Adam Beckerink returns to Baker & McKenzie in Chicago Adam Beckerink re-joined Baker & McKenzie as Counsel in Chicago on November 1 after working at Reed Smith, strengthening the state and local tax capabilities of Baker & McKenzie's North... By Anjana Haines November 03 2016
HMRC chasing UK’s richest taxpayers The UK’s tax authority, HMRC, is investigating the revenue risks posed by more than 6,000 of the richest taxpayers who use legal loopholes and efficient tax planning to reduce their... By Anjana Haines November 01 2016
India appoints new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes Sushil Chandra has taken over from Rani A Nair as the chairman of the Indian government’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) as of November 1. By Anjana Haines November 01 2016
Alvarez & Marsal enhances Atlanta office with two appointments Mark Trivette and Paras Motiram have joined the Atlanta office of Alvarez & Marsal, Taxand USA. By Anjana Haines October 28 2016
Canadian government appoints judge to tax court Bruce Russell QC was appointed as a judge of the Tax Court of Canada on October 20. By Anjana Haines October 28 2016
South Africa to hike taxes over next two years South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said the government will raise $3.1 billion in revenues through tax measures between now and the next two financial years, with several changes that... By Anjana Haines October 27 2016
Businesses rush to prepare for UAE VAT The United Arab Emirates is on target to implement its VAT regime on January 1 2018, but with the final VAT Law yet to be published, businesses face a tight... By Anjana Haines October 26 2016
US regulations crack down on earnings stripping The US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service have finalised earnings stripping regulations that reduce the benefit of corporate inversions and limit the ability of companies to lower tax bills through... By Anjana Haines October 26 2016
European Commission state aid investigations: A timeline of events International Tax Review looks at the European Commission's latest developments and where it all started for some of the biggest investigations on tax rulings between EU member states and MNES. By Anjana Haines & Amelia Schwanke October 17 2016
