eBay slaps businesses trading in UK with VAT Since August 1, eBay has been charging VAT on its fees to businesses trading in the UK in a move to crack down on avoidance schemes. By Salman Shaheen August 09 2017
Q&A: Swiss whistle-blower Rudolf Elmer poised to leak explosive new information on ... Salman Shaheen speaks to Rudolf Elmer, the whistle-blower who has been fighting a long court battle after revealing on WikiLeaks the activities of his former employer, Swiss bank Julius Bär,... By Salman Shaheen August 08 2017
OPINION: Business should get behind carbon taxes before the world burns Disturbing reports on climate change show why the world must support carbon taxes, but they can also bring benefits for businesses, writes Salman Shaheen. By Salman Shaheen August 03 2017
The Netherlands and UK sit at the heart of the global tax haven industry Researchers from the University of Amsterdam have uncovered the extent of the role highly developed countries play in squirreling money into tax havens. By Salman Shaheen July 27 2017
Avinash Persaud: The ex-banker who designed an FTT to tame the City Former managing director of State Street Bank and leading financial expert Avinash Persaud tells Salman Shaheen why he has designed a financial transaction tax (FTT) for Britain’s opposition Labour Party... By Salman Shaheen July 20 2017
Americas Tax Awards 2017: Shortlists announced The nominees for the 12th annual Americas Tax Awards have been announced. By Salman Shaheen July 19 2017
OPINION: Progressive tax policies are crucial to reducing inequality, and businesses sh... In the long-term it is important for businesses that gaping inequalities across the world are tackled and tax plays a big part in that, argues Salman Shaheen. By Salman Shaheen July 18 2017
Google not out of the woods after landmark $1.25 billion French court victory After a six-year tussle, Google has emerged victorious after the Paris administrative court found in its favour over a PE dispute. But the French authorities have announced their intention to... By Salman Shaheen July 14 2017
Can the race to the bottom be reversed? Gathering for their annual conference, Tax Justice Network activists are gearing up for their next big battle: reversing the global race to the bottom on corporate tax rates and social... By Salman Shaheen July 07 2017
Q&A: Richard Murphy celebrates the victory of public CbCR Salman Shaheen talks to Richard Murphy, the man who invented country-by-country reporting (CbCR), on why yesterday’s European Parliament vote means he has just achieved his life’s ambition. By Salman Shaheen July 05 2017
