Obama unveils tax to-do list for Congress US President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to enact a number of measures to encourage businesses to move back to the country. By Matthew Gilleard May 15 2012
India seeks Mauritius treaty renegotiation The Indian government has long held the view that the India-Mauritius tax treaty is used by foreign investors to avoid capital gains tax payments in India, and the authorities are... By Matthew Gilleard May 15 2012
TREATY ANALYSIS: Hong Kong – Malaysia DTA Hong Kong and Malaysia have entered into a new double taxation agreement (DTA), pending ratification, with provisions to clarify that a tax liability on business profits only arises if the... By Matthew Gilleard May 15 2012
New OECD launch will bring global experts to developing countries The OECD’s Task Force on Tax and Development has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering developing countries’ domestic revenues by improving their tax systems. By Matthew Gilleard May 15 2012
IASB seeks comments on proposed IFRS changes The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an exposure draft outlining 11 proposed changes to its International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). By Matthew Gilleard May 09 2012
BUDGET ANALYSIS: No cut for Australian businesses Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan used today’s budget speech to confirm the retention of the 30% corporate tax rate, introduce new loss carry-back measures, and alter the treatment of capital gains. By Matthew Gilleard May 08 2012
Companies must take initiative on CSR and tax transparency Delegates at International Tax Review’s inaugural Tax and Transparency Forum heard how taking the initiative is the most important step to take when it comes to tax transparency and corporate... By Matthew Gilleard May 08 2012
India delays GAAR as Finance Bill is amended India’s parliament today passed amendments to the much-criticised Finance Bill 2012, including delaying the implementation of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) by one year, and shifting the burden of proof... By Matthew Gilleard May 08 2012
UK obsession with tax under attack The UK tax system has come under attack from taxpayers, protest groups and the general public alike. But the easy headlines of companies not contributing enough do not always depict... By Matthew Gilleard May 01 2012
Chile unveils plans to raise corporate tax rate The Chilean government has proposed a number of tax reform measures, including a corporate tax hike. By Matthew Gilleard May 01 2012
