Ten things you need to know about the UK-Swiss tax deal The UK government on August 24 reached an agreement with Switzerland to tax British citizens hiding their money in the Alpine tax haven. By Salman Shaheen August 25 2011
Who has been talking about the UK-Swiss deal? The UK-Swiss deal has met with mixed reactions from advisers and tax justice campaigners, but the feeling is that it is worse for account holders than the Lichtenstein Disclosure Facility... By Salman Shaheen August 25 2011
Exclusive: UK-Swiss withholding tax deal to be signed tonight The UK-Swiss deal to apply withholding tax on British citizens with Swiss bank accounts will be signed tonight, International Tax Review can exclusively reveal. By Salman Shaheen August 24 2011
Is the French and German Tobin tax more than just political posturing? French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel rocked the markets with their joint plan for a Tobin tax. Their proposals have been welcomed by development activists, however, the... By Salman Shaheen August 23 2011
Cyprus plans VAT rise The Cypriot government wants to raise VAT by two percentage points, but it expects to face opposition as it puts its plans to Parliament. By Salman Shaheen August 18 2011
The pros and cons of the UK-Swiss deal on undeclared funds Sources have revealed that the UK-Swiss deal to apply withholding tax on British citizens with Swiss bank accounts will be announced next week, but advisers believe individuals with undisclosed accounts... By Salman Shaheen August 18 2011
UK-Swiss deal on undeclared money imminent Sources have revealed that the UK-Swiss deal to apply withholding tax on British citizens with Swiss bank accounts may be announced as soon as Thursday. By Salman Shaheen August 16 2011
UK-Swiss deal on non-dom accounts imminent Sources have revealed that the UK-Swiss deal to apply withholding tax on British citizens with Swiss bank accounts may be announced as soon as Thursday. By Salman Shaheen August 16 2011
Exclusive: Connors fights Vodafone’s corner In an exclusive interview with Salman Shaheen of International Tax Review, John Connors, director of tax strategy and policy at Vodafone, hits out at his company’s critics and UK Uncut... By Salman Shaheen August 12 2011
The appeal of alternative dispute resolution John Connors, head of tax strategy and policy at Vodafone, has told International Tax Review that he welcomes the opportunities offered by alternative dispute resolution (ADR). By Salman Shaheen August 11 2011
