Guidelines issued on unclear German property transfer tax In January 2010, German government abolished property transfer tax in cases of companies undergoing a restructuring. By Matthew Gilleard January 25 2011
UK Treasury Committee takes evidence on tax policy One of the authors of a review of the UK tax system told politicians today that the distinction between the treatment of debt and equity financing was not good for... By Salman Shaheen & Matthew Gilleard January 25 2011
Members of UK GAAR study group unveiled The study group, chaired by Graham Aaronson, QC, that will look at the feasibility of introducing a general anti-avoidance rule in the UK, comprises one taxpayer, two academics, a High... By Matthew Gilleard January 18 2011
ATO sets out position on News Corporation restructuring case The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a decision impact statement arising from litigation concerning the restructuring of News Corporation (Newscorp). By Matthew Gilleard January 13 2011
Indonesia cuts taxes to stimulate growth of Islamic finance Indonesia has moved to boost Islamic finance by proposing a series of tax incentives for the sector. The incentives are likely to stimulate sukuk issuance. By Matthew Gilleard January 11 2011
Saudi Arabia issues clarification on withholding tax The Saudi government has clarified procedures for claiming withholding tax refunds after the publication of a notice on the topic last year. By Matthew Gilleard January 11 2011
Companies urge European Commission to investigate Hungary’s “unjust” taxes Foreign investors in Hungary have criticised the country’s ‘crisis tax’ imposed on telecommunications, energy and retail firms, arguing that it targets them unfairly. By Matthew Gilleard January 10 2011
Policy Transition Group advises Australian government on resource taxation reform The body set up by the Australian government to advise it on the design and implementation of new taxes for the natural resources industry has recommended that Prime Minister Julia... By Matthew Gilleard December 23 2010
OECD report on revenue statistics plays up role of green taxes Declining economic activity coupled with tax cuts imposed to ease the effects of the recession have been put forward as reasons why tax revenues have fallen in most OECD-member countries... By Matthew Gilleard December 21 2010
