Calls continue for Australian GST reform The Australian goods and services tax (GST) regime is continuing to polarise opinion after former Liberal premier Nick Greiner’s review into GST distribution at the end of November. By Matthew Gilleard December 05 2012
AUTUMN STATEMENT: UK cuts corporate tax rate amid raft of anti-avoidance measures George Osborne, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, today delivered his Autumn Statement, announcing a surprise extra percentage point cut in the corporate tax rate. By Matthew Gilleard December 05 2012
Illinois continues drive for corporate tax transparency A tax transparency plan, proposed by Illinois Senate President, John Cullerton, has scraped through the Senate by three votes, and has moved to the Illinois House of Representatives. By Matthew Gilleard December 04 2012
Germany – Switzerland agreement hits the rocks, but may be revived The German government is attempting to overturn a rejected tax agreement with Switzerland. By Matthew Gilleard December 04 2012
Russia-Switzerland DTT analysis The protocol of amendment to the Russia-Switzerland double tax treaty (DTT), signed on September 24 2011, entered into force last month on November 9. By Matthew Gilleard December 04 2012
UK politicians attack Starbucks' tax planning The UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for government action to clamp down on seemingly successful multinational companies that pay little tax in the country, as well as... By Matthew Gilleard December 03 2012
Bangladesh passes VAT Bill 2012 The Bangladesh Parliament yesterday passed VAT Bill 2012, which expands the scope of VAT and related charges as well as simplifying the VAT process. By Matthew Gilleard November 28 2012
US tax reform special focus International Tax Review provides you with full coverage of the developments surrounding comprehensive reform of the US tax code and what it could mean for your business' bottom line. By Matthew Gilleard November 27 2012
Israel encourages repatriation of trapped profits Israel has approved the final Bill that grants temporary partial corporate tax relief for companies that repatriate trapped earnings. By Matthew Gilleard November 27 2012
