our CBAM experts, Helena and A...
Transfer Pricing audits
New Tax Bites episode out now! Pieter sits down with transfer pricing experts Ann and Brecht, and legal expert Véronique, to explore the changing Belgian TP audit landscape. Discover what happened to the traditional February audit "wave", how a...
Trade and tariffs update – US IEEPA Tariffs Overturned and the EU–India Trade Deal
This episode covers the US Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA tariffs and the latest developments in the EU’s trade agenda, including the newly agreed EU–India trade agreement, and what it could mean for your businesses.
International Tax Strategy for 2026: Aligning global tax policy changes with business operations
This podcast covers key points from our 6 February 2026 international tax webinar, including the Side‑by‑Side Package, updates on trade and tariffs, work mobility, and changes to the OECD Commentary. We also discuss expectations for 2026. ...
DAC 7
In this episode, Pieter sits down with Niels D'Hondt and Jeroen Aerts to unpack the DAC 7 reporting obligation. Our specialists break down what platform operators need to know: who qualifies as a reporting platform operator, what information mu...
Inside the OECD Pillar 2 Side-by-Side package: Key features and insights
This podcast episode provides an overview of the Pillar 2 Side-by-Side agreement and its key features. We discuss the main points of the newly introduced safe harbors and highlight what listeners should watch for in the (near) future. Tune in f...
Tax Webinar (26/9) Navigating Shifts in Global Tax Policy: Implications for Businesses
In this after‑event podcast we discuss the origin of our international tax webinar series and distill the key takeaways of the last edition (23–25 September 2025). We highlight, and reflect on, recent developments such as the G7 side‑by‑side ap...
Amended penalty regime for first offence
With this podcast we kick off a series of podcasts on topics related to tax audits. In this first podcast we discuss the recent amendment to the penalty regime applicable to a first offence. Pieter interrogates his guests on the implications of...
DAC6
The mandatory disclosure rules, commonly known as DAC 6, have been in place since 2020. There is a renewed focus on this legislation. The EU is looking into an update of the hallmarks, potentially including the Unshell Directive proposal in the...
Pillar 2 and the US Tax Regime
The global tax landscape just took a major turn. In our next episode, Pieter and his guests dive into the G7 agreement that would exempt U.S.-parented multinational groups from the Pillar 2 Income Inclusion and Undertaxed Profits Rule. In retur...
Belgium’s new government agreement: First insights
Welcome to our Tax Bites podcast series. In this episode, we bring together several colleagues who have closely monitored the recent Belgian government negotiations. Join us as we delve into the newly agreed measures at the Belgian government l...
VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
Welcome to our podcast, where we explore the future of VAT. ViDA, or VAT in the Digital Age, is an EU initiative aimed at modernizing the VAT system. It introduces mandatory e-invoicing, extends the One-Stop-Shop (OSS), and sets new rules for p...
New January 2025 OECD Guidance on Pillar 2
On 15 January, the OECD published a new package of guidance and information on Pillar 2. Pieter and his guests explore what is in the package, and discuss what the potential impact can be of the new guidance. We discuss the updated guidance on ...
Draft DAC9 Directive seeking to facilitate Pillar 2 compliance in the EU - What’s in it?
On October 28 the European Commission published a new Draft Directive, DAC 9, which seeks to harmonise the filing of the Pillar 2 Information Return within the EU. Tune in if you want to know what’s in the proposed Directive and what the attent...
Belgian QDMTT return - how does it look?
Belgium published its QDMTT tax return and asks feedback to stakeholders. Are you interested to learn how Belgium looks at the QDMTT return? Tune in and get an update!
The Belgian government negotiations: what’s on the table?
The Belgian government negotiations are ongoing as we speak: what is in the ‘Nota De Wever’? Get a comprehensive overview from our experts in the latest edition of the tax bites podcast. Our experts reflect on how this can impact groups with Be...
What’s going on at the UN? The draft Terms of Reference for negotiating a Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
In this episode, we share our first impressions on the ‘Zero Draft’ Terms of Reference (ToR) for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation released by the United Nations (UN) on 7 June 2024. Furthermore, we provide a brief over...
Pillar 2 latest state of play & a closer look into Belgium’s implementation
In this episode of Tax Bites Podcast, we delve again into the intricate world of Pillar 2, what countries have done so far and we put a spotlight on Belgium's implementation of the new rules. Join us as we dissect the latest updates and explore...
New Administrative Guidance on Pillar 2 and new timeline Pillar 1 - Amount A
A first critical look at the items addressed by the Administrative Guidance! In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Administrative Guidance on Pillar 2 published by the OECD on Monday 18 December 2023. A wide range o...
Future-proofing your statutory reporting function (Part 5)
Future-proofing your statutory reporting function: managing transformations in the STAT & tax functionIn this fifth and final episode of our mini-series, we want to bring it all together. How do companies deliver in practice ...
Decoding CBAM: Navigating Carbon Pricing in the EU
In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced by the European Commission. From targeted industries to a two-phase implementation, we break down why CBAM matters and its impact on busines...