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Japan: Most appropriate method rule adopted

September 01, 2011

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New Dutch-Japanese tax treaty means reduced withholding tax rates

October 01, 2010
The shifting winds of litigation

October 01, 2010

Tax litigation has never been plain sailing. Appeals against revenue authority decisions are increasing and more cases are getting to court. Added to that, the economic downturn means tax authorities are trying to recover as much revenue as they can. But change is happening. Sophie Ashley reports that a lack of government funds is having an effect on litigation tactics as revenue authorities are being forced to become more choosey about which cases to take to court.
The future of falling corporate tax rates

October 01, 2010

Corporate tax rates around the world have been falling for years and, despite the recession, a number of countries have announced further cuts. Salman Shaheen finds out if the trend is set to continue, or if the race to the bottom is nearing its end
OECD has work to do on APA guidelines

September 01, 2010
Asia tax directors speak out against extra pressure

September 01, 2010
Japan's ruling party proposes tax cut

July 01, 2010
India moves anti-avoidance campaign offshore

June 01, 2010
Why tax has a role in curbing effects of climate change

June 01, 2010
Proposals for new financial taxes split opinion

June 01, 2010
Plan your next move

May 01, 2010
Panama makes progress on tax information requirements

May 01, 2010
Global tax transactional survey

March 01, 2010
India says software product sales are not taxable

March 01, 2010
UK edges towards foreign profits reform

February 01, 2010
Advisers fight hard for awards

December 01, 2009
Transfer pricing rises up the scale for Bric

December 01, 2009
Tax changes should look beyond America

October 01, 2009
Bermuda celebrates promotion to white list

October 01, 2009
How TMK bond buy-backs can work

October 01, 2009
Asia Pac talks recession

September 01, 2009

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Brazil: Caution advised to avoid disaster

September 01, 2010

Simone Dias Musa, Clarissa Machado and Camilla Lagrasta explain how not following the OECD guidelines makes the Brazilian rules difficult to follow. With fixed margins regardless of industry and new thin capitalization rules, taxpayers need to be aware of the complex legislation.
Tax developments challenge Japanese taxpayers

September 01, 2010

Eiki Kawakami of Kojima Law Offices-Taxand looks back at a busy few months for the Japanese tax system. Politics and disputes have been keeping taxpayers busier than ever with a number of important decisions making many think twice about how they structure their work.

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