EC wants Dutch top holding companies expelled from VAT groups The European Commission (EC) is urging the Netherlands to alter its policy that allows holding companies that are not classified as entrepreneurs for value added tax (VAT) purposes to join... By Matthew Gilleard April 27 2011
Switzerland commits $5 million to help tax systems develop Switzerland has pledged a contribution of $5 million to the IMF’s Topical Trust Fund on Tax Policy and Administration. By Matthew Gilleard April 25 2011
Sky wins customs duty dispute at ECJ The case (British Sky Broadcasting Group plc and Pace plc v The Commissioners for HMRC) concerns the classification of decoders with a hard disk drive, such as the Sky+ box,... By Matthew Gilleard April 20 2011
Netherlands takes action to stop erosion of tax base The Dutch government has issued a blueprint for the nation’s fiscal agenda, including changes to the tax system. Though the plans are rather vague, the agenda contains three main proposals... By Matthew Gilleard April 20 2011
US companies want tax burden reduced America’s biggest companies are keeping up the pressure for a reduction in their US tax burden with the publication of a study into global effective tax rates. By Matthew Gilleard April 14 2011
ECJ finds Portuguese scheme contrary to EU law The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has found that Portugal failed to fulfil its obligations under Article 56 EC and Article 40 of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement. By Matthew Gilleard April 13 2011
Protests highlight the polarising nature of Australia’s carbon tax debate Protesters on both sides of the debate over the Australian government’s carbon tax proposals have taken to the streets this week. By Matthew Gilleard April 10 2011
AstraZeneca settlement shows encouraging signs for taxpayers The recent AstraZeneca tax dispute settlement has been well-documented. But not much has been said about what the settlement means for other taxpayers and their dealings with HM Revenue &... By Matthew Gilleard April 06 2011
Brazil set to increase IOF rates again Brazil is set to increase the tax levied on financial transactions after the government issued two decrees (7454 and 7456) on March 28 and 29. By Matthew Gilleard April 04 2011
Uncertainty over Japan’s plans for corporate tax rate Japan is reviewing its plans to cut the corporate tax rate. The ruling party had planned to reduce the rate – one of the highest in the world – by... By Matthew Gilleard April 04 2011
