What the future holds for the taxation of Dutch currency exchanges The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that currency exchange gains on loans to which the anti-base erosion rules apply are not liable to tax, though law changes could be enacted... By Matthew Gilleard March 08 2012
Egypt seeks VAT to satisfy IMF Egypt is looking to alter its indirect tax system by replacing the sales tax with a VAT, on the instruction of the IMF. By Matthew Gilleard March 02 2012
Why balancing profit maximisation and corporate reputation is key A report from PwC assessing the total tax contribution of the Hundred Group – which consists of the finance directors of the UK’s biggest companies – shows that such companies... By Matthew Gilleard March 02 2012
Germany unveils plans for corporate tax code The German government has released a concept paper containing 12 proposed changes to the corporate tax system, including changes to the treatment of interest expense deductions, group taxation, partnerships and... By Matthew Gilleard February 28 2012
Barclays and CBI driving UK GAAR towards reality The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has thrown its weight behind the UK’s planned general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR), arguing that corporate tax avoidance schemes are harming the reputation of British... By Matthew Gilleard February 28 2012
COMMENT: Why today was decisive for the future of Australia’s carbon and mining taxes Australian prime minister Julia Gillard today saw off a direct challenge to her Labor party leadership from predecessor Kevin Rudd, but must quickly reunite the party if she wants to... By Matthew Gilleard February 27 2012
BUDGET ANALYSIS: South Africa increases capital gains and dividend tax rates South Africa today released its 2012 budget which included changes to the treatment of capital gains and dividends, as well as the way the tax system is administered. By Matthew Gilleard February 22 2012
Carbon tax could hit South Africa within a year As part of finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2012 budget, it was announced today that South Africa is considering the introduction of a carbon tax as early as next year. By Matthew Gilleard February 22 2012
Obama proposes corporate tax cut to 28% President Barack Obama’s administration has unveiled plans to cut the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 28%, a reduction that would be offset by the closure of certain tax... By Matthew Gilleard February 22 2012
