Salman Shaheen

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Salman Shaheen worked at ITR between 2010 and 2017

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Will the next UK government lower VAT?

The opposition Labour Party has slammed the Coalition government’s VAT rise. Labour is on course to win the next election. But will it lower VAT?

Salman Shaheen, February 04 2014
France prepares for battle with EU over digital VAT

The French government wants to cut VAT on digital content. The European Commission wants France to raise its already reduced rate for e-books. Let battle commence.

Salman Shaheen, January 30 2014
Egypt to introduce VAT

Egypt is the latest country looking to introduce VAT as it seeks to replace its sales tax.

Salman Shaheen, January 15 2014
Abbott appeals to Labor to U-turn on Australia’s carbon tax

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appealed to his opposition to join him in scrapping the country’s carbon pricing mechanism.

Salman Shaheen, January 15 2014
Eight jurisdictions raise VAT in New Year

A number of large VAT rises rang in the New Year, but there are signs the rate of VAT rises is slowing in the more developed economies.

Salman Shaheen, January 08 2014
The PAC verdict on HMRC: UK tax authority failing at its job

The UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has delivered its damning report on HM Revenue & Customs. Former HMRC tax inspectors agree. The UK tax authority is failing at its basic task and is not fit for purpose.

Salman Shaheen, December 19 2013