KANISHKA SAXENA

EU WHT Reclaims -

• Led end-to-end EU Withholding Tax reclaims for US Funds, UK Funds and Canadian Funds and assisted clients with filing EU withholding tax reclaims, including reclaims under EU law, domestic tax treaty and litigation & appeals.
• Supporting large US organizations with their withholding tax obligations, including 1042 and 1042-S reporting.
• Collaborated with Deloitte member firms and external stakeholders to ensure compliant and timely processing of EU withholding tax reclaims.
• Prepared and reviewed AML/KYC documentation, including conflict checks, TOP questionnaires, and DDQs, to support regulatory compliance.
• Liaised with CDD and Quality Risk teams via ServiceNow to mitigate onboarding and compliance risks.
• Engaged in a comprehensive analysis of the client's financial data and documentation to identify potential opportunities for reclaiming EU Withholding Tax.

FATCA and CRS Reporting -

• Conducted in-depth reviews of client accounts to identify reportable accounts under FATCA and CRS regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax reporting obligations.
• Liaised with internal reporting team for preparation and submission of FATCA and CRS reports to tax authorities within strict regulatory deadlines, consistently achieving high levels of accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with various multinational financial institutions to fulfill FATCA and CRS compliance requirements. Contributed to development of a market-leading technology solution for reporting processes. Ensured adherence to due diligence and reporting obligations for banks and investment managers.
• Working with FTSE100 clients to ensure their compliance with HMRC’s Corporate Criminal Offence regime.