A similar investigation should be undertaken for potential comparables returning abnormally large profits relative to other potential comparables.
TPG2022 Chapter III paragraph 3.66
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Category: OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (2022), TPG2022 Chapter III: Comparability Analysis | Tag: Arm’s length range, Comparability analysis, Extreme results, Interquartile range
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