Oregon and Washington look to introduce a carbon tax The move by the two US states could be the beginning of a new North American carbon market. By Salman Shaheen November 06 2013
Malaysia likely to achieve GST in 2015 After significant delays, Malaysia plans to introduce GST in April 2015. Advisers believe this time the government will be successful. By Salman Shaheen November 06 2013
Swiss information exchange full of holes Switzerland has long been at the top of tax justice campaigners' most wanted list for its low tax rates and its opacity. By Salman Shaheen November 01 2013
The steady evolution of indirect tax reform With many big indirect reforms being announced in the last year, 2014 is set to be a year of continuing evolution, reports Salman Shaheen. By Salman Shaheen November 01 2013
Biggest British energy firms create “straw man” of green taxes to hike prices Four of the six largest UK energy companies have now hiked their prices by more than 9%. The companies blame green taxes, but critics say this is a smokescreen to... By Salman Shaheen October 30 2013
Commission gears up for one-stop shop The European Commission has published practical guidelines for businesses to prepare them for the one-stop shop which will help them comply with all their VAT obligations across the EU from... By Salman Shaheen October 29 2013
EXCLUSIVE: Commissioner Semeta announces his tax reform priorities for 2014 In an exclusive interview, Algirdas Semeta, EU Commissioner for Taxation, Customs Union, Audit and Anti-Fraud discusses progress on VAT reform, plans for the financial transactions tax (FTT) in the face... By Salman Shaheen October 23 2013
Australia will struggle to repeal carbon tax in July 2014 Joe Hockey, Australia’s new Treasurer, wants to abolish the carbon tax by July. But it may not be so simple. By Salman Shaheen October 16 2013
Whistleblower sceptical of Switzerland joining OECD Multilateral Convention Switzerland has joined the OECD’s Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. However Rudolf Elmer, the Swiss whistleblower, doubts it will significantly increase the tax haven’s transparency. By Salman Shaheen October 16 2013
Commission launches review of VAT legislation for the public sector The European Commission has today begun consulting stakeholders on VAT rules for the public sector. By Salman Shaheen October 14 2013
