Taxation on e-commerce: International implementation The international adoption of tax on digital services has made for differing legislations across jurisdictions, but a common trend is the move from supplier-based to destination-based taxation. By Amelia Schwanke March 01 2016
South Africa proposes tax hikes in Budget The 2016-2017 South African Budget, announced by minister of finance Pravin Gordhan on February 24, proposes tax hikes and government spending cuts to counter recent downgrades to the nation’s credit... By Amelia Schwanke February 26 2016
New leadership board at HMRC Edward Troup has been announced as the new executive chairman and first permanent secretary of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). By Amelia Schwanke February 25 2016
Proposed tax deductions in Hong Kong’s 2016-2017 Budget Hong Kong’s 2016-2017 Budget was announced on February 24. Financial secretary John Tsang proposed tax deductions intended to increase foreign corporate interest and stimulate local investment. By Amelia Schwanke February 25 2016
Australia’s crackdown on multinationals In a recent Senate Estimates hearing Chris Jordan, the Australian commissioner of taxation, targeted six multinationals that have been avoiding tax, as part of the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) initiative... By Amelia Schwanke February 23 2016
Paul Aplin made ICAEW vice president Paul Aplin has been elected vice president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for 2016-2017. By Amelia Schwanke February 23 2016
KPMG UK has a new head of tax Michelle Quest has been appointed to lead the tax, pensions and legal services division at KPMG in the UK. By Amelia Schwanke February 23 2016
Tax-to-GDP ratio increasing after financial crisis hangover A recent report comparing the total amount of tax contributed to European countries’ GDP has shown that tax revenue has been increasing in the EU since 2013. By Amelia Schwanke February 22 2016
HMRC aims to become global digital frontrunner in tax administration At the end of 2015, HMRC launched its ‘Making Tax Digital’ roadmap, which is expected to bring tax compliance into a digital era. By Amelia Schwanke February 16 2016
ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein’s tax team grows ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein in Zurich has promoted Fabian Streule to director of the firm’s tax department, as well as hiring two new partners, Marc Dietschi and Helen Spiegel. By Amelia Schwanke February 15 2016
