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Australian corporate tax cut needs to happen, says Gillard

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has indicated she still supports a reduction in the corporate tax rate, despite omitting the proposal from last month’s budget.

Matthew Gilleard, June 13 2012

US Federal Circuit decision in Dominion Resources invalidates IRS regulations

A recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Dominion Resources could provide opportunities for taxpayers in capital intensive industries to claim tax refunds.

Joe Dalton, June 13 2012

How to get faster dispute resolution at the Tax Court of Canada

Canadian taxpayers can look forward to their tax disputes being resolved quicker by the Tax Court of Canada (TCC), if draft legislation released last week is adopted.

Joe Dalton, June 13 2012

BIAC speaks for business on OECD intangibles draft

Chris Lenon, who chairs the Tax Committee of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, provides comment on the discussion draft on intangibles released by the OECD last week.

June 12 2012

KPMG puts John McGowan in new global tax information role

John McGowan has been appointed to the new role of chief information officer, global tax, with KPMG International.

June 12 2012

Goldman Sachs’ HMRC tax deal to face judicial review

Tax avoidance campaign group, UK Uncut Legal Action, has been given permission to challenge the conclusion of a tax dispute between Goldman Sachs and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that the campaigners allege cost the UK millions of pounds.

Jack Grocott, June 12 2012

HMRC updates definitions of promotion and facilitation in banking tax code

What is meant by promotion and facilitation is the subject of the latest guidance from HM Revenue & Customs in the UK on the application of the Code of Practice on Taxation for Banks.

Ralph Cunningham, June 12 2012

What you need to know about the UK GAAR consultation

ANALYSIS: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) this week released the long-awaited consultation document on the UK general anti-abuse rule (GAAR). With the consultation document weighing in at 48 pages of technical detail, International Tax Review has done the hard work so you don’t have to, and highlighted the main features alongside analysis from leading advisers.

Matthew Gilleard, June 12 2012

Dutch follow EU trend to restrict interest deductions

A Bill sent to Dutch parliament last week seeks to restrict interest expense deductions for debt used to finance qualifying participations.

Matthew Gilleard, June 11 2012

Latvia hopes to attract holding companies with tax amendments

Foreign companies may benefit from using Latvian holding companies for short-term investments following amendments to the country’s Corporate Income Tax Act.

Joe Dalton, June 11 2012

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