Jeff Westphal, president and CEO of tax software firm Vertex Inc., identifies key trends he sees dominating the global tax outlook for the next few years. Business Finance

When the state auditor calls, a positive attitude -- and solid preparation -- can really help. Small Business Review

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China looms large in many companies' expansion strategies, but coping with developing regulations in overseas jurisdictions can be a challenge. Here's an insider's perspective on the reality of doing business there. Business Finance

Public officials from California to Florida have discovered a new method of generating revenue that should put all executives on high alert: unclaimed property audits. Business Finance

Many companies doing business outside the United States have to comply with an array of value-added tax (VAT) programs, which means finding ways to effectively manage indirect taxes is becoming increasingly important. An Aberdeen report identifies the characteristics of companies that excel in this area. Business Finance

Score one small victory in the drive to reduce the paperwork required of taxpayers. Last week, the IRS issued temporary and proposed regulations that would remove the duplicate filing requirements currently imposed for Form 5472, "Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business." Business Finance

The IRS catches almost 3,000 tax scofflaws in its own ranks each year, but some employees still dodge the system, according to a new Treasury Department report. MarketWatch