This content is from: European Union Whistleblowers found guilty in LuxLeaks trial The fight for transparency and whistleblowers in Europe has been dealt a blow after Antoine Deltour and Raphaël Halet, who exposed an enormous tax scandal in Luxembourg, were found guilty in the LuxLeaks trial. By Amelia Schwanke June 29 2016
This content is from: India India amends application date of General Anti-Avoidance Rule Investors in India have been given room to breathe as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) amends the effective date of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR). By Amelia Schwanke June 28 2016
This content is from: South Africa South Africa proposes carbon tax relief in draft law South Africa is pushing ahead with a proposed carbon tax that will increase the tax burden for companies, but a carbon offset could offer some welcome tax relief. By Amelia Schwanke June 27 2016
This content is from: European Union Brexit: UK could legislate against application of ECJ case law The UK’s exit from the EU will mean that ECJ case may cease to apply, but what could the changes mean for existing tax rules, incentives and ongoing tax disputes varies. By Anjana Haines June 24 2016
This content is from: European Union EU Parliament to vote on ambitious call to rewrite EU tax system Companies operating in the EU may face an EU-wide withholding tax and a host of new compliance and tax regulations if the EU approves recommendations by the Special Committee on Tax Rulings. By Amelia Schwanke June 24 2016
This content is from: Austria EU agrees on rules to tackle multinational tax avoidance European finance ministers have finally agreed on plans to crack down on aggressive tax planning by multinationals with the proposed Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive. By Anjana Haines June 22 2016
This content is from: United States Brexit: Britain, the EU and the most worrying tax implications If the UK votes to leave the European Union (EU) on June 23 multinationals face an urgent problem: how to cope with uncertainty in the tax system. By Amelia Schwanke June 16 2016
This content is from: Poland GAAR comes into force in Poland Poland has approved a general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) which may be used retroactively with regard to undertakings or arrangements made before its introduction. By ITR Correspondent June 10 2016
This content is from: United States Taxation and responsible business conduct The OECD hosted a forum after the release of the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, which recognised timely compliance as a driver for a fair international tax system. By Amelia Schwanke June 09 2016
This content is from: United States European Parliament initiates probe into Panama Papers An EP committee is to investigate detailed information about offshore companies and beneficiaries. By ITR Correspondent June 08 2016
This content is from: United States European Commission investigates McDonald’s tax rulings The European Commission (EC) has formally opened a case to examine Luxembourg’s tax treatment of McDonald's. By Amelia Schwanke June 08 2016
This content is from: Brazil Brazil hikes capital gains disposal tax rates for individuals and certain foreign inves... Brazil is enduring an economic and political hurricane which has deeply affected its gross domestic income and, as a result, public revenues. By ITR Correspondent June 07 2016
This content is from: United States Inequality and tax Global wealth inequality is at its zenith and understanding where the problem originates is vital for policy makers to stop this trend. By Amelia Schwanke June 07 2016
This content is from: Global Women in Tax leaders guide - nominate now This is your chance to nominate the leading women in the tax advisory world. The submission period is now open. By ITR Correspondent June 03 2016
This content is from: Direct Tax Research for World Tax and World Transfer Pricing 2017 has begun Everything you need to know about submitting for International Tax Review's World Tax and World Transfer Pricing directories. By Joe Stanley-Smith June 03 2016
This content is from: United States OECD call for sound tax policy to trigger economic growth The OECD 2016 forum set the foundation for proactive government action in economic development. By Amelia Schwanke June 02 2016
