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The W-8 Web – Perils OF W-8 Validation
March 15, 2024The US tax system is one of the biggest in the world, which of course means that changes will have […]Read more
There Might Be A Problem With Your TCC – And You Need To Act Now
March 12, 2024Now that we’ve all relaxed after the IRS notification that electronic filings of US tax returns (Form 1042) have been […]Read more
Periodic Review Certifications – A Beginners Guide
February 29, 2024After my last article about periodic reviews, a few people asked questions about the types of certifications submitted to the […]Read more
Periodic Reviews – Essential Oversight for QIs
February 27, 2024I just know that a lot of you groaned and put your heads in your hands when you read that […]Read more
1042-S Reporting – A 9-Month Activity You’re Already Behind On
February 14, 2024It’s that time of year again – US 1042-S reporting season! It’s a financial institution’s worst nightmare, and many aren’t […]Read more
Muinmos and TConsult ink deal over digital investor tax self-declarations
October 2, 2023Muinmos and TConsult have signed an agreement to integrate TConsult’s Investor Self-Declaration platform (ISD) into Muinmos’ Client Onboarding Platform, enabling Muinmos’ clients, typically financial institutions, to automatically obtain ISDs instead of using multiple paper tax certification forms to document the tax status of their clients.Read more
Training: The QI’s Achilles’ Heel
April 20, 2023Training is an essential component of your obligations as a QI. In this article we explore what the QI Agreement says about training and how we can help you to deliver cost-effective training to everyone in your firm with a role in QI compliance.Read more
Announcing the Tax Compliance Toolkit Training Academy
April 18, 2023We are delighted to officially announce the launch of the Tax Compliance Toolkit Training Academy with our debut course: QI Essentials. This course provides a foundation level understanding of the U.S. qualified intermediary regime and the role you play in helping your firm to be compliant with the terms of the QI Agreement. Find out how you can access the training...Read more
Argentina becomes latest jurisdiction to sign an IGA with the USA
December 22, 2022The latest FATCA news is that Argentina has signed a Model 1A IGA with the US. We consider what this means for Argentine financial institutions.Read more
The New QI Agreement 2023: What it means for you (Webinar Recording)
December 13, 2022A new QI Agreement is due to be released in January 2023, including new obligations for qualified intermediaries that allow their clients to own interests in publicly traded partnerships. We hosted a webinar on 8th December for financial institutions in Taiwan and Hong Kong to explain the implications of these proposed changes. Watch the recording now...Read more