Explore key Q2 2026 income tax accounting developments, including ASC 740 and IAS 12 implications from Pillar Two compliance, U.S. court rulings, tariff uncertainty, state tax conformity, and global tax changes.

The Delhi High Court (HC), on June 18, 2026, in Ernst & Young U.S. LLP (EY US) has, inter alia, ruled that in the given facts, EY US retained ‘lien’ over seconded employees in India and cost-to-cost reimbursements of such seconded employees were taxable as Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under both Section 9(1)(vii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act), and Article 12 of the India–US Tax Treaty (Tax Treaty).

The “Monthly Recap” is A&M’s monthly newsletter providing a concise overview of EU and Dutch tax developments.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle for children. While Trump Accounts offer federal seed funding and tax-deferred growth, taxpayers should carefully consider the associated gift tax implications, state tax treatment, and contribution strategy until further guidance is issued.