FREE: How the new UK-Hungary DTA will improve certainty The UK and Hungary have signed a comprehensive agreement for the avoidance of double taxation that will provide increased cross-border certainty between the two countries. By Matthew Gilleard September 12 2011
Battle with the taxman continues for Rangers FC Scottish football club Rangers FC is in the middle of two tax disputes with HMRC, both dating back to before present owner Craig Whyte took over the club. By Matthew Gilleard September 08 2011
“Raise any issue” says Deputy PM Swan, but uncertainty still clouds Australian reform f... A forum will be held on October 4 and 5 to assess the future of Australia’s tax system, and Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, Wayne Swan, today told International Tax... By Matthew Gilleard September 06 2011
World Bank wants increased transparency on beneficial ownership A report from the World Bank is calling for increased transparency and exchange of information on beneficial ownership to stop tax dodgers and to create a fairer environment for developing... By Matthew Gilleard September 06 2011
Swiss deals leave anti-evasion efforts uncertain With Switzerland and Germany reaching agreement on a deal to prevent tax evasion through Swiss bank accounts from influencing Germans’ investment decisions, and a Swiss deal with the UK announced... By Matthew Gilleard September 01 2011
Record profits could increase tax burden for Australian miners BHP Billiton has posted an Australian record for annual earnings of A$22.5 billion ($23.6 billion), almost doubling profits for the second consecutive year. By Matthew Gilleard August 30 2011
Spain opts for temporary tax reform to achieve deficit reduction Spain has joined France in introducing a package of austerity measures in the last seven days, but how does the Spanish government’s approach to cutting the deficit differ from France’s? By Matthew Gilleard August 30 2011
France looks to tax measures for deficit reduction France revealed its latest attempts to allay investor fears over the country’s high debt and deficit levels on Wednesday, with tax measures dominating. By Matthew Gilleard August 26 2011
UK taxpayers must be wary of applying principles in Reed Suppliers of temporary staff in the UK have taken it upon themselves to only charge clients VAT on the margin rather than on the entire value of their invoices, but... By Matthew Gilleard August 25 2011
Legislation raises attractiveness of Australian fund managers Draft legislation has been issued by the Australian government which proposes changes to the income tax treatment of investment income from foreign managed funds. By Matthew Gilleard August 23 2011
