This content is from: Global OECD publishes report on VAT and the gig economy Dimitra Koulouri, senior VAT policy advisor at the OECD’s consumption taxes unit, talks to ITR’s Alice Jones about the impact of the growing gig and sharing economy on VAT policy and administration, and potential poli... By Alice Jones April 19 2021
This content is from: Global Controversial UN treaty provision for a digital tax awaits final approval Tax experts suggest the final draft of the UN’s Article 12B treaty proposal to tax automated digital services (ADS) could impede the OECD’s multilateral digital tax agenda as an alternative option for developing count... By Danish Mehboob April 16 2021
This content is from: Global Renewable energy needs improved incentives, say tax directors Investors and developers face tax risks related to tax assets, real estate transfer taxes and aggressive tax authorities. Tax directors say that the accelerated depreciation of assets, tax consolidation options, and R... By Alice Jones April 14 2021
This content is from: Global OECD tax report for G20 foregrounds environment and digital tax Secretary-General Angel Gurria’s last tax report to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors urges a phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies that undermine carbon pricing initiatives. The report also covers online ... By Alice Jones April 08 2021
This content is from: Global Q1 2021: Top indirect tax disputes The first quarter of 2021 saw the UK Supreme Court rule against Uber, while the CJEU published a landmark ruling on VAT groupings, and the Indian Supreme Court ruled that software payments are not royalties. By Alice Jones April 07 2021
This content is from: Global Carbon taxes to become the 'new normal' Environmental taxes form an increasing share of multinational enterprises’ tax burden, according to tax professionals. Support for carbon taxes from the fossil fuel industry and the Biden administration in the US are ... By Alice Jones April 07 2021
This content is from: Direct Tax This week in tax: Deliveroo's IPO flops This week saw Deliveroo’s IPO flop despite high hopes among investors looking to capitalise on the boom in demand for takeaways, while the US and the UK clashed over digital tax. By Josh White April 02 2021
This content is from: Global MNEs must work harder to attract top indirect tax talent In a candidate driven market, multinational enterprises (MNEs) should provide job certainty, remote working, and professional development opportunities to attract the best indirect tax experts. By Alice Jones March 31 2021
This content is from: Global Feminist tax policy could aid escape from COVID-19 recession Initiatives that work towards gender equality could shore up tax bases and assist the economic recovery from the pandemic, according to OECD policymakers. By Alice Jones March 29 2021