The joint development of a first-of-its-kind suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tax analysis tools for the UK has been announced by KPMG UK and Blue J.
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How to distinguish between income from transactions undertaken as a hobby or in the course of a business, and between different kinds of activities.
Sifting through hundreds of irrelevant cases is time-consuming and there’s still the very real risk that you’ll miss the relevant material you’re looking for.
Two takeaways on determining whether parties are dealing at arm’s length (Damis Properties Inc. v. The Queen).
The grim one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada has highlighted that many businesses across the country continue to struggle financially. Two Federal assistance programs, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) have helped by giving out a combined total of over $77 billion in subsidies, but it is not enough for many small and medium-sized businesses.
Through a rigorous, human-driven research and development process, Blue J Legal is able to use the power of machine learning in order to synthesize the multitude of factors present in every case to make accurate predictions. Data scientists and experienced lawyers are involved at each step of the multi-faceted and laborious process, wherein we translate the universe of unstructured data, such as relevant cases and tribunal decisions, into structured data that is capable of being used in machine learning.
"Blue J’s long-term vision imagines a world in which, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology, legal uncertainty is a thing of the past. Recognizing that we must hold ourselves accountable to stay true to our mission and, in so doing, avoid creating unintended outcomes, Blue J’s internal ethics committee RELAI (which stands for Responsible, Ethical, Legal AI) was founded in 2019. Our first task was to draft a Charter on Algorithmic Responsibility."
Today, Blue J, the leading provider of analytics for tax positions, and Gowling WLG, a leading international law firm, announced a new collaboration that has led to an advanced search tool for worldwide legal resources related to the interpretation of “principal purpose” in domestic legislation and treaties. The tool is the latest addition to the Canadian version of Blue J Tax and is available for immediate use by subscribers to the platform across the country.
Blue J, the leading provider of analytics for tax positions, and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, a leader in Canadian business law, announced today an innovative collaboration that has led to an advanced search tool for resources related to international transfer pricing. The tool is the latest addition to the Canadian version of Blue J Tax and is available for immediate use by subscribers to the platform across the country.
The complexity and novelty of the TOSI, in combination with its tax consequences affecting a wide range of private business structures, present several challenges for tax professionals.
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new and improved Blue J Tax (formerly known as Tax Foresight). These updates reflect our commitment to provide
On the income vs. capital issue, Blue J Tax correctly predicted that these sales should be reported as business income based on several factors unique to the case in Wall v. The Queen.
Tax Foresight Correctly Predicts the Case Outcomes of Cal. Ridge Wind Energy, LLC v. United States and Bishop Hill Energy, LLC v. United States.
Siegal Tax Law is a small law firm focused on resolving and avoiding tax disputes. Its use of technology, like Blue J Tax, enables the firm to provide timely, pragmatic, and cost-effective solutions to tax disputes with uncompromising quality.
Whether you are working on mergers and acquisitions or asset arrangements to optimize tax scenarios, professional diagrams are valuable communication tools.
Type “D” Reorganizations with helpful tips & standard and Rev. Rul. 70-240 diagrams. Non-divisive “D” reorgs are the focus. IRC § 368(a)(1)(D) also discussed.
This infographic guide serves as a reference to the common corporate diagram shapes and conventions that exist, and when they would be used.
With Blue J Folios, find structure charts, IRS guidance, cases, relevant statutes, and more on a number of legal topics - with a click.
Look at the five strategies you can adopt today to build client-ready diagrams faster (and better) than ever before. Reduce hours of work to minutes
For students in the area of tax law, poring over tax code, regulations, and IRS guidance and keeping up with changing laws may not be a thrilling prospect.
This month in our Blue J Predicts column we examine the deduction of legal and litigation expenses in the context of the generic drug industry.
Drive efficiency with Blue J's Quick Start templates for structure chart diagramming. Pre-built for easy customization by practitioners. Save 49 hours a month
BMSS and Blue J partner to improve client deliverables in tax research & diagramming using advanced AI and intelligent diagram tech.
7 tax leaders share how they boost their team's efficiency with the right tools - cutting down on non-billable work and turnaround times.
With Blue J, Dr. Valrie Chambers, Associate Professor of Tax and Accounting, prepares students for the future of tax. Here's how.
Get started with this Type B Reorganization guide and a Rev. Rul. 79-4 diagram example. Find helpful examples and tips with this downloadable PDF.
Get started with this Double Dummy Structure guide. We reference IRC § 368(c), IRC § 351 and other relevant Code provisions
Get started with Type A reorganizations using this guide. Includes Type A reorganization structure examples and tips...
To better understand cases around financial recordkeeping, we use the Blue J Predictor to examine the recent Tax Court decision in Skolnick.
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