Episode 12: Year-end employment tax planning in the UK In this installment of our series, Vialto Director Clara Flynn is joined by UK colleagues, Deborah Salmon and Phil Davis. They discuss the actions that employers need to take at year-end, as well as the challenges they typically witness as tax season unfolds. They also outline some key areas organizations should pay special attention to in order to avoid penalties, interest charges, and protracted reconciliations with HMRC.

Episode 11: Year-end employment tax planning in India Indian employers are gearing up for a busy year-end employment tax season. Join Vialto's Grace Huang and Sundeep Agarwal as they outline the wide range of activities employers must plan for. They also address the potential pitfalls of non-compliance with year-end requirements, while simultaneously planning for the new tax year.

Episode 10: Year-end employment tax planning in Malaysia Malaysia’s employment tax season is in full swing. Join Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Phing Phing Lim as they discuss the process, and what’s expected from employers at this time of year. They also address some of the most common challenges employers face, as well as how to mitigate the potential challenges and risks associated with year-end tax submissions.

Episode 09: Year-end employment tax planning in South Africa South African employers are already in the throes of employment tax season, with tax and social levy liabilities having been submitted in early March. With final employer returns due at the beginning of May, our host Ash Majithia and his guest—Claire Abraham, from Vialto in South Africa—provide a timely update on what’s required of employers, as well as some of the issues they typically see during the season.

Episode 08: Immigration and the global fight for talent Global migration and the ongoing battle for high-performing talent takes center stage in this episode of On the Move. Join our host, Sharan Kundi—Vialto's Global Immigration Leader—as she moderates a panel of our experts from around the world. They discuss trends that are driving immigration, and assess how several countries are filling their talent needs with smart immigration strategies.

Episode 07: Breaking down Singapore's new ONE Pass Singapore has long been a destination for top talent, and the country has been keen to attract high-performing workers. On January 1, 2023, its Ministry of Manpower (MOM) launched the new Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)—targeted at high earners or those with outstanding achievements in arts and culture, sports, and research and academia. Join Vialto's Samuel Koh and Faiz Radzwin as they dive into the eligibility criteria and application process – as well as practical advice for anyone thinking about applying for a ONE Pass.

Episode 06: China's Golden Tax System brings unprecedented focus on employment taxes With the evolution of the Golden Tax System, the Chinese government has continuously enhanced its approach to tax filings—and powerful technology has increased tax supervisors' ability to spot potential issues. Vialto's Adi Kesuma and Cynthia Duan discuss China's approach to reviewing employers' payroll withholding, as well as employment tax trends impacting organizations that operate in the country.

Episode 05: Employment tax audit trends in Canada The Canada Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Finance govern employers’ responsibilities related to their employment-related tax obligations. Join our host Greg Fetter, as he and Vialto’s Nicole Nazareth and Steve Shek discuss what tax authorities are focused on, and make practical suggestions on how organizations can effectively manage the risks associated with an audit in the world’s second-largest country.

Episode 04: Employment tax audit considerations in Germany Organizations operating in Germany with 20 or more employees may find themselves subject to an employment tax audit. Tune in as Vialto’s Marco Libudda and Anna Liepelt discuss what’s reviewed in an audit, how organizations should prepare, and what they can do to mitigate risk.

Episode 03: HMRC steps up audit activity in the UK With a tax receipt deficit of some £32 billion, it's no surprise that His Majesty's Revenue & Customs is proactively looking at corporations to fill the income gap. Our host, Vialto's Ash Majithia, is joined by his colleague Nick Carling—who specializes in tax authority audits and disputes—to discuss HMRC's approach to audits, and how organizations can plan and respond effectively.

Episode 02: Employment tax audits in the United States: Considerations at the Federal and State levels The Inflation Reduction Act increased funding to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by $80 billion—with some of the funds allocated to improving enforcement operations. In this episode, our Greg Fetter is joined by Ligeia Donis and Tina Schrob, who lead our federal and state employment tax teams, respectively. Ligeia talks about areas where the IRS is stepping up audit activity, while Tina provides an essential overview of employment tax issues at the state level. They also provide practical advice on how organizations can best maintain compliance or prepare for an audit.

Episode 01: Around the global employment tax world In an unpredictable economy, governments often focus on increasing tax receipts to help fill revenue gaps—and employment taxes is an area they scrutinize most rigorously. Join Ash Majithia, who co-leads Vialto's Global Employment Tax team with Aoife Reid, as he and experts from across the world provide a quick rundown of employment tax trends in their respective regions. Ash and the team also provide an overview of Vialto’s global employment tax capabilities in this inaugural episode of 'On the Move'.