Boeing, FedEx and Nike demand lower US corporate tax rate Some of the world's largest multinational companies have this week renewed calls for a lower US corporate tax rate. By Matthew Gilleard January 24 2012
Why the future of UK CFC reform is looking bright With the consultation on the future of the UK’s controlled foreign company (CFC) regime coming to an end, the planned liberalisation is already starting to pay dividends. By Matthew Gilleard January 24 2012
Carbon tax continues to inflame Australians State treasuries in Australia have claimed that the nation’s planned carbon tax will have disastrous effects on state finances, by increasing costs and reducing the profits of government-owned electricity utilities... By Matthew Gilleard January 20 2012
Why taxpayers need to be cautious when paying withholding tax in Denmark The Danish tax authority has lost another withholding tax case on the beneficial ownership of dividend payments amounting to DKr658 million ($114 million). By Matthew Gilleard January 19 2012
BUDGET PREVIEW: The future of Singapore’s low corporate tax rate Ahead of next month’s budget, opinions are divided as to whether Singapore should reduce its corporate tax rate. By Matthew Gilleard January 10 2012
Japan seeks tax rises despite opposition In what acting Secretary General Shinji Tarutoko has described as a “make or break year”, the ruling Democratic Party of Japan is struggling to get the support required for tax... By Matthew Gilleard January 10 2012
Why the US tax gap is increasing The US tax gap has increased to $385 billion suggesting the IRS is not doing enough to enforce compliance, official statistics reveal. By Matthew Gilleard January 10 2012
What the US Republican presidential candidates have to say about corporate tax Over the next six months Republicans in each US state will vote for the candidate they want to represent the party in next November's presidential election. By Matthew Gilleard January 03 2012
New year brings new changes for taxpayers As the world welcomed a new year, January 1 also saw the introduction of new tax rules and legislation in various international jurisdictions. By Matthew Gilleard January 03 2012
Why 2012 could be a big year for Australian tax reform Corporate tax reform in Australia was expected in 2011, but widespread change did not materialise and the issue looks set to continue in 2012 as the government seeks input on... By Matthew Gilleard January 03 2012