Welcome
to the Extinction of Tax As we know it . . .
A bold business fiction that reimagines the future of tax through characters you’ll root for and systems you’ll recognize.
About the Book
What happens when the tax function becomes the battleground for power, politics, and tech driven transformation?
Extinction of Tax As We Know It is a gripping business fiction novel set inside a UK-based multinational on the brink of collapse. Through narrative twists, corporate intrigue, and breakthrough strategy, it delivers a rare blend of drama and real-world insight. It’s not just a story—it’s a playbook for transformation.
​Dive into the cutthroat corporate world with Maria Mehta, AlphaCorp’s new CFO. She battles a perfect storm of tax catastrophes, relentless regulations, and treacherous internal politics. Yet, beneath this gripping narrative lies a deeper truth: a fundamental metamorphosis in how businesses operate, professionals deliver value, and technology reshapes even the most traditional industries.
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This book transcends tax. It’s a stark portrayal of the extinction of outdated roles, obsolete mindsets, and archaic models. Through suspense, insightful systems thinking, and hard-won breakthroughs, the novel exposes disruptive forces reshaping every profession—from finance and compliance to IT and leadership. Beyond the narrative, it offers invaluable insights into effective leadership, strategic change management, and robust project management. Moreover, it serves as a ready reckoner for tax technology, guiding both early adopters and seasoned professionals through this evolving landscape.
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​​Whether you're a CFO, tax leader, consultant, technologist, or business school student, this book shows you how to survive—and lead—in a future shaped by automation, data, and bold decision-making.
Extinction of Tax As we Know it - Whats inside
Chapter 1 - Fort Richard
A quiet boardroom shake-up unseats a long-standing force at AlphaCorp, leaving behind more than just an empty chair.
Chapter 2 - The Guards Within
Maria steps into leadership at AlphaCorp only to find herself surrounded by polished professionals with guarded loyalties and unreadable eyes.
Chapter 3 - The Unguarded Gates
As blurry lines between strategy and execution begin to fracture, she realizes the spotlight she’s stepped into may be masking more than it reveals.
Chapter 4 - The Making of a Matriarch
We see her scars. Leadership isn’t about fixing systems
—it’s about knowing who you are.
Chapter 5 - The Data Orphanage
Strategic Aldo enters. So does the chaos of master data, siloed systems, and misaligned vision.
Meet The Characters
 Meet the CharactersMeet the Characters from my book "Extinction of Tax as we know it" |  Susan Khoury| AlphacorpShe doesn’t chase change. She steadies it. Direct Tax Lead, Susan is the person you trust when the rest of the system is trying to catch up |  Abhishek Iyer| AlphacorpAt AlphaCorp, he walks in unnoticed. But when the real work begins, his calm, systems-driven thinking changes everything. |
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 Aldo Maseko| AlphacorpMeet Aldo Maseko, a Gen Z disruptor navigating power, purpose, and platform design in a world unravelling at the seams. |  Sophia Chan | AlphacorpSophia Chan is AlphaCorp’s Global Head of Tax—born in Hong Kong, raised in the UK, and fluent in the unspoken language of global governance, precision, and principle. |
Why this book Matters!
A bold business fiction that reimagines the future of tax through characters you’ll root for and systems you’ll recognize. What if the failure of a global tax system wasn't a technology problem—but a human one?
Tax Professionals
From indirect tax challenges to real-world ERP complexities, you’ll find yourself in Abhishek’s world. Gain insights into how data issues, compliance pressures, and miscommunication derail transformation.
CFOs & Finance Leaders
See your own transformation struggles reflected in Maria’s journey. Learn how alignment across people, data, and governance shapes true impact.
Young professionals/ Students & Educators
If you feel unseen in old hierarchies, this book offers a glimpse into the real challenges and ethical dilemmas of modern work. Fiction becomes a tool for applied learning.
What readers are saying
Justin Whitehouse
...this is fascinating...I really didn’t expect it to be like this...It’s a really imaginative approach
Kamran Tork
Great job, Nitin. This is an engaging read that illustrates how leaders can either build or hinder an organization. Your use of real-life examples makes the book more relatable and impactful.
Sampada Borkar
The beginning is quite interesting.I was intrigued to know more ...Story connects to personal experiences at a lot of stages and definitely makes you think through how one handles the situation in ones corporate life.
