Research Findings From Bloomberg Tax: The Valuable Role of the Tax Department in Mergers and Acquisitions

It should come as no surprise that the tax department is an essential player in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). And now, with historic tax reform a reality, the role of the tax department in M&As is as critical as ever, as companies attempt to understand not only the impact of tax law changes on their businesses but also the potential implications of the law on M&A transactions.

To help tax departments successfully manage increasing M&A activity, Bloomberg Tax surveyed more than 225 tax professionals across more than 200 corporations to understand:

• The ideal role of the tax department in M&A activity
• Challenges facing the tax department during the M&A process
• The impact of M&A activities on the tax department
• Best practices for tax departments handling M&A transactions

Download your free copy today to find out what tax leaders have to say about today’s M&A landscape and how tax planning affects the ultimate outcomes of deals.