Baucus confirms China move; Wyden to take SFC reins Max Baucus’ move to become US ambassador to China has now been confirmed. As chairman of the US Senate Finance Committee (SFC), Baucus’ name had become synonymous with the issue... By Matthew Gilleard February 13 2014
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide 2014 – nominations open Who are the leading tax controversy advisers around the world? Nominate now. By Matthew Gilleard February 12 2014
Ex-DuPont Brazil CFO joins Hirashima & Associados Cristina Sampaio Cavalieri Teixeira has joined Hirashima & Associados as the partner responsible for leading the firm’s tax consulting department. By Matthew Gilleard February 10 2014
Chidambaram hopes dashed on Indian DTC prospects Palaniappan Chidambaram, India’s finance minister, said this week that the Direct Taxes Code (DTC) and goods and service tax (GST) Bills will not be passed in the current Parliamentary session,... By Matthew Gilleard February 06 2014
Tax contribution of UK’s big businesses rises despite drop in corporation tax The total tax contribution of the UK’s biggest companies rose by £500 million ($820 million) on 2012, despite corporation tax revenues falling sharply. By Matthew Gilleard January 31 2014
Large Spanish companies to see tax liability rise Spain is continuing to reform its tax code. Increasing revenue collection is one goal, and the largest companies will be footing the bill. By Matthew Gilleard January 30 2014
Balls’ 50p tax pledge for UK causes stir After pledging to reinstate the 50p top rate of income tax if his Labour party returns to power at the next election, Ed Balls, shadow chancellor, has been attacked for... By Matthew Gilleard January 30 2014
The dark side of transparency Tax transparency is lauded as an unequivocal good. But is it really this clear-cut? Matthew Gilleard explores the negatives as he ventures into the dark side of transparency. By Matthew Gilleard January 28 2014
Hollande to cut French business taxes – but there’s a catch President Francois Hollande has proposed a €30 billion ($40 billion) easing of the French business tax burden, but only if companies show a commitment to invest and hire. By Matthew Gilleard January 23 2014
