OECD tax report for G20 foregrounds environment and digital tax

April 08 2021

The report demonstrated the OECD's support for VAT on the online sale of goods and services

Secretary-General Angel Gurria’s last tax report to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors urges a phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies that undermine carbon pricing initiatives. The report also covers online VAT and the gig economy.

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