The article outlines how AI and advanced analytics are sharpening audit precision, highlights intensified transfer pricing scrutiny, and stresses the need for businesses to prepare for Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. It emphasizes pre‑audit readiness, real‑time data integrity, and cross‑functional alignment to mitigate risk in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

The article examines the OECD’s Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) framework, highlighting its role as a strategic blueprint for Tax Administration 3.0. It discusses the shift from manual reporting to real‑time digital compliance, the two primary DCTR models, interoperability challenges, SME protection measures, and the importance of data minimization for trust and security.