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The TAJ’s Transitional Tax Regime — Managing the IFRS 17 Impact Over Ten Years

July 4, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

The adoption of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts has brought sweeping changes to how insurers measure and recognize revenue. While these changes improve transparency and comparability in financial reporting, they also introduce volatility in taxable income—especially in the year of transition. Recognizing this, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) issued a Technical Advisory (#022924/01/IT) outlining a 10-year transitional...

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Dividends and Buybacks: How Capital Allocation Skews TSR

July 1, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

In the pursuit of maximizing shareholder value, many companies lean heavily on tools like dividends and stock buybacks. These actions are often well-received by investors and can have a direct impact on Total Shareholder Return (TSR) — the popular metric that combines stock appreciation and dividends into one figure. But beneath the surface, these capital...

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Dawgen Decodes Digital Taxation: Practical Insights for Caribbean Enterprises

June 28, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

A Localized Guide for Businesses with Cross-Border Digital Revenue Digital Growth, Tax Complexity Caribbean enterprises are embracing the digital economy like never before. From eCommerce platforms and software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers to digital marketers and app developers, the region’s businesses are tapping into global markets—offering services to clients across North America, Europe, Africa, and beyond. But...

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DST vs. DST: Comparing Global Digital Services Taxes (Canada, EU, India & More)

June 28, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

A Comparative Analysis of Digital Tax Strategies Around the World Taxing a Borderless Economy As the global economy shifts from physical goods to digital services, governments worldwide face a fundamental question: How do you tax companies that generate revenue from users in your country—without a physical presence there? In response, numerous countries have introduced Digital...

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Digital Dollars and National Borders: Canada’s Taxation of Online Giants

June 28, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

How Canada Is Setting a Precedent in Taxing Foreign Digital Engagement with Canadian Users Rewriting the Rules of Tax in a Digital World The modern economy is digital by design. Global tech giants like Google, Amazon, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb generate massive revenues in countries where they don’t operate physical offices or own tangible assets—yet...

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Taxing the Intangible: Challenges in the Digital Economy

June 28, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

A New Frontier in Taxation The digital economy has revolutionized commerce, enabling companies to create and deliver value across borders without physical presence. From streaming services to online marketplaces and social media platforms, business models are increasingly built on intangible assets—such as data, algorithms, software, and digital interactions. However, this shift presents a formidable challenge...

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The Cost of Digital Growth: Navigating Tax Traps in Online Expansion

June 28, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

Growth Without Borders – But At What Cost? The digital revolution has empowered businesses to reach customers across continents with the click of a button. For tech platforms, eCommerce companies, and digital service providers, global expansion offers enormous revenue potential. However, this borderless growth comes with a growing burden: cross-border taxation. From Digital Services Taxes...

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From Complexity to Clarity: Mastering Tax Risk and Opportunity

June 16, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

In a world where tax regulations are evolving faster than ever and global scrutiny is at an all-time high, organizations must do more than comply—they must strategize. Tax is no longer just a cost of doing business; it is a critical area of risk and, when managed proactively, a source of competitive advantage. At Dawgen...

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GCC Tax Reforms in Action: Navigating the Quiet Transformation of Fiscal Policy

May 8, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

A Region at a Fiscal Crossroads For much of the past century, countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—relied almost exclusively on oil revenues to fund public services, infrastructure, and social programs. This model delivered prosperity, but also introduced a critical vulnerability: fiscal dependence on...

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Winners and Losers: Firm-Level Impacts of GCC Tax Reforms Revealed

May 8, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

Tax Reform and the Business Bottom Line Since 2014, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—has embarked on a fiscal journey to reduce dependence on oil revenues. While macroeconomic indicators have largely weathered these tax reforms with resilience, the firm-level effects tell a more nuanced...

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