This content is from: FREE: Tax evasion clampdown draws in €14 billion, says OECD International efforts to clamp down on tax evasion have drawn in €14 billion ($19 billion) from would-be tax evaders, the OECD has confirmed. By Jack Grocott October 25 2011
This content is from: 9-9-9 tax plan may never be implemented, but certainly raises debate on US VAT Republican Herman Cain has adapted his 9-9-9 tax code proposal to allow for exemptions. The simplicity of the 9-9-9 plan, with its uniform rates and lack of exemptions, was previously the defining aspect of Cain’s pro... By Matthew Gilleard October 24 2011
This content is from: What to look out for at IBA 2011 The breadth of tax topics to be debated at the International Bar Association (IBA) annual conference in Dubai next week ranges from the use of partnerships and tax groups to the taxation of foreign currency gains and ... By Matthew Gilleard October 24 2011
This content is from: EXCLUSIVE: Pascal Saint-Amans defines his role as new OECD head of tax policy and admin... When Jeffrey Owens announced his retirement as head of tax policy and administration at the OECD, the race was on to replace one of the most important figures in global tax affairs. Pascal Saint-Amans is that man and,... By Salman Shaheen October 24 2011
This content is from: UK Uncut joins calls for Hartnett to quit The UK Uncut protest group has backed calls for the resignation of Dave Hartnett, HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) permanent secretary, over a tax settlement with Goldman Sachs. By Salman Shaheen October 23 2011
This content is from: India seeks information exchange through Swiss treaty India’s efforts to protect its revenue base have been boosted with the completion of the amended tax treaty with Switzerland. By Matthew Gilleard October 23 2011
This content is from: Controversy surrounds German tax cut plans A publicly played-out dispute over tax policy within the German coalition government came to a head on Saturday, with Chancellor Angela Merkel openly rejecting the claim from a junior coalition partner that tax cut pr... By Matthew Gilleard October 23 2011
This content is from: Portugal widens austerity measures by targeting high profit companies Portugal has introduced a tax on companies with annual profits of more than €10 million ($13.7 million). By Matthew Gilleard October 18 2011
This content is from: Bipartisan agreement in the US on repatriation relief, but only temporary Senators John McCain (Rep-Arizona) and Kay Hagan (Dem-North Carolina) have proposed a reduction in the tax rate for repatriated foreign earnings, from 35% down to 8.75%, for a period of one year, but permanent impleme... By Matthew Gilleard October 17 2011
This content is from: Australian foreign fund tax breaks to start next month Australia’s Assistant Treasurer expects to implement a series of tax breaks for foreign investment funds next month. By Jack Grocott October 17 2011
This content is from: Calls grow for Hartnett to quit as Goldman interest alleged to be double reported figure Jesse Norman, a member of the UK Treasury Select Committee, has called for Dave Hartnett, HM Revenue & Customs’ permanent secretary, to resign over a tax settlement with Goldman Sachs. By Salman Shaheen October 12 2011
This content is from: How pioneer industries will benefit from Indonesian tax holiday The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has released long awaited regulations regarding the provision of tax facilities in the form of exemption from, or reductions in, the rate of corporate income tax. By Matthew Gilleard October 10 2011
This content is from: Slow progress, but UK tax gap is closing At its inception in 2005, one of HM Revenue & Customs’ commitments was to reduce the UK tax gap. The latest available figures show that the revenue body is sticking to that commitment. But is progress satisfactory, gi... By Matthew Gilleard October 10 2011
This content is from: FREE: China’s nationwide resource tax starts next month China’s State Council has confirmed that the recently trialled resource tax on domestic sales of crude oil and natural gas will be extended nationally from November 1. By Jack Grocott October 10 2011
This content is from: FREE: Taxpayers struggling to account for UK bank levy UK taxpayers are experiencing a number of headaches when it comes to complying with the new bank levy, says a taxpayer at a large multinational bank. By Salman Shaheen October 09 2011
This content is from: Why should taxpayers support country-by-country reporting? The Task Force on Financial Integrity & Economic Development’s annual conference in Paris last week showed how taxpayers could benefit from a more transparent reporting standard, but activists admitted they must do mo... By Salman Shaheen October 09 2011
This content is from: EXCLUSIVE: Why the Commission changed its mind on the FTT Manfred Bergmann, director for Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration at the DG Taxation and Customs Union at the European Commission, has told International Tax Review why the Commission changed course and came out... By Salman Shaheen October 03 2011
This content is from: UK directors tell government: commit to 15% corporate tax George Osborne has told British business that he will not fund any tax cuts if it means an increase in the budget deficit. By Reuben Bard-Rosenberg October 03 2011
This content is from: China issues new rules for resident enterprises China’s State Administration of Taxation has clarified a number of issues relating to the administration of foreign companies that are controlled by Chinese investors. By Jack Grocott October 02 2011