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EU Mulls More Measures to Combat Tax Evasion Next Year

Algirdas Semeta, commissioner responsible for taxation and customs union, described the taxation governance reforming of this year as "immense progress."

It May Not Be A Market Crash To Worry About, But A Wealth Tax

Governments around the world are working to shrink their massive debt loads and calling for higher taxes on the citizens’ wealth.

Barclays' response to ActionAid campaign

Barclays shares ActionAid’s belief that companies and individuals should pay the right amount of tax in the countries in which they generate revenue.

Italian Tax Evasion Rates 'Incompatible With Democracy'

Rampant tax evasion in Italy is undemocratic and undermines social programs

Tax agreement with Italy amended

We hope that with this move, the Italian authorities would remove the Philippines from its blacklist of tax havens

Crackdown on the Tax Dodgers and Cheats To Raise £9bn

A promise to act against unscrupulous business people who avoid paying taxes and deny workers basic rights like the minimum wage, has been made by the Chancellor George Osborne.

CGT on Non-Resident Property Owners - London Central Portfolio Limited

The implementation of CGT on foreign investors has been an elephant in the room for quite a while

Autumn Statement: Bid to recoup £9bn in unpaid tax

A major package of measures to cut tax avoidance, evasion and tax planning has been announced by Chancellor George Osborne.

Commerzbank Offices Searched in Tax Evasion Probe

Commerzbank said its offices were searched on Tuesday in connection with a tax evasion probe

Romain Hatchuel: The Coming Global Wealth Tax

Between ObamaCare, Iran and last quarter's uptick in U.S. economic growth, taxpayers these days may be distracted from several dangers to come

France Dragging Feet On EU Tax-Evasion Fight

France has been a vocal supporter of EU attempts to fight tax evasion

Guernsey among ‘early adopters’ of next steps to fight tax evasion

Now Guernsey is among a group of jurisdictions which has released a joint statement outlining its commitment to the “early adoption of the Common Reporting Standard being developed in the OECD.

Tax threat for buy-to-let

A controversial report last week sought to put a figure on the tax reliefs claimed by landlords.

Tax Evasion Across The EU

In order to address the public outcry that has ensued, leaders within the European Union are searching for solutions that would crack down on tax fraud while creating a more cohesive tax system.

Cayman Signs 32nd TIEA Agreement

Caribbean Journal is reporting that The Cayman Islands has signed a tax information exchange agreement with the Republic of Malta.

Ex-Banker to Answer Charges in U.S.

The legal case is the latest turn in the U.S. probe of American tax evasion in Switzerland.

UBS Paris headquarters raided by French authorities in tax evasion probe

This is the second time police have searched the bank's premises since French prosecutors initiated the investigation in 2012.

Tax Probe at U.S. Embassy in Norway

Some of the evasion took place over several years on sums totaling up to two million kroner, the administration said.

Ireland Should Help Tackle Scourge of Tax Dodging

The Coalition has no plans to introduce a public register of true owners of companies.

Bermuda signs UK FATCA Intergovernmental Model 2 Agreement

HM Treasury will receive the information on those residents in bulk form and will be able to issue group requests for information in relation to recalcitrant clients of Bermuda financial institutions.