VAT audit rules vary from country to country, but across Europe taxpayers are feeling the heat. Find out how to deal with the authorities when they come knocking.
Taxpayers have responded favourably to the Commission’s plans to reform the EU’s VAT system, but they are concerned by anti-fraud measures and unrealistic proposals.
With the Dutch Finance Minister calling on the European Commission to seek alternative means of taxing the financial sector, there are those in the media proclaiming the death of the financial transaction tax (FTT). They should not be listened to.
Despite enthusiasm for a financial transactions (FTT) tax from France, Germany and the European Commission, the Dutch are looking at other options for taxing the financial sector.