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APAs in Australia, Canada and the United States: current developments and future directions

Markham, Michelle A. (2006) APAs in Australia, Canada and the United States: current developments and future directions. Intertax 34(8-9):pp. 393-404.

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Abstract

Australia, Canada and the United States have all in recent years introduced more severe penalties for non-compliance with transfer pricing documentation rules. At the same time, they have taken steps to enhance their APA programs to deal with the ensuing proliferation of transfer pricing controversies. These countries have also adopted the practice of issuing annual reports of their APA programs, documenting such issues as APA processing times, types and methodologies, along with the perceived benefits of entering into an APA from the point of view of the ATO, the CRA and the IRS. This paper will provide a comparative review of the abovementioned APA programs, looking at recent developments and outlining future directions.

Item Type:Journal Article
RM Number:2007000848
Status:Published
Keywords:Australia, Canada, United States, APA programs, ATO, CRA, IRS, cross-border transactions
Subjects:390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law > 390118 Taxation Law
390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law
ID Code:5037
Deposited By:Hoshiko, Nami
Deposited On:18 September 2006
Alternative Locations:http://www.kluwerlawonline.com/toc.php?pubcode=TAXI
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2006 Kluwer Law International
Copyright Statement:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
Additional Information:m.markham@qut.edu.au