05/21/2014
How Trustees can make the most of observers at Board meetings by Mike Huggins, Baker Tilly
Many charities allow observers at Trustee Board meetings.
Tax
05/21/2014
Don’t rely on reliefs from inheritance tax lasting indefinitely by Sharon Omer-Kaye, Baker Tilly
The latest National Audit Office (NAO) report into tax reliefs might make uncomfortable reading for those wanting to pass their farm business on to the next generation.
05/20/2014
New tax scandal as report claims evasion by dodgy companies costs UK £40BILLION a year
A staggering £100billion worth of sales are raked in by firms every year, yet never disclosed to the authorities
05/19/2014
The Spanish ETVE – New Zealand Trust Structure for investment in Latin America
Spain’s onshore reputation and global network double taxation treaties provide Spain with an excellent platform from which to offer international onshore structures.
05/19/2014
Chasing the rainbow: On tax, toothpaste and private bankers
Any taxation discussions are marked by delusional debates
05/15/2014
Tax system flaws leave professionals paying 60 per cent
Nonsensical' tax cliff-edge leaves families paying hidden marginal tax rates in system
05/15/2014
Government to make offshore tax evasion a criminal offence
Currently HMRC has to demonstrate that even when someone failed to declare offshore income, that the individual intended to evade tax
05/14/2014
Stern US Tax Evasion Law Targets Russian Banks
A US law designed to rein in offshore tax evasion by US citizens
05/12/2014
Amendments to Cyprus-India double tax agreement to be finalised shortly
The conclusion of the agreement will resolve the differences between the two countries' tax authorities
05/12/2014
Allowing HMRC to raid our bank accounts attacks individual freedom
The taxman removing cash from personal bank accounts is an abuse of power
05/09/2014
Germany expects long-term tax revenue boost
The latest tax estimate predicts a dip by about half a billion euros in tax income throughout 2014 to be followed by a significant rise in revenues in the following years.
05/08/2014
UBS backs Switzerland adoption of OECD information exchange deal
The declaration urged countries to implement a new single global standard on automatic exchange of information
05/08/2014
German banks fear losing out to European rivals, hurt by back-up fund tax rule
Berlin pushing for other European countries to conform
05/07/2014
HSBC first-quarter profit falls 20 per cent to $6.79 billion
HSBC Holdings' reported profit before tax fell by 20% in the first quarter to US$6,785m compared with US$8,434m in the corresponding period in 2013.
05/06/2014
Irish tax haven activities rise in aftermath of 2013 Apple revelations
The transfer of tax residency to Ireland of large foreign companies usually only benefits big accounting and law firms
05/05/2014
Russia Knows Europe Sanctions Ineffective With Tax Havens
Two years ago, a Dutch law firm prepared a pitch in Moscow to Russian businesses: come to the Netherlands and we can help you avoid taxes and keep your assets safe.
05/01/2014
Cayman, Belgium Sign Tax Information Exchange Agreement
Cayman's 35th, provides for the exchange of information for tax purposes
05/01/2014
Higher rate payers shoulder two thirds of Britain's tax burden
Tory MPs urge George Osborne to ease burden on middle earners after official figures show those paying 40p and 45p rate will shoulder bulk of Britain's tax bill in 2015
05/01/2014
Oman, Spain sign agreements
The MoU will further enhance cooperation between our National Records and Archive Authority
04/30/2014
KPMG warns Irish tax deals for global firms near an end
The days of global corporations exploiting Irish tax agreements to minimise their tax bills may be coming to an end