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The Role Of Physical Presence In The Taxation Of Cross-Border Personal Services, Michael Kirsch
The Role Of Physical Presence In The Taxation Of Cross-Border Personal Services, Michael Kirsch
Michael Kirsch
This Article addresses the role of physical presence in the taxation of cross-border personal services. For much of the last century, both U.S. internal law and bilateral treaties have used the service provider’s physical location as the touchstone for determining international taxing jurisdiction. Modern developments - in particular, the significant advances in global communication technology and the increasing mobility of individuals - raise important questions regarding the continued viability of this physical presence standard. These modern developments have already facilitated the offshoring of numerous types of personal services, such as radiology, accounting, and legal services. As communication technology improves, the …