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The UN’s proposed plans for a global carbon tax and FTT, why the ECJ has raised the threshold for denying EU companies VAT deductions, and how the UK rate cut has changed tax accounting procedures were just three articles that appeared on ITR Premium last week.


COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

weatherfordsmall.jpgWeatherford hires Parent for chief tax role

Weatherford, the oilfield services and equipment company, which has been trying to rectify serious tax accounting problems for the last two years, has a new head of tax.



uk4.jpgHow UK rate cut changes tax accounting

Now that the UK Finance Bill has passed its final stage in the House of Commons, the cut in corporation tax has implications depending on the accounting standards or principles a company uses.


CORPORATE TAX

india-mauritius.jpgMauritius finally agrees to rework tax treaty with India

The Mauritius government has agreed to renegotiate the provisions of its tax treaty with India, though it will not agree to measures that would harm the island nation’s economic interests.

magnifying20glass.jpgIllinois leads the way in corporate tax transparency

The US state of Illinois has stepped up efforts aimed at promoting and fostering transparency in the tax affairs of companies based there.


INDIRECT TAX

un.jpgUN proposes global carbon tax and FTT

In its strongest statement yet on progressive tax reform, the UN has called on countries to introduce a carbon tax and a financial transaction tax (FTT).


big-hungarian-flag.jpgHungary approves FTT, but turns its back on the Commission

The Hungarian parliament has voted to introduce a financial transactions tax (FTT) by an overwhelming majority, but it will not be following the Commission’s lead.


TAX DISPUTES

ecj.pngECJ ruling raises threshold for denying EU companies VAT deductions

The ECJ has issued a judgment that shifts the burden of proof onto tax authorities in instances where taxpayers are denied VAT credit.



russian20federation.jpgHow to manage a Russian tax dispute

Almost all tax audits in Russia result in some kind of adjustment by the authorities, meaning that disputes with the tax authorities come with the territory for companies operating in Russia.

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Countries that care about the fair taxation of tech multinationals and equitable global distribution of wealth should back the UN’s tax framework, writes economist Abdelmalek Riad
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The plan aims to improve the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of direct tax administration in India
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Jaime Carey speaks about the benefits of his tax background, DEI values, the use of AI for a smarter legal practice, and other priorities that will define his presidency
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WTS Global is also vetting new potential member firms in Algeria, Cote D’Ivoire and Benin, Kelly Mgbor tells ITR in an exclusive interview
The scope of qualifying pillar two tax credits could reportedly be broadened; in other news, hundreds of IRS appeals staff are to resign
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