Why Gillard should have backed down over Australian carbon tax COMMENT: Yesterday marked the introduction of Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism, with companies being charged A$23 ($23) a tonne for their carbon dioxide emissions. By Matthew Gilleard July 01 2012
What Mukherjee’s resignation means for the future of India’s corporate tax system With Pranab Mukherjee resigning as India’s finance minister to stand as a presidential candidate, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh taking over the vacant position for the time being, the implications... By Matthew Gilleard June 25 2012
Why the US is getting corporate tax reform wrong COMMENT: The IRS and Treasury have already moved to tighten the rules relating to US firms moving to low-tax jurisdictions, but encouraging companies to stay rather than building barriers to... By Matthew Gilleard June 24 2012
Treasury to give UK “world-class creative tax breaks” The UK Treasury has released plans to give the country’s creative industries tax reliefs that it describes as “among the most generous in the world”. By Matthew Gilleard June 21 2012
Romney wants permanent US repatriation tax holiday Presidential candidate Mitt Romney used his speech at a Business Roundtable event in Washington, DC, last week to call for an end to the tax levied when US corporations repatriate... By Matthew Gilleard June 18 2012
US Senate assesses impact of tax reform on energy policy In the latest Senate Finance Committee hearing into US tax reform, the impact of reform on energy policy was assessed, with committee chairman Max Baucus saying it provides the energy... By Matthew Gilleard June 18 2012
IRS & Treasury tighten rules on US firms moving to low-tax countries The IRS and Treasury have released new rules that make it harder for US companies to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions. By Matthew Gilleard June 18 2012
Cyprus confident of maintaining 10% corporate rate, regardless of EU bailout The Cypriot finance minister has confirmed the country will retain its 10% corporate tax rate, even if it asks for the assistance of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) or the... By Matthew Gilleard June 14 2012
Czech government set to raise VAT The Czech Republic is raising the rate of VAT once again, to keep the nation’s budget deficit in check. By Matthew Gilleard June 14 2012
