Jason Ward
@jasonward-cictar.bsky.social
Principal Analyst @ CICTAR
Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability & Research
Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability & Research
Trump’s protection racket for the world’s largest corporate tax dodgers continues, this makes the G7’s Pillar 2 exemptions for US MNCs even more absurd! @cictar.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Trump’s protection racket for the world’s largest corporate tax dodgers continues, this makes the G7’s Pillar 2 exemptions for US MNCs even more absurd! @cictar.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
Public country by country reporting, it's coming soon...
The world's best multinational tax transparency reporting requirement! (best for now...) @cictar.bsky.social
www.law360.com/tax-authorit...
The world's best multinational tax transparency reporting requirement! (best for now...) @cictar.bsky.social
www.law360.com/tax-authorit...
Australia Issues Guidance On Public Country-By-Country Law - Law360 Tax Authority
Australia issued guidance Friday on how to comply with its public country-by-country reporting law, including filing instructions, formatting and the information required to be disclosed.
www.law360.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Public country by country reporting, it's coming soon...
The world's best multinational tax transparency reporting requirement! (best for now...) @cictar.bsky.social
www.law360.com/tax-authorit...
The world's best multinational tax transparency reporting requirement! (best for now...) @cictar.bsky.social
www.law360.com/tax-authorit...
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'This is a phoney use of a non-profit status in order to create private wealth. It absolutely makes no sense'
CICTAR's Jason Ward talks to Australian National Broadcaster, ABC about the proposed tax games of private healthcare company Healthscope:
cictar.org/news/abc/hea...
CICTAR's Jason Ward talks to Australian National Broadcaster, ABC about the proposed tax games of private healthcare company Healthscope:
cictar.org/news/abc/hea...
Private Healthcare company Healthscope under fire over proposal to farm millions in employees' tax benefits — Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research
ABC report on tax shenanigans proposed by a private health company, owned by Canadian asset managers Brookfield, as it seeks to re-launch itself as a non-profit outfit.
cictar.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
'This is a phoney use of a non-profit status in order to create private wealth. It absolutely makes no sense'
CICTAR's Jason Ward talks to Australian National Broadcaster, ABC about the proposed tax games of private healthcare company Healthscope:
cictar.org/news/abc/hea...
CICTAR's Jason Ward talks to Australian National Broadcaster, ABC about the proposed tax games of private healthcare company Healthscope:
cictar.org/news/abc/hea...
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/ABPAKt22oClX...
Billionaire Hands off Public Policy!
Tesla's chair is in charge of our tech future - but it should be us shaping policy
getup.to
October 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/ABPAKt22oClX...
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You may have heard of corporations using #OffshoreTaxHavens to avoid taxes, but what does that actually look like? The latest episode of Policy for the People breaks it down
@itep.org, @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social, @cictar.bsky.social
@itep.org, @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social, @cictar.bsky.social
How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it - Oregon Center for Public Policy
I want to thank Jason Ward and Spandan Marasini for sharing their insights into how it is that big corporations hide their profits and what we can do to
www.ocpp.org
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
You may have heard of corporations using #OffshoreTaxHavens to avoid taxes, but what does that actually look like? The latest episode of Policy for the People breaks it down
@itep.org, @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social, @cictar.bsky.social
@itep.org, @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social, @cictar.bsky.social
Corporate lobbyists doing what they do!
"Numerous supporters of the proposal, including union leaders and advocates for education, public health, direct personal care and other services... Sen. Liz Miranda... said the change would ensure large multinationals "actually pay their fair share" of taxes"
"Numerous supporters of the proposal, including union leaders and advocates for education, public health, direct personal care and other services... Sen. Liz Miranda... said the change would ensure large multinationals "actually pay their fair share" of taxes"
COST Decries Massachusetts Foreign-Source Income Tax Plan - Law360 Tax Authority
A Massachusetts proposal supporters said would fight offshore corporate tax avoidance and raise $400 billion annually would violate the U.S. Constitution and place the state at odds with other jurisdi...
www.law360.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Corporate lobbyists doing what they do!
"Numerous supporters of the proposal, including union leaders and advocates for education, public health, direct personal care and other services... Sen. Liz Miranda... said the change would ensure large multinationals "actually pay their fair share" of taxes"
"Numerous supporters of the proposal, including union leaders and advocates for education, public health, direct personal care and other services... Sen. Liz Miranda... said the change would ensure large multinationals "actually pay their fair share" of taxes"
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"The Canadian government must not bow to corporate pressure — or President Donald Trump — and instead ensure that profits earned in Canada are taxed in Canada"
CICTAR's Jason Ward on why Canada should follow Australia on tax transparency in Canada's National Observer: cictar.org/news/canadao...
CICTAR's Jason Ward on why Canada should follow Australia on tax transparency in Canada's National Observer: cictar.org/news/canadao...
‘Corporate Canada's deal making needs more sunlight’ — Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research
Jason Ward calls for greater tax transparency in Canada’s National Observer
cictar.org
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"The Canadian government must not bow to corporate pressure — or President Donald Trump — and instead ensure that profits earned in Canada are taxed in Canada"
CICTAR's Jason Ward on why Canada should follow Australia on tax transparency in Canada's National Observer: cictar.org/news/canadao...
CICTAR's Jason Ward on why Canada should follow Australia on tax transparency in Canada's National Observer: cictar.org/news/canadao...
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“Generally most Australian companies do the right thing...
Most of the abuse we see comes from the big multinationals, and big US multinationals in particular"
CICTAR's Jason Ward in the Guardian, commenting on the latest Aus Tax Office 'Corporate Transparency Report':
cictar.org/news/guardia...
Most of the abuse we see comes from the big multinationals, and big US multinationals in particular"
CICTAR's Jason Ward in the Guardian, commenting on the latest Aus Tax Office 'Corporate Transparency Report':
cictar.org/news/guardia...
Optus among companies earning billions in Australia but paying no income tax — Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research
The Guardian reports on the latest ATO data and apparent tax minimization by multinationals operating in Australia
cictar.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
“Generally most Australian companies do the right thing...
Most of the abuse we see comes from the big multinationals, and big US multinationals in particular"
CICTAR's Jason Ward in the Guardian, commenting on the latest Aus Tax Office 'Corporate Transparency Report':
cictar.org/news/guardia...
Most of the abuse we see comes from the big multinationals, and big US multinationals in particular"
CICTAR's Jason Ward in the Guardian, commenting on the latest Aus Tax Office 'Corporate Transparency Report':
cictar.org/news/guardia...
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October 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Palantir is the data giant behind ICE's attacks on immigrants.
Its co-founder is JD Vance's billionaire benefactor.
Stephen Miller owns around $250,000 of its stock.
Its CEO got up to an $85 MILLION Trump tax break over 7 years.
You see what's happening here, right?
Its co-founder is JD Vance's billionaire benefactor.
Stephen Miller owns around $250,000 of its stock.
Its CEO got up to an $85 MILLION Trump tax break over 7 years.
You see what's happening here, right?
September 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Palantir is the data giant behind ICE's attacks on immigrants.
Its co-founder is JD Vance's billionaire benefactor.
Stephen Miller owns around $250,000 of its stock.
Its CEO got up to an $85 MILLION Trump tax break over 7 years.
You see what's happening here, right?
Its co-founder is JD Vance's billionaire benefactor.
Stephen Miller owns around $250,000 of its stock.
Its CEO got up to an $85 MILLION Trump tax break over 7 years.
You see what's happening here, right?
Talking tax on TV (squatting @ MUA - Sydney Branch) calling out Trump for attempting to run a protection racket for giant US tax dodging multinationals
@cictar.bsky.social
@cictar.bsky.social
Australia to miss out on tax top-up from multinationals | The Business | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
youtu.be
July 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Talking tax on TV (squatting @ MUA - Sydney Branch) calling out Trump for attempting to run a protection racket for giant US tax dodging multinationals
@cictar.bsky.social
@cictar.bsky.social
"Trump is essentially running a protection racket for larger US multinationals that most people already know are the most aggressive in dodging their tax obligations on the profits, the vast profits they make in Australia and around the world." @cictar.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Australia to lose revenue as Trump tax backdown 'protects American companies'
The man who spearheaded negotiations on a global minimum tax rate says Australia could miss out on significant revenue from US multinational companies after the G7 "caved" to Donald Trump.
www.abc.net.au
July 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"Trump is essentially running a protection racket for larger US multinationals that most people already know are the most aggressive in dodging their tax obligations on the profits, the vast profits they make in Australia and around the world." @cictar.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Trump’s tax policy is now crystal clear! He aims to run a protection racket to help US MNCs dodge tax in the US and globally!!! Transparency!
@cictar.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org @icrict.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @factcoalition.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/b...
@cictar.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org @icrict.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @factcoalition.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/b...
He Helped Big Companies Dodge Taxes. Now He’s Writing the Rules.
www.nytimes.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Trump’s tax policy is now crystal clear! He aims to run a protection racket to help US MNCs dodge tax in the US and globally!!! Transparency!
@cictar.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org @icrict.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @factcoalition.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/b...
@cictar.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org @icrict.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @factcoalition.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/b...
#Pharma giants shift U.S. profits offshore and dodge taxes — all while costing Treasury billions. Brad Setser’s eye-opening analysis calls for urgent reforms. It’s time Big Pharma pays its share and secures our supply chains. #TaxReform #DrugPolicy
www.fairobserver.com/economics/me...
www.fairobserver.com/economics/me...
Merck Faces Pressure Over Global Tax Practices
Merck & Co., one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, faces growing pressure from investors and governments over its global tax practices.
www.fairobserver.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Jason Ward of @cictar.bsky.social said "it was “ludicrous that donations to these elite private schools...should be tax deductible...while the state public school systems are struggling with higher rates of teacher turnover and class sizes.”"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Cruel joke’: tax concession drives donations to Australia’s richest private schools and must stop, critics argue
Eleven private schools received more than $3m from donors in 2023, topped by St Aloysius’ College in Sydney with $9.1m
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Jason Ward of @cictar.bsky.social said "it was “ludicrous that donations to these elite private schools...should be tax deductible...while the state public school systems are struggling with higher rates of teacher turnover and class sizes.”"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Even shareholders at the dodgiest US Big Pharma Co are demanding tax transparency, Merck is Murky... @cictar.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @factcoalition.bsky.social @icrict.bsky.social @fairtaxfoundation.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org
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taxjustice.net/2025/06/24/b...
Bad Medicine: A Clear Prescription = tax transparency - Tax Justice Network
Merck shareholders backed a call for greater tax transparency. Jason Ward explores what this means for Big Pharma, investors, and global tax justice
taxjustice.net
June 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Even shareholders at the dodgiest US Big Pharma Co are demanding tax transparency, Merck is Murky... @cictar.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @factcoalition.bsky.social @icrict.bsky.social @fairtaxfoundation.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org
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taxjustice.net/2025/06/24/b...
"Jason Ward, principal analyst for @cictar.bsky.social ... applauded that the treasurer's speech" and called for "a continued focus on making sure that large corporations and multinationals are paying their fair share...to ensure integrity in Australia's tax system"
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
Australian Treasurer Launches National Discussion on Tax Reform | Tax Notes
Tax Notes is the first source of essential daily news, analysis, and commentary for tax professionals whose success depends on being trusted for their expertise.
www.taxnotes.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"Jason Ward, principal analyst for @cictar.bsky.social ... applauded that the treasurer's speech" and called for "a continued focus on making sure that large corporations and multinationals are paying their fair share...to ensure integrity in Australia's tax system"
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
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EU Annual tax report shows that average tax-rate for high income declining from 42.9 to 39.9 %
The 0,001 % saw their wealth increase between 1995-2023 with 224%
So much scope for wealth taxes
@ingridrobeyns.bsky.social
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
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The 0,001 % saw their wealth increase between 1995-2023 with 224%
So much scope for wealth taxes
@ingridrobeyns.bsky.social
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
June 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
EU Annual tax report shows that average tax-rate for high income declining from 42.9 to 39.9 %
The 0,001 % saw their wealth increase between 1995-2023 with 224%
So much scope for wealth taxes
@ingridrobeyns.bsky.social
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
The 0,001 % saw their wealth increase between 1995-2023 with 224%
So much scope for wealth taxes
@ingridrobeyns.bsky.social
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
Trump is attempting to run a protection racket for US MNCs, this is not America First, it's corporations first and the damn the rest or us... @cictar.bsky.social @factcoalition.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/o...
Opinion | This Loophole Buried in Trump’s Bill Is Anything but Beautiful
www.nytimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trump is attempting to run a protection racket for US MNCs, this is not America First, it's corporations first and the damn the rest or us... @cictar.bsky.social @factcoalition.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/o...
As the US descends further into fascism... "One of the very thin silver linings of the second Trump presidency.... Trump has pulled the mask off America, and the leering face behind it isn’t pretty." www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/06/d...
Musk and Trump's undignified divorce rips the mask off modern America, in all its faded glory
The Musk-Trump clash has continued Trump's tradition of happily exposing the once-secret nature of how power operates in the United States.
www.crikey.com.au
June 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
As the US descends further into fascism... "One of the very thin silver linings of the second Trump presidency.... Trump has pulled the mask off America, and the leering face behind it isn’t pretty." www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/06/d...
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Tax avoidance of Starbucks exposed news.mongabay.com/2025/04/repo...
by @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social
@epi.org
by @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social
@epi.org
Report accuses Starbucks of tax avoidance through ‘ethical’ Swiss subsidiary
Starbucks has defended its little-known Swiss subsidiary handling its ethical coffee sourcing after a critical report accused it of “major global tax avoidance.” The report, released by the Centre for...
news.mongabay.com
June 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Tax avoidance of Starbucks exposed news.mongabay.com/2025/04/repo...
by @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social
@epi.org
by @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social @jasonward-cictar.bsky.social
@epi.org
Excellent coverage in France of @cictar.bsky.social Starbucks tax report:
"The only thing the 'fair trade' label does is allow them to charge their customers more and hide an incredible system of global tax evasion," says Jason Ward of CICTAR"
"The only thing the 'fair trade' label does is allow them to charge their customers more and hide an incredible system of global tax evasion," says Jason Ward of CICTAR"
Starbucks, entre café équitable et allergie aux impôts
En 10 ans, Starbucks a transféré 1,3 milliard de $ en Suisse pour éviter d’avoir à payer des impôts dans d’autres pays où ses filiales sont implantées.
www.off-investigation.fr
June 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Excellent coverage in France of @cictar.bsky.social Starbucks tax report:
"The only thing the 'fair trade' label does is allow them to charge their customers more and hide an incredible system of global tax evasion," says Jason Ward of CICTAR"
"The only thing the 'fair trade' label does is allow them to charge their customers more and hide an incredible system of global tax evasion," says Jason Ward of CICTAR"
“tax transparency continues to have momentum with a wide range of mainstream investors,” Jason Ward @cictar.bsky.social nearly 1/4 “of shareholders supported the call for public country by country reporting.” @factcoalition.bsky.social
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
Investors Seek Tax Transparency at Merck | Tax Notes
Nana Ama Sarfo reviews a recent tax transparency shareholder proposal filed at Merck.
www.taxnotes.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:48 AM
“tax transparency continues to have momentum with a wide range of mainstream investors,” Jason Ward @cictar.bsky.social nearly 1/4 “of shareholders supported the call for public country by country reporting.” @factcoalition.bsky.social
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to...
US MNCs, already the most dodgy globally, could now avoid even more US tax payments! Trump & Co cut corporate taxes while gutting public services for those most in need. Shame!!!
House Bill’s $164 Billion Giveaway to Multinational Corporations Puts America Last @iteptweets @cictar.bsky.social
House Bill’s $164 Billion Giveaway to Multinational Corporations Puts America Last @iteptweets @cictar.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
US MNCs, already the most dodgy globally, could now avoid even more US tax payments! Trump & Co cut corporate taxes while gutting public services for those most in need. Shame!!!
House Bill’s $164 Billion Giveaway to Multinational Corporations Puts America Last @iteptweets @cictar.bsky.social
House Bill’s $164 Billion Giveaway to Multinational Corporations Puts America Last @iteptweets @cictar.bsky.social
Merck shareholders get a chance to vote on a resolution requiring public country by country reporting in 1 week #tax #transparency Big Pharma aggressively dodges tax & the risks are mounting... @factcoalition.bsky.social @cictar.bsky.social @icrict.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org @taxjustice.net
US Pharma Investors Deserve Transparency to Understand Tax Risks
Opinion: FACT Coalition's Ian Gary says large pharmaceutical companies such as Merch & Co. should be more transparent about their tax practices.
news.bloombergtax.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Merck shareholders get a chance to vote on a resolution requiring public country by country reporting in 1 week #tax #transparency Big Pharma aggressively dodges tax & the risks are mounting... @factcoalition.bsky.social @cictar.bsky.social @icrict.bsky.social @globaltaxjustice.org @taxjustice.net