The programme has been launched in Bhutan, with India serving as the Partner Jurisdiction.
26 June 2021 Current Affairs:Bhutan launched the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme in collaboration with India.
About the TIWB Programme:
♦ It is a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (OECD).
♦ The programme has been launched in Bhutan, with India serving as the Partner Jurisdiction.
♦ The Tax Expert for this programme has been provided by India.
♦ This programme, which is expected to last about 24 months, aims to assist Bhutan in strengthening its tax administration by transferring technical know-how and skills to its tax auditors and sharing best audit practises in collaboration with the UNDP and the TIWB Secretariat.
♦ The program's primary focus will be on international taxation and transfer pricing.
♦ The TIWB Initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of tax audit knowledge and skills with developing-country tax administrations through a targeted, real-time “learning by doing” approach.
♦ Selected experts will work directly with local tax officials on current audits and audit-related issues pertaining to international tax matters as well as general audit practises applicable to specific cases.
About the TIWB Programme:
♦ It is a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (OECD).
♦ The programme has been launched in Bhutan, with India serving as the Partner Jurisdiction.
♦ The Tax Expert for this programme has been provided by India.
♦ This programme, which is expected to last about 24 months, aims to assist Bhutan in strengthening its tax administration by transferring technical know-how and skills to its tax auditors and sharing best audit practises in collaboration with the UNDP and the TIWB Secretariat.
♦ The program's primary focus will be on international taxation and transfer pricing.
♦ The TIWB Initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of tax audit knowledge and skills with developing-country tax administrations through a targeted, real-time “learning by doing” approach.
♦ Selected experts will work directly with local tax officials on current audits and audit-related issues pertaining to international tax matters as well as general audit practises applicable to specific cases.