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Forward Thinking. Global Mindset. Adding Value.

Today's unprecedented economic challenges are forcing companies to rethink the way they do business. To meet these new challenges, many organizations are seeking a different type of tax advice.

"To be successful in the face of the unprecedented changes we are seeing in the business environment, we cannot focus solely on providing the highest quality tax services, that’s a given. The true differentiator for KPMG in this new world of tax is our people. Our modern tax professionals demonstrate that they can think beyond the present and see beyond borders, as they work with clients to deliver long-lasting value."

Shaun Kelly
Vice Chair, Tax, KPMG LLP
Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard Case Study

KPMG was in San Francisco in July for Major League Baseball's midsummer classic and had the chance to catch up with John Schreiber, Director of Income Tax Accounting at HP just before the All-Star Game.

Check out what John had to say about how KPMG is teaming with HP to help them with their business.

The modern tax professionals of KPMG and the member firms of KPMG International focus on turning knowledge into value for our clients. This begins by thinking beyond the present. That is, we anticipate the potential long- and short-term consequences of an action. In addition, we take the time to consider the various obstacles to change, and through our collaborative, global-network approach help clients implement decisions that can deliver real value to their businesses. Today and in the future. To meet these new challenges, many organizations are seeking a different type of tax advice. It's advice that goes beyond the present. Beyond borders. Even beyond tax. In other words, it's the type of advice you can expect from the modern tax professionals at KPMG.

At KPMG, our modern tax professional are Forward Thinking, possess a Global Mindset and are Adding Value.

The modern tax professional brings the proposition to life by consistently and globally displaying a multi-disciplinary approach, technical excellence, quality & integrity, industry knowledge and an understanding of the new world of tax & how it impacts our communities.

We offer a range of tax services to our clients — from state and local tax to international corporate tax — to help develop business, improve processes, manage costs, and stay in step with regulatory requirements.

International Corporate Services (ICS)

KPMG's International Corporate Services (ICS) professionals are committed to helping companies achieve tax efficiency in their international operations, and have the experience and technical skills to advise clients on many aspects of international taxation from both inbound and outbound transaction perspectives. Our understanding of rapidly changing cross-border business practices and our extensive knowledge of tax law and general business conditions in jurisdictions around the world allow us to provide specialized services to assist clients with current issues and achieving business objectives. ICS professionals provide a broad range of tax consulting services that assist clients with:

  • Establishing new operations, including joint ventures
  • Organizing or modifying distribution networks through foreign affiliates
  • Planning low-cost financing structures and alternatives
  • Reviewing foreign manufacturing and service operations
  • Integrating global operations based on business needs
  • Complying with U.S. tax, tax accounting, and international trade requirements.

International Tax Centers of Excellence

Covering major countries and regions around the world, the International Tax Centers of Excellence located in the United States assist companies with effective tax planning that involves multiple jurisdictions. Center professionals have firsthand, country-focused business knowledge and are steeped in the tax laws, industries, and business environments of their countries of focus. The centers offer quick access to home-country tax knowledge and serve as ready access points to the worldwide resources of KPMG International member firms. But the centers' true strength lies in the collaboration among the centers to address international tax issues. This collaboration provides multiple perspectives and can assist clients in identifying alternative tax planning approaches to business opportunities and challenges.

Trade and Customs Services

The ICS practice also offers a wide array of trade advisory and risk management services through a focused team of Trade and Customs Services professionals who have extensive experience working with clients and interacting with customs officials — both U.S. and non-U.S. — on various trade programs. These individuals include former U.S. Customs and Border Protection import specialists and field auditors, former Bureau of Industry and Security personnel, custom brokers, and transportation and logistics professionals. KPMG's Trade and Customs professionals can help clients reduce supply chain costs and achieve operational efficiencies in such areas as customs duty savings, import and export compliance, foreign trade zone implementation, and preferential trade program qualification.