Fiji Budget 2016: VAT cut and administrative streamlining The Fijian government released its 2016 Budget on November 6, bringing good news for taxpayers in the form of a VAT cut. By Amelia Schwanke November 11 2015
Tax duo joins Baker & McKenzie Maria Eberle and Lindsay LaCava have been appointed as partners at Baker & McKenzie’s North American tax practice in its New York office. By Amelia Schwanke November 10 2015
Samantha Snow joins Abacus Independent fiduciary and funds services firm Abacus has taken on Samantha Snow as VAT specialist in its Malta office. By Amelia Schwanke November 10 2015
European Commission to close VAT loophole The European Commission is reviewing the low value consignment relief (LVCR) VAT loophole, which is said to have cost the European Union (EU) more than €500 million ($538 million) since... By Amelia Schwanke November 06 2015
Parliamentary report says HMRC is failing taxpayers A report released by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on UK tax authority HMRC’s performance for 2014-2015 has revealed numerous concerns, and claims the tax authority is failing UK taxpayers. By Amelia Schwanke November 06 2015
Poland contests VAT on e-books decision Poland’s Constitutional Court has challenged a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that VAT on e-books must be charged at the standard rate. By Amelia Schwanke November 04 2015
New Delhi: Committee set up to simplify income tax laws The New Delhi government has brought together a 10-member committee to simplify income tax laws, specifically the 55-year-old Income Tax Act. By Amelia Schwanke October 30 2015
Baker Botts adds San Francisco office Baker Botts has announced that it will open a new office, in the heart of San Francisco's financial district. By Amelia Schwanke October 30 2015
Latham & Watkins take on new partners and counsel Latham & Watkins has promoted 25 professionals to partner - six of whom work in tax. By Amelia Schwanke October 30 2015
Sajjan Singh Yadav appointed as Delhi VAT commissioner Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has appointed Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer Sajjan Singh Yadav as the new VAT commissioner for Delhi. By Amelia Schwanke October 29 2015
