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Mobility Matters
Mobility Matters, published by KPMG's Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice, offers thought-provoking articles that can help raise awareness about topical and timely issues affecting international assignment programs and globally-mobile employees working for multinational organizations.
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Navigating Cross-Border Mobility in Latin America: Trends and Strategies
Join our TaxWatch webcast to explore Latin America mobility trends and strategies. Analyzing data from the KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey, leading professionals from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico share insights on risk, compliance, and aligning mobility with business goals.
Mobility Matters
Geopolitical disruptions can trigger crisis‑driven relocations with complex U.S. tax implications. Learn how evacuation expenses, foreign earned income exclusion eligibility, and broader mobility risks may affect employers navigating the U.S.–Iran conflict.
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October 30, 2025 | The Strategic Edge of Global Mobility
Tune in to our latest Mobility via Podcast episode and discover how global mobility teams can amplify their strategic influence within organizations by harnessing the power of GenAI.
Mobility Matters
Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision: Effect on Retirement Income for Assignees and Cross-Border Workers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Key considerations for global mobility programs
Mobility Matters
Why Should Non-European Union-Based Multinational Employers Care about the EU’s Posting of Workers Directive
July 31, 2025 | One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Global Mobility Considerations
This webcast explores the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' and its implications on global mobility programs and international assignees, including key changes to individual income tax provisions.
Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey insights for TMT
Navigating new demands on global mobility in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT).
April 17, 2025 | US to EU: Compliance guidelines for posted workers
This webcast session is crucial for US employers sending workers temporarily to EU member states, such as for business trips. We will cover key topics to help you avoid penalties like fines, business interruptions, and reputational damage.
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Effective health plan governance: A path to lower costs
Amid regulatory changes and transparency demands, KPMG provides CFOs strategies for health plan governance and cost efficiency.
IPOs and equity compensation
Essential tax considerations for a public launch
Proxy disclosures – Bridging stakeholder concerns
Transform your executive compensation reporting to meet your stakeholders’ demand for precise and transparent proxy disclosures.
SEC shortens settlement date for broker assisted sales of stock to T+1. Are you ready?
Seven key steps to ensure that your organization is prepared
Stronger case for stock based compensation recharges under OECD Pillar II
This article discusses the intricacies of recharging costs associated with granting stock-based compensation awards.
Timing of employment taxes for RSUs under current SEC settlement timelines
This article discusses the SEC's proposals of moving to a shorter securities settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1 and the timing of employment taxes for restricted stock units (RSUs).
Global Reward Services newsletter
Explore the latest in rewards and compensation in our quarterly roundup.
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December 17, 2025 | No Tax on Tips & Overtime: IRS Transition Relief and the Road to 2026 Compliance
Hosts John Montgomery, Manan Shah, and Mindy Mayo explore the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's no tax on tips and overtime provisions, breaking down qualification requirements, IRS transition relief, and employer compliance challenges.
Mobility Matters
The Year-End Payroll Pivot: Top Considerations for Modern Workforces for 2025–2026 Reporting and Compliance
November 11, 2025 | Year-end payroll considerations for 2025 reporting and 2026 compliance
This TaxWatch webcast discusses crucial year-end payroll considerations for 2025 reporting and 2026 compliance. The session covers the key aspects of the year-end payroll process and challenges related to reporting workforce compensation.
2025 Payroll Year-End Report and Checklist
Prepared jointly by KPMG Employment Tax and Bloomberg Tax & Accounting
September 8, 2025 | The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Employment Tax Updates
Tune in for part two of our discussion on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) on Mobility Via Podcast, covering updates on tax reporting for qualified overtime and tips.
August 1, 2025 | The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Employment Tax Implications
Tune in to our latest Mobility via Podcast episode to gain a deeper understanding of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its implications for employers, including new overtime and tip reporting requirements.
Payroll Insights
Employment tax news to guide you now and for the future
External Publications
Academic, Religious Groups Confront Unique Social Security Rules
Religious organizations and institutions of higher learning often face several unique considerations with respect to social security obligations. Brent Jackson says that maintaining cognizance of these requirements not only helps ensure that employers remain compliant, but also protects employees by allowing them to enjoy adequate retirement income in “Academic, Religious Groups Confront Unique Social Security Rules,” published March 19, 2026, in the Tax Management International Journal.
FIFA 2026 World Cup Blows the Whistle on Complex Tax Risks
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in North America this summer, jointly hosted by the United Sates, Canada, and Mexico. This expanded tournament will feature 48 teams, bringing together a diverse array of nations and fans for a truly global celebration. While the world’s attention is fixed on the spectacle to come—thrilling matches, new rivalries, and unforgettable moments—and immigration headlines are dominating the conversation, the tournament presents a complex web of tax and social security challenges for players, coaches, and support staff. In “FIFA 2026 World Cup Blows the Whistle on Complex Tax Risks,” Daida Hadzic and Rob Fagan say that understanding and addressing the intricate cross-border financial and regulatory issues will help ensure a smooth and compliant tournament for all participants.
Can the OECD reshape cross-border work taxation in a digital age?
In a January 29, 2026 Bloomberg Tax Management International Journal article, “Can the OECD Reshape Cross-Border Work Taxation in a Digital Age,” Daida Hadzic elaborates on practical solutions for cross-border workforce taxation in response to an OECD consultation on the mobility of individuals—where KPMG was among the stakeholders to contribute detailed insights.
KPMG submission - OECD consultation on global mobility of individuals
KPMG International's December 22, 2025 response to the OECD consultation addresses the growing challenges of global mobility and cross-border remote working, drawing on insights from the 2025 Global Mobility Benchmarking Report. The submission recommends modernizing tax treaties, harmonizing compliance frameworks, and streamlining dispute resolution to reduce administrative burdens and support the increasing prevalence of international remote work arrangements.
How digital refunds affect global mobility programs
This article examines current industry practice, the challenges posed by the digitization of IRS refund payments, and potential workarounds to reduce the risk of uncollected repayments from employees under tax equalization programs.
A proposal to end citizenship-based taxation for US citizens living overseas
This article examines the Residence–Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act (H.R. 10468). If enacted, the bill would provide significant relief for qualifying U.S. citizens living abroad in relation to both their U.S. tax liability and their information–filing requirements. Turn to page 29 for the full article.
GMS Flash Alert
Around the world, the national and sub-national policies and rules impacting international assignees and their employers are constantly changing. Tax laws are being enacted, social security rules modified, and immigration policies introduced. New income tax treaties and social security totalization agreements are being negotiated and signed. How will these changes affect your program’s bottom line? What will you need to do differently? Will the assignees benefit from the change or will they be disadvantaged?
GMS Flash Alert sheds light on what’s happening and helps you make sense of it all.
2025 KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey
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