This content is from: United Kingdom Job creation success raises chance of VAT cut for UK tourism sector Helen Grant, newly-appointed UK Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equality has heaped praise on the hospitality and tourism sector for its financial contribution to the UK and for its “sharp focus” on, and success in, c... By Matthew Gilleard November 27 2013
This content is from: Poland A Polish VAT revolution in progress: Part 1 The last year has seen some of the most extensive amendments to the Polish VAT Act in nearly a decade, but the most significant changes are still ahead and will enter into force on January 1 2014. In the first of a tw... November 27 2013
This content is from: Australia Australian House of Representatives votes to repeal carbon tax The lower house of the Australian Parliament has voted to repeal the carbon tax. But Prime Minister Tony Abbott will have a harder time getting his Bill through the Senate. By Salman Shaheen November 27 2013
This content is from: Mexico Mexico tax reform will bring VAT changes The tax reform Bill passed earlier this month by Mexico’s Congress contains various changes to the country’s VAT and maquiladora regimes. By Matthew Gilleard November 20 2013
This content is from: United Kingdom UK tourism industry steps up campaign for VAT cut The tourism industry in the UK believes a VAT reduction would be revenue neutral and generate £4 billion ($6.4 billion) each year for the economy. It is pressing George Osborne, the chancellor of the exchequer, for a ... By Matthew Gilleard November 20 2013
This content is from: Direct Tax What you have missed on ITR Premium Business lobbies Putin on tax; Indian tax evasion notification to Cyprus; IBM India; NZ compliance; Reduced VAT on e-books; Australian carbon tax; IMF and African compliance; Reduced tax compliance under Obamacare November 18 2013
This content is from: Australia Tony Abbott introduces Bill to repeal Australian carbon tax Prime Minister Tony Abbott introduced a Bill into the Australian Parliament today to repeal the carbon tax. Business has welcomed the move, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. By Salman Shaheen November 13 2013
This content is from: European Union Commission refers France to ECJ over reduced VAT for e-books The dispute between the European Commission and France over the reduced VAT rate the country charges for e-books has been taken to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Luxembourg is likely to be next. By Salman Shaheen November 13 2013
This content is from: Direct Tax What you have missed on ITR Premium UK public company register; Vale blow in Brazil CFC case; US Tax Court denies Medtronic protective order; Malaysia GST; and Australia cutting compliance requirements. November 11 2013
This content is from: Malaysia 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
This content is from: Germany Germany: Adjustment of VAT clauses in contracts for the purchase of immovable property In its circular of October 23 2013, the Federal Ministry of Finance made statements regarding the effectiveness of VAT clauses in contracts for the purchase of immovable property, reports Oliver Zugmaier of küffner ma... November 06 2013
This content is from: United States 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
This content is from: European Union Test case for cross-border ruling requests is good for business For any business engaged in EU cross-border transactions, the European Commission’s test case for private VAT ruling requests relating to cross-border situations is a great initiative to try to bridge the gap between ... November 01 2013
This content is from: European Union VAT in the EU: the law of unintended consequences Peter Duchars, of SMP Partners, a Russell Bedford member firm, looks at efforts to harmonise the EU VAT system and the unexpected new challenges this may create. November 01 2013
