This content is from: Direct Tax Companies must accommodate transparency demands, according to KPMG head January 30 2007
This content is from: Chile Chile encourages foreign know how and technology Changes to the income tax laws in Chile will mean Chilean businesses can use foreign know how and technology at a reduced tax rate. January 29 2007
This content is from: Switzerland Tax evaders targeted at World Economic Forum Companies that pay little or no tax in the large developing economies were the focus of a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last Thursday. January 29 2007
This content is from: European Union Europe aims for VAT agreement The EU commissioner for taxation and customs union has highlighted an agreement on a value-added tax (VAT) package (VAT), tax policy coordination and a second communication on a common consolidated corporate tax base ... January 29 2007
This content is from: Venezuela Ernst & Young boosts Panama presence Luis Eduardo Ocando, former South American Transfer Pricing Leader of Ernst & Young, has relocated from Venezuela to Panama. January 29 2007
This content is from: Australia Australia explains tax to directors The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has summarised important points of last year's 'Large business and tax compliance' report for board members and directors. January 29 2007
This content is from: Direct Tax Survey of tax services in North America now open International Tax Review's annual survey of tax services in North America is now open. We encourage all consumers of tax services in North America to take part by clicking here. January 23 2007
This content is from: Sweden Volvo risks $200 million in back taxes The National Swedish Tax Board could hit Volvo Cars with a further tax bill of Kr1.4 billion ($200 million) in back taxes. January 23 2007
This content is from: Direct Tax Malta debates Income Tax Act changes The Maltese parliament is now debating legislation that it tabled earlier this month to bring the country's tax system into line with European Commission requirements. January 23 2007
This content is from: Argentina Robust documentation a must in Argentina Argentina's Administrative Tax Court panel (Tribunal Fiscal de la Nación) has reaffirmed that businesses operating in the country must produce comprehensive documentation and solid transfer pricing analysis for transa... January 23 2007
This content is from: Direct Tax Advisers in the spotlight The OECD has published the terms of reference for a study into the relationship between tax advisers and other intermediaries, and tax authorities. January 23 2007
This content is from: Direct Tax UK companies reveal tax bills The UK's biggest companies paid 26% of the government's total corporation tax take in 2006, a survey carried out on their behalf has found. January 23 2007
This content is from: United States What Hal Hicks did next Hal Hicks, international tax counsel of the US Treasury, is stepping down on February 6 to become an international tax partner in the Washington, DC office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. January 17 2007
This content is from: United States Subpart F rules to be eliminated Taxpayers in the US must reassess their international tax planning after the shock removal of the Subpart F substantial assistance rules. January 15 2007
This content is from: Direct Tax Small business targets Channel Islands VAT loophole The Forum of Private Business (FPB) threatened to pursue judicial review over the low-value-consignment-relief (LVCR) scheme, which allows imports of items worth less than £18 ($35) from the Channel Islands to be free... January 15 2007
This content is from: South Africa South Africa gets aggressive on avoidance The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said that it would be looking into aggressive tax structures that it believes "show complete and reckless disregard for tax morality and South African tax law". January 15 2007
This content is from: United States Poll opens for North America's finest Vote now in International Tax Review's first Most Admired Tax Directors in North America poll. January 15 2007
This content is from: Direct Tax US and China complete first Advance Pricing Agreement January 15 2007
This content is from: India India makes landmark offshore ruling The Indian Supreme Court has said that the offshore supply of goods and services by foreign companies cannot be taxed in the same way as those of an Indian firm. January 15 2007
This content is from: European Union Commission calls for direct tax action The European Commission is proposing to work with EU member states on a binding dispute resolution mechanism to deal with double taxation. January 15 2007
This content is from: United States Accounting firm launches new risk management initiative January 08 2007
This content is from: China China convergence on track for 2008 Following years of speculation, China looks set to pass a bill unifying the tax codes for foreign and domestic companies in 2007 with a merged code coming into force at the beginning of next year. January 08 2007
This content is from: United States McDermott, Will & Emery boosts tax capability In a move to expand its tax controversy practice, McDermott, Will & Emery has raided Miller & Chevalier in Washington, DC. January 08 2007
This content is from: Israel Israel appoints stand-in for tax boss charged with corruption January 08 2007
This content is from: United States Democrats could be bad for business American businesses are waiting to see whether rumours of changes to the way they are taxed will become reality after the Democratic takeover of the US Congress. January 08 2007
This content is from: United States Ex-Congressional staffer joins Miller & Chevalier January 08 2007
