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The Finnish government has agreed on the budget framework for the next two years. To balance the state economy, the government has decided on economic measures worth €2.7 billion ($3.5 billion).

Sergio André Rocha, of Ernst & Young in Brazil, examines a recent decision concerning the interpretation of article 7 of Brazilian double tax conventions (DTCs).

If tax authorities are to combat double non-taxation then the application of targeted linking rules, and not harmonisation, is the only realistic option.

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The Chilean government sent a tax reform proposal to Congress on April 30 to generate additional revenues and increase expenditures in social development programmes such education, employment, economic growth and the human development of the most vulnerable sectors of society.

The Indian Nokia case, concerning transfer pricing adjustments on excessive marketing spends, has been remanded back to the transfer pricing officer (TPO) in light of the retrospective changes in the Finance Bill.

With the advent of Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism just around the corner, Australian Climate Change Minister Greg Combet has spoken out in defence of the policy and sought to allay industry fears over the impact of the tax.

An exclusive interview with EU Commissioner Algirdas Šemeta, analysis of HP’s US Tax Court defeat and why this is bad news for banks, and why India is seeking a renegotiation of its Mauritius tax treaty were just three topics that dominated ITR Premium this week.

EU taxpayers can expect greater certainty regarding the VAT treatment of vouchers after the European Commission proposed new legislation last week to tackle problems with the existing system.