Tax Compliance & Regulatory Drafting
Analyze transfer pricing documentation, tax provisions in agreements, and compliance requirements to support audit preparation and defense.
50-65% reduction in document analysis
Systematic issue identification
Practice Area Specialties
The Problem
- ✗Technical complexity of tax law
- ✗Interplay between tax and accounting
- ✗Multi-jurisdictional requirements
- ✗Documentation requirements
- ✗Audit preparation
How Claude Helps
Reviews transfer pricing documentation, analyzes tax provisions in agreements, identifies compliance requirements, drafts tax-related disclosures, and prepares audit support materials.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Identify tax issues
Determine the tax issues in the transaction or compliance context.
Gather relevant documentation
Compile transfer pricing studies, agreements, and regulatory materials.
Analyze tax implications
Review documentation for arm's length compliance and regulatory requirements.
Draft required documentation
Prepare transfer pricing reports, disclosures, and compliance materials.
Review for completeness
Ensure all documentation requirements are met for each jurisdiction.
Maintain for audit defense
Organize and preserve documentation for potential audit inquiries.
Example Prompt
Review this transfer pricing documentation: CONTEXT: - US parent with EU and APAC subsidiaries - Intercompany services arrangement - Management fee charged to subsidiaries ANALYSIS REQUESTED: 1. ARM'S LENGTH ANALYSIS - Method selected (comparable uncontrolled, cost plus, etc.) - Comparability analysis adequacy - Range determination 2. DOCUMENTATION COMPLETENESS - Functional analysis included? - Economic analysis adequate? - Contemporaneous documentation? 3. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS - US documentation requirements (IRC 6662) - Local country requirements - Master file / local file requirements 4. RISK AREAS - Potential audit issues - Documentation gaps - Methodology weaknesses 5. RECOMMENDATIONS - Documentation improvements - Additional analysis needed - Defense strategy considerations Output as transfer pricing documentation assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Claude provide tax advice?
Claude assists with document analysis and drafting. Actual tax advice requires licensed tax professionals.
What about tax code interpretation?
Claude can analyze statutory language. Tax interpretation should be confirmed with qualified tax counsel.
Can Claude handle international tax?
Provide relevant treaty and foreign law information. International tax analysis should be confirmed with local counsel.