05/27/2015
Banks' profits recover, but they are paying less in corporation tax
Research shows corporation tax receipts from banks are lower than before crisis despite global tax payments staying constant
Tax
05/27/2015
Greece Has Not Asked Switzerland to Name Suspected Tax Evaders
Switzerland has started uploading on the internet the names of Swiss bank depositors who are probed for tax evasion in their countries.
05/27/2015
Bulgari brothers to face trial on tax evasion ch
The investigation centres on a subsidiary based in Ireland which prosecutors say allowed Bulgari to benefit unfairly from that country's lower corporate tax rate, a judicial source said.
05/27/2015
Officials sign Swiss-EU data exchange deal
Switzerland and the European Union have signed an agreement providing for the automatic exchange of banking information, effective 2018
05/26/2015
Greece says ATM levy, bank transaction tax no longer being discussed
The reason for the contradictory statements was not immediately clear.
05/25/2015
Amazon now paying tax in Germany and UK
Amazon has reportedly moved to have its local profits taxed within Germany and the United Kingdom from the start of this month
05/25/2015
Malaysia, Slovak sign agreement to avoid double taxation
Malaysia and Slovak today signed a protocol agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income
05/22/2015
tax haven accidentally leaks personal details of hundreds of taxpayers
An investigation is underway after the blunder by the island's tax body
05/22/2015
FATCA - Cayman Islands and UK reporting
FATCA Reporting Bulletin
05/22/2015
Britain's home-grown tax haven
The tax authority, which declined comment for this story, says there are around 114,000 non doms in Britain.
05/21/2015
Polish Banks Losing Favor as Vote Risks Hungary-Style Taxes
Polish lenders, facing losses on foreign currency mortgages and the threat of higher taxes, are losing favor with investors.
05/21/2015
Tougher rules on money laundering to fight tax evasion and terrorist financing
The new anti-money laundering directive aims to step up the fight against tax crimes and terrorist financing. New rules to make it easier to trace transfers of funds were also approved.
05/21/2015
Jersey's Place in the Modern Tax World
Uncharted Waters
05/20/2015
So you thought you could stop worrying about a mansion tax? by Gary Heynes
While fears over the mansion tax may have subsided, could the new government raise other property taxes to grab a share of rising house prices?
05/19/2015
Confidentiality concerns grow pre-global tax evasion push
Governments and tax partners need to work to ensure confidentiality is protected when new international tax transparency rules come into force in 2017, according to OECD director, Pascal Saint-Amans.
05/19/2015
Actor sues French daily over Swiss bank claim
He has filed a defamation suit against French daily Le Monde over Swissleaks reports the US actor says incorrectly stated he owned a secret Swiss account, his lawyer said Monday.
05/18/2015
Tax evasion fight ‘risks making life hard for all taxpayers’
The latest changes to VAT and profit tax legislation, implications of recent measures taken to fight fiscal evasion
05/18/2015
Baker Tilly scoops top award for services to small businesses
Scotland wide accountancy firm Baker Tilly has won a top national award for services to small businesses.
05/17/2015
Offshore tax dodge case returns to haunt business secretary Javid
He was elected as Conservative MP for Bromsgrove in 2010
05/15/2015
HMRC automatic penalty “nothing short of oppressive
Automatic penalties for the late submission of self assessment tax returns hit people with £100 fines