Welcome to the ITR Awards, and World Tax research process. This document should provide you with an overview of the methodology we use for the research process.
ITR World Tax is an annual rankings publication based on a review of firm and practitioner data, publicly available information, and market feedback. The ITR Tax Awards programmes recognises remarkable tax and transfer pricing achievements from the research period.
Participation is free, however submitting does not guarantee a tier ranking, an award shortlisting or win.
Key evaluation criteria
• Practitioner experience, sector coverage, and internal resources
• Complexity of work completed, innovative nature of the solutions provided to clients, and the impact of the work on the jurisdictional market
• Recent firm developments, including hires and departures
• Peer and client feedback
Basic submission guidelines
2. Complete the forms
For a full more comprehensive review of the research methodology and awards summaries by region download the document(s) below.
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RESEARCH LAUNCHED: |
2 January 2026 |
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TAX RESEARCH WEBINAR: |
"Completing your submission"
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: |
13 March 2026 |
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PRACTITIONER SURVEY DEADLINE: |
12 June 2026 |
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CLIENT FEEDBACK SURVEY DEADLINE: |
10 July 2026 |
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RESEARCH RESULTS PUBLISHED*: |
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*Dates subject to change
If you need an extension to the submission deadline, please contact the Head of Research, John Harrison.
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ITR World Tax & ITR Awards Research Methodology |
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ITR Awards Regional Awards Summaries |
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