Tax controversy

Stay resolution-ready in challenging tax environments

With greater complexity, more reporting obligations and increased scrutiny, tax controversies are ever-present risks for today’s corporations. Though the risks of controversy may be part of doing business, they are often avoidable. Taking a proactive approach to preventing, managing and resolving disputes can keep you ahead of controversy and more in control of the challenges it can create for your business.

We believe day-one readiness is your most effective defense against the spectrum of risk, mitigating its potential impact across your business, from reputation to workforce. At PwC, our Tax Controversy team is uniquely qualified to help you navigate disputes to faster resolution and better results. Offering a full range of controversy services along with collaborative technologies, we cover areas ranging from early risk identification and audit readiness to global dispute resolution and transfer pricing solutions. Our community of solvers has industry relationships, deep technical experience, notable track records and decades of in-house and government experience. We are dedicated to keeping your company resolution-ready, resolving your tax controversies and delivering outcomes you can trust.

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86% of tax leaders expect an increase in demand for global tax transparency in the next few years, which could lead to greater reputational risk and increased tax controversy for businesses.

Source: PwC Pulse Survey

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State and local tax

Our state and local tax (SALT) specialists assist businesses in navigating disputes with tax authorities at the state and local levels, helping to resolve issues related to tax assessments, audits and compliance. Our team of SALT specialists can identify and evaluate exposures and potential refund positions at the earliest point in the audit process for more favorable and efficient resolutions.

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Tax controversy and regulatory services

Get ahead of disputes to avoid costly and unpredictable litigation with an approach that limits tax risk with proactive management strategies. The tax controversy and regulatory services team is composed of former IRS and Treasury officials who work to proactively prevent, manage and resolve tax disputes to help companies reduce their risk of unnecessary controversy and related compliance costs. Our goal is to allow corporate taxpayers to focus on their business operations and objectives by effectively preventing, managing and resolving their tax disputes.

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Tax controversy managed services

Our tax controversy managed services specialists help organizations proactively manage their tax affairs by providing ongoing guidance, strategic planning and compliance support, while also assisting in resolving any tax-related disputes and issues that may arise. Leveraging a targeted managed services delivery model for controversy can allow you to proactively manage fluctuating regulatory changes, create efficiencies and overcome potential business challenges caused by tax-related issues.

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Transfer pricing

Our transfer pricing tax controversy team specializes in helping multinational corporations with issues related to intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and resolving disputes with tax authorities. We provide strategic guidance, dispute resolution and proactive planning, including compliant, tax-efficient structures that deliver better — and faster — business results.

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Kevin Brown

Kevin Brown

Principal, Tax Controversy and Regulatory Services Leader, PwC US

Brian Burt

Brian Burt

Transfer Pricing & Customs Tax Services Leader, PwC US

Tina Skidmore

Tina Skidmore

National Practice Leader, State and Local Tax, PwC US

Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith

Principal, Leader, Tax Risk Management & Tax Controversy, PwC US

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