US businesses say Obama’s Budget 2016 tax proposals will harm economic growth President Obama unveiled his FY 2016 Budget plan at the start of February, seeking to replace the existing deferral system for US multinational companies and impose a minimum 19% tax... By Matthew Gilleard February 05 2015
Vote now for the past year's top tax transactional and tax planning firms By Matthew Gilleard January 02 2015
US extenders Bill passes Senate, awaits Obama signature The US Senate voted this week to approve a one-year retroactive extension of certain temporary tax provisions that expired at the end of last year, including the research and experimentation... By Matthew Gilleard December 18 2014
UK diverted profits tax reaction: Don’t jump the gun, George The UK government has published draft legislation for the diverted profits tax (DPT) – dubbed the ‘Google tax’ – announced by George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in last week’s... By Matthew Gilleard December 12 2014
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne stresses compliance as key part of pro-business regime Delivering his Autumn Statement today, George Osborne announced new anti-avoidance measures for international businesses – including a 25% diverted profits tax – and repeated his statement that the UK is... By Matthew Gilleard December 03 2014
Autumn Statement preview: Osborne to maintain pro-business environment George Osborne, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, presents his final Autumn Statement next week, before the general election on May 7 2015. By Matthew Gilleard November 28 2014
Scotland gains more taxing powers Scotland is to gain greater tax-raising powers after the release of the Smith Commission report. But the benefits for the country will see are not as clear-cut as some may... By Matthew Gilleard November 28 2014
UK and Germany come to agreement over Patent Box signalling European reform of IP regimes The UK has agreed with Germany to restrict the scope of its Patent Box to reduce the competitive advantages it provides. The restrictions are likely to be extended to other... By Matthew Gilleard November 12 2014
European IP tax regimes set for reform after UK-Germany agreement The scope of the UK Patent Box regime is to be restricted after Germany and the UK reached agreement to reduce the competitive advantages it provides. By Matthew Gilleard November 11 2014
Luxembourg comfort letter tax deals could spell trouble for EC’s Juncker The leaking of documents detailing tax arrangements Luxembourg has agreed with hundreds of corporate taxpayers is adding to pressure on Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, after last month’s... By Matthew Gilleard November 06 2014
