02/03/2016
New EU tax blacklist floated
The list, based on national anti-avoidance measures that tend to vary considerably, was also criticized for the inclusion of developing countries
Tax
02/03/2016
Offshore Tax Bulletin - Deloitte
December 2015 and January 2016
02/01/2016
Google DENIES the taxman handed it a 'sweetheart deal' as it emerges Britain lobbied against tax haven sanctions
'Globally, our effective tax rate over the last five years is roundabout 20 per cent.'
02/01/2016
Overseas assets? The countdown is on to get tax affairs in order ahead of Automatic Exchange
This exchange should not be a problem for the overwhelming majority of people as they are most likely already compliant.
01/29/2016
EU clamps down on corporate multi-billion tax avoidance
Business and banks warned that the measures could hurt competitiveness, deter investment and increase administrative costs.
01/29/2016
Italy Claims Google Evaded Over $300 Million in Taxes
Italy's financial police in Rome said they are probing the company as part of a long-running judicial inquiry into its tax arrangements that covers the years between 2008 and 2013.
01/29/2016
The UK as a Tax-Efficient Holding Company Jurisdiction by Matthew Herrington
Overall however, the United Kingdom is a very attractive holding company jurisdiction and has a highly competitive tax package to offer as an “onshore” prospect.
01/29/2016
Protocol To Double Tax Agreement Between Cyprus And Ukraine Signed
An announcement on the website of the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance provides more details of the protocol's amendments.
01/29/2016
Spain's Princess Cristina loses bid to avoid tax fraud trial
Sister of King Felipe allegedly failed to declare taxes and will appear in court alongside her husband Iñaki Urdangarin
01/29/2016
Netherlands: FATCA deadline is 31 January for certain financial institutions
For other financial institutions, FATCA reports for 2015 must be filed before 1 August 2016 (according to the portal of the Dutch tax authority).
01/29/2016
The Global Tax Reset - Deloitte
ountry by Country Reporting and EU Anti-Avoidance Package
01/28/2016
A boost to transparency in international tax matters - OECD
The signing ceremony marks an important milestone towards implementation of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project and a significant increase in cross-border cooperation on tax matters.
01/28/2016
Drawing the strands together (again!) - a guide to the new UK property tax regime
More recently, the government has also published consultation documents on introducing a new 3% additional charge to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) from 1 April 2016; and bringing all UK residential property, however held, into the scope of inheritance tax (I
01/27/2016
The right amount of tax? Who decides? by Rebecca Reading
It’s been an interesting week for tax and the multinationals, with much made in the press about Google’s £130 million tax deal with HMRC, and further announcements on anti-tax avoidance measures expected. The strong views expressed show
01/27/2016
France/Luxembourg protocol taxing indirect real estate transfers to enter into effect in 2017
The agreement, which is the fourth amendment to the 1958 Luxembourg/France double tax agreement, permits source county taxation of gains from the sales of shares of companies
01/26/2016
India, France to explore avenues to check offshore tax evasion
India has been spearheading the campaign at international fora for automatic exchange of information with a view to check tax evasion.
01/25/2016
Film partnership Settlement Opportunity to close
Whether individual investors may have a direct say in their partnership’s decision will depend on their specific arrangements.
01/25/2016
Interview: Margaret Laidlaw, Mazars’ Scots managing partner
The objective: to nearly double the Scottish arm’s turnover to £10 million within two years of trading.
01/25/2016
Google faces parliamentary showdown over £130 million tax settlement deal
Labour labels agreement a "public relations sop."
01/23/2016
Higher Rates of SDLT on Second or Buy to Let UK Residential Properties - Deloitte
Guernsey Tax Bulletin