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Zoom in on corporate tax

Effective tax planning is more critical than ever. Recent corporate scandals have given rise to a new age of tax planning, in which companies are increasingly concerned with minimizing taxes in ways that also minimize their risk profile. Today’s tax directors have to balance tax rate management with long-term business strategy. Above all, they must step back and look at their tax situation strategically. Getting a fresh perspective on tax planning can lead to better tax risk management and lower effective tax rates.

A new age of tax planning: Effective tax rate management in today’s environment

Do you know your effective tax rate? Understanding how your ETR compares with industry averages is only the starting point for effective tax rate management. International Tax Partner Peter Corcoran offers a comparison of 200 Canadian companies by sector.  
Paying too much tax?Are you paying too much tax?
How can you determine if your corporate taxes are too high? Deloitte’s Strategic Tax Review can help analyze your tax situation, and find ways to reduce your taxes.
Tax risk management for boardsTax risk management for boards
In today’s regulatory climate, boards must reassess tax risk to meet governance standards and protect their reputations. Find out what directors should know about better assessing and managing their tax risk.
Shopping for lower tax rates?Shopping for lower tax rates?
Governments use tax incentives to attract businesses. If you want to lower your corporate taxes, one way is to “shop around” for more competitive jurisdictions.
Navigating your risk profileNavigating your risk profile
Partner John Stacey examines what the regulatory climate means for tax planning. Discover how a four-phase tax risk management approach can help companies manage risk.
Related links for taxTax tips for private companies
Owner-managed companies require a different approach to tax optimization than public companies. Tax Partner Eddy Burello outlines three strategies that can help private companies lower their tax rates.
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