Which of the following is true about your tax department structure?
There is a headquarters tax department that directs,
manages or coordinates the global tax function
There are employees with tax responsibilities
for particular regions or multiple countries
48%
24%
Is the structure of your tax department expected to change in the near future?
Source: KPMG International 2009, 2012
2009
2012
16%
19%
Yes
84%
81%
No
If yes, what are the primary reasons for change?
Source: KPMG International 2009, 2012
2009
2012
34%
65%
Increase/improve control
27%
63%
Reduce costs
35%
53%
Improve/enhance tax risk management
39%
60%
Improve/create efficiencies
N/A
50%
Better alignment with business and/or finance function structure and needs (2012 survey only)
Who do they report to?
60%
Headquarters tax function
38%
Regional finance/accounting personnel
3%
Source: KPMG International 2012
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