The UK will challenge the European Commission’s infringement proceedings over the reduced rate on energy saving and heating products. If the UK is successful, it could set a precedent for new environmental VAT incentives in the EU.
Chris Lenon, group strategic adviser on tax policy at Rio Tinto and chairman of BIAC’s Taxation and Fiscal Policy Committee talks to International Tax Review about the indirect tax challenges his company is facing and how it is tackling them.
The Tax Justice Network and CCFD-Terre Solidaire have a new report out today exploring lessons for registries of trusts and foundations and for improving automatic tax information exchange (AIE). International Tax Review talks to the report’s author, Markus Meinzer, on the deficiencies he uncovered, the positive examples he’s found and the challenges to increasing transparency over beneficial ownership.
South Africa’s budget in February signalled the government’s intention to introduce a carbon tax within a year. International Tax Review finds out what progress is being made and how businesses are being consulted.
