This content is from: United Kingdom Will the UK one day tax robots? With UK opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn turning his attention to the dangers of automation for the labour market, might a future British government look to introduce a tax on robots? By Salman Shaheen September 29 2017
This content is from: United States US tax reform proposal skinny on detail and doesn’t add up Tax advisers have hailed the new Republican tax reform framework as a step in the right direction and positive for multinationals. But most are in agreement that it would leave the US with a large budget deficit, maki... By Joe Stanley-Smith September 29 2017
This content is from: Switzerland Q&A: Swiss state secretary Jörg Gasser on Switzerland’s evergreen attraction Switzerland’s State Secretary Jörg Gasser talks to Anjana Haines about the country’s corporate tax reforms, and how he believes it is cooperating internationally on tax matters. By Anjana Haines September 29 2017
This content is from: France France confirms lower corporate tax rate in 2018 budget The French government announced a plethora of tax changes in its 2018 budget, including cutting its corporate tax rate. By Anjana Haines September 28 2017
This content is from: United Kingdom Businesses not ready for new UK criminal liability for tax evasion The UK’s Criminal Finance Act is effective from September 30 2017 and all companies operating in the UK and abroad could be liable to criminal penalties if they or their associates are found to be engaging in tax evas... By Anjana Haines September 28 2017
This content is from: Austria EU to redesign tax net to catch online giants The European Commission (EC) will set out a “strong and ambitious” vision on how to tax the digital economy in early 2018, targeting companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Apple. By Joe Stanley-Smith September 27 2017
This content is from: Germany Merkel’s win in German election points to tax reform Angela Merkel has won a fourth term as German Chancellor, putting tax reform in Germany and the EU on the cards. But the election results suggest that it won’t be easy for Merkel to get her way on all tax matters. By Anjana Haines September 25 2017
This content is from: New Zealand Tax uncertainty continues as New Zealand election produces stalemate New Zealand’s closest election for decades has ended, perhaps unsurprisingly, with no clear winner as both the National and Labour parties fell short of a majority. By Joe Stanley-Smith September 25 2017
This content is from: Mexico Transfer pricing is high on the agenda of Mexican tax authorities Modifications to the transfer pricing legal framework by the OECD have tax implications in Mexico that taxpayers must comply with to avoid tax credits. By ITR Correspondent September 25 2017
This content is from: Global ITR showcases the best women in tax in its latest guide The third edition of the Women in Tax Leaders guide has been released, with several new countries and more than 150 new names included this year. By Anjana Haines September 25 2017
This content is from: Ireland Independent review of Ireland's corporate tax code An independent review of Ireland’s corporate tax regime highlighted some important considerations. John Gulliver and Niamh Keogh discuss the key points. By ITR Correspondent September 22 2017
This content is from: New Zealand Tight New Zealand election could mean new taxes for multinationals New Zealand is gearing up for the most closely-fought election in its recent history, with tax policies such as a diverted profits tax (DPT) at stake when the country goes to the polls this Saturday, September 23. By Joe Stanley-Smith September 22 2017
This content is from: Sweden Swedish budget offers tax cuts ahead of elections The Swedish government has announced almost SEK 6 billion ($750 million) in tax cuts in its 2018 budget, but businesses are unlikely to benefit as they take on tough corporate tax changes and the aviation industry pre... By Anjana Haines September 22 2017
This content is from: Mexico Sugar taxes forcing soft drinks giants to change, but they could be the ultimate winners Soft drinks companies such as Coca-Cola are changing the way they invest due to the introduction of sugar taxes around the world. They claim that the taxes are doing more harm than good to each country’s economy and i... By Anjana Haines September 20 2017
This content is from: Austria Will EU member states bring in a turnover tax on digital multinationals? Ten EU member states agreed that large digital multinational such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook will have to pay their ‘fair share of tax’. However, a lack of consensus around the core proposal for an equalisa... By Natalie Leonidou September 20 2017
This content is from: Mexico No substantial tax reforms in Mexico’s 2018 proposed economic plan is not necessarily g... The Mexican Secretary of Treasury submitted the 2018 economic plan (Paquete Económico) to Congress on September 8 2017 for its approval. By ITR Correspondent September 18 2017
This content is from: Germany Germany’s Merkel eyes tax reform as she sets her sights on fourth term in power Despite opposition from ministers within her own party over certain policies, Chancellor Angela Merkel looks set to win a fourth term in government. This means tax reform in Germany and the EU. September 18 2017
This content is from: United States Americas Tax Awards 2017 winners announced The top tax and transfer pricing experts from across the Americas congregated at the Pierre Hotel, New York, on September 14 to honour the very best firms and individuals across a host of categories. Check out the win... By Salman Shaheen - ITR September 15 2017
This content is from: Austria ECOFIN to consider virtual PE rules to tax digital MNEs Multinational technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook could face higher tax bills under EU plans to introduce virtual permanent establishment rules. However, such rules could be difficult ... By Natalie Leonidou September 13 2017
This content is from: Switzerland Switzerland’s new corporate tax reform proposals likely to succeed The Swiss Federal Council has released its new corporate tax reform proposals that resolve many of the issues raised in its earlier failed attempt. However, companies and entrepreneurs will be the ones paying for the ... By Anjana Haines September 08 2017
This content is from: Mexico Can an appropriate capital structure mitigate tax issues concerning Mexican currency fl... A floating exchange rate system and the lack of a functional currency election for tax purposes has made the volatility of the Mexican peso one of the main discussions that international investors need to have before ... By ITR Correspondent September 07 2017
This content is from: Brazil BRICS support digitisation to curtail tax evasion The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a “fair and modern global tax system” that includes a deeper cooperation between the nations and on the OEC... By Natalie Leonidou September 06 2017
This content is from: European Union Panama Papers committee members call for permanent EU tax investigation committee As the mandate of the European Parliament's committee investigating the Panama Papers scandal draws to a close, some committee members are calling for the EU to adopt a more permanent solution to deal with infringemen... By Anjana Haines September 06 2017
This content is from: France French 2018 budget targets tax competitive measures French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has announced some of the tax cuts and other incentives that will be included in the upcoming 2018 budget statement to help the country compete with its neighbours. By Anjana Haines September 04 2017
