This content is from: Significant changes on the way for draft code, says CBDT chairman April 30 2010
This content is from: Panama makes progress on tax information requirements Panama is working hard to dispel the perception of it as a tax haven. Catherine Snowdon talks to Alberto Vallarino, the country's minister of economy and finance, Frank De Lima, its vice minister of economy and Luis E... April 30 2010
This content is from: How you can manage taxes in a hyper-regulatory world Chris Walsh of Vertex describes a difficult working environment for tax executives, where the pressure from tax authorities to comply with their obligations is intense and the number of changes to rules and rates is h... April 30 2010
This content is from: The case for withholding tax on a net basis within the EU Sometime after key litigation, important questions to do with the net basis of withholding taxes in Europe have still not been resolved, explain Barry Larking and Robert van der Jagt of KPMG Meijburg & Co April 30 2010
This content is from: Former tax commissioner calls for new high-level tax group to re-launch single market April 30 2010
This content is from: Tax Relief: Volcano-way A monthly commentary on the notable facts, figures and goings-on in the tax world. Suitable items should be sent to taxrelief@euromoneyplc.com April 30 2010
This content is from: Plan your next move Revenue authorities around the world have become an important tool for governments as they strive to raise income to boost their battered economies after the economic downturn of the last two years. And officials have... April 30 2010
This content is from: Rules refined to ensure Shari'ah compliance As the economic turmoil recedes, the demand for Islamic financing is increasing again. It has led some key jurisdictions to reexamine their tax rules to ensure that such transactions are possible, explains Kevin Conwa... April 30 2010
This content is from: Guidance concerning foreign bank account (FBAR) filing requirements released April 30 2010
This content is from: Promotion expenses paid to third-party supplier as part of franchise fee April 30 2010
This content is from: Proper tax planning "Depressing" was the word used by a delegate to describe the first panel of a conference I was at last month. April 30 2010
This content is from: Cancellation of the prepayments system for profits tax; Measures for stimulating the cr... April 30 2010
This content is from: Luxembourg ratifies exchange of information protocols and treaties and defines new rule... April 30 2010
This content is from: Sponsored Last minute inclusions on the Portuguese Budget Law for 2010 The Portuguese Budget Law for 2010 was approved by the Portuguese parliament on March 15 2010. Although the final text of the law is not yet available, the proposals initially included in the Budget Bill proposal were... By ITR Correspondent April 30 2010
This content is from: Guernsey to institute new corporate tax regime In the face of international pressure arising from the financial crisis, Guernsey, a so-called Crown Dependency of the UK, will unveil a new corporate tax regime during its budget debate this December. April 29 2010
This content is from: INEOS defends relocation to Switzerland INEOS, the world's third largest chemicals company, has explained the tax reasons behind the relocation of its headquarters from the UK to Switzerland April 28 2010
This content is from: India moves anti-avoidance campaign offshore The Indian Central Board of Direct Taxes has opened tax offices in Mauritius and Singapore in a bid to crackdown on offshore tax evasion. April 28 2010
This content is from: Henry review to be released on Sunday The Australian government has announced that it will finally release the Henry review on tax reform this Sunday. It said in February that the release of the review before the government had considered it thoroughly wa... April 26 2010
This content is from: Ladbrokes receives £80 million tax rebate After several months' discussion with HM Revenue and Customs in the UK, Ladbrokes, the gambling company, has received an £80 million ($123 million) rebate. April 26 2010
This content is from: IRS official addresses concern about maximum tax adjustments A senior US tax official has said the Internal Revenue Service does not intend to use the maximum tax adjustments (MTA) that are disclosed about uncertain tax positions as a jumping off point for an examination. April 22 2010
This content is from: Exclusive: Copy of IMF report on financial sector taxation available here International Tax Review has obtained a copy of the report that proposes two new taxes for financial services companies. April 21 2010
This content is from: Ireland relaxes rules on claiming withholding tax exemption The Irish revenue has removed some of the administrative burden in claiming an exemption from dividend withholding tax. Non-resident companies no longer have to provide evidence of tax residence, along with a signed n... April 20 2010
This content is from: Chile to increase corporate tax rate Chile will raise its corporate tax rate from 17% to 20% next year to fund the country's post-earthquake reconstruction effort. April 19 2010
This content is from: Pillsbury hires former tax counsel from Wyeth Kevin Giordano has joined the New York office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman as counsel in the firm's tax practice. April 19 2010
This content is from: Maldives tops World Bank survey A global survey has ranked the Maldives as the best and Belarus as the worst for ease of paying business taxes. April 19 2010
This content is from: New director of Tax Policy Centre to address tax cuts and revenue shortage Donald Marron will take over as director of the non-partisan Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Centre (TPC) on May 17. April 18 2010
This content is from: OECD warns Finland not to raise corporate tax rate In an economic survey of Finland, published April 7, the OECD urged the government not to increase the corporate tax rate to reduce its budget deficit and to plug the country's growing sustainability-gap. April 18 2010
This content is from: Senators say time is ripe for Congress to take up tax reform At a panel discussion to promote "The Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act", Senators Ron Wyden and Judd Gregg emphasised the Bill's potential to enhance US international competition. April 14 2010
This content is from: LMSB commissioner addresses scepticism about uncertain tax positions In her first speech before the Tax Executive Institute (TEI) since being named commissioner of the large and medium-sized business (LMSB) division at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) last November, Heather Maloy res... April 13 2010
This content is from: European Tax Awards nominees revealed Nine firms will compete for the top award of European Tax Firm of the Year at International Tax Review's fifth annual European Tax Awards in London in May April 12 2010
This content is from: Significant changes on the way for draft code, says CBDT chairman The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Taxes has said that the latest draft of the country's direct tax code will include "significant changes" when released in two months' time. April 12 2010
This content is from: Shulman acknowledges IRS has "changed the game" on compliance Doug Shulman, Commissioner of the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), spent much of his speech at Tax Executive Institute's mid-year meeting yesterday time reassuring the audience that he appreciated their concerns ove... April 12 2010
This content is from: Indians are keen on new dispute resolution mechanism India's new dispute resolution panels (DRP) will continually adapt to a changing tax environment and greatly improve taxpayer litigation consistency, say two of the country's leading advisers. April 12 2010
This content is from: IRS will use new laws to fight tax evasion Doug Shulman, commissioner of the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), emphasised the Service's intention to use of new laws to ensure compliance and transparency at a speech before the National Press Club on April 5. April 07 2010
This content is from: Germany to use R&D to encourage investment The German government plans to introduce R&D tax incentives to attract and sustain investment in the country and also to comply with an EU-wide R&D initiative. April 05 2010
This content is from: Namibia to reduce corporate tax rate Namibia is set to cut the corporate tax rate for non-mining companies as well as make important changes to withholding tax rules on interest. April 05 2010
This content is from: Video says US flat tax is the way forward A US flat tax would be a vast improvement over the present internal revenue code, says a new mini-documentary from the Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation, a lobbying group. April 05 2010
This content is from: Circular clarifies Chinese tax law The Chinese State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has issued a circular that further clarifies certain aspects of the country's tax law. April 05 2010
