New levy makes UK banks happier The bank levy outlined in HM Treasury’s draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2011 last week has been welcomed by British banks as an improvement on previous proposals. By Salman Shaheen December 14 2010
EU increases focus on tax fraud The European Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) this week agreed on a draft directive to increase administrative co-operation and combat tax evasion and fraud. By Salman Shaheen December 09 2010
Tax protesters vow to continue action, despite new anti-avoidance measures UK Uncut’s protests, which occupied Vodafone and Topshop stores across Britain last weekend, are set to continue despite the government’s new measures to tackle tax avoidance. By Salman Shaheen December 07 2010
Dogan appeals Turkish tax court ruling Dogan Yayin, Turkey's largest media company, has appealed a ruling from Istanbul 3rd Tax Court requiring it to pay TRY1.4 billion ($921 million) in a 2006 tax dispute. By Salman Shaheen December 02 2010
Commission consults on future of VAT The European Commission launched a public consultation yesterday on the future of VAT in the EU. By Salman Shaheen December 02 2010
Options available for UK tax simplification Two organisations have offered different perspectives on simplifying the UK tax system in November. By Salman Shaheen December 01 2010
ActionAid report points finger at SABMiller tax avoidance ActionAid, the UK-based development agency, released a report yesterday on the ways in which it believes one international brewing and bottling company avoids paying corporate tax in Africa. By Salman Shaheen November 30 2010
UK government delays CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme One month after announcing changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) in the comprehensive spending review, which will effectively turn it into a carbon tax, the government has decided... By Salman Shaheen November 22 2010
BAT fails to convince Full Federal Court on capital gains The Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal by British American Tobacco (BAT) in a A$89 ($87 million) million capital gains tax dispute. By Salman Shaheen November 17 2010
Mirrlees Review and OTS offer two perspectives on UK tax simplification Two organisations have offered different perspectives on simplifying the UK tax system in the last week. By Salman Shaheen November 16 2010
