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Swiss give clear ‘yes’ to corporate tax reform

The new legislation will bring Switzerland into line with international tax rules by cutting out preferential rates offered to multinationals, while lowering baseline rates in an effort to prevent them fleeing to more attractive destinations.

German authorities raid 11 banks in tax evasion probe

Deutsche Bank said the investigation was directed against private individuals, not against the company, that it is cooperating with prosecutors and wasn't a target of the current raids.

No Safe Havens 2019

HMRC’s strategy for offshore tax compliance.

Estates in administration – beware of the tax issues

But executors and other personal representatives should be aware that both Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax may apply during the period of administration.

Tax & Brexit for EU and UK businesses

EU based businesses, which would prefer to operate in a constant and certain environment, are left having to guess how they will be able to transact with the UK once Brexit takes place.

Will a carbon-added tax help save the world? by George Bull

Taxes won’t cure all of the world’s ills, but they might help with some of them.

'Grand Theft Europe' — tax fraudsters reportedly stealing millions from governments

The "VAT carousel" rackets enable criminal gangs to steal millions from the state.

BoI and Ulster Bank used in tax fraud carbon credits trading

Leaked files reveal dealings by fraudsters abusing carbon credits trade without VAT 52 minutes ago

Shareholders snub UBS leadership over French tax conviction

A French court in February found UBS guilty of illegally soliciting clients and laundering the proceeds of tax evasion, ordering it to pay 4.5 billion euros ($5.1 billion) in penalties.

Netherlands: Decree issued on state supervision of investment funds

According to the new decree, specific state supervision must apply to (the capital invested in) the fund, which could be the case if the supervision takes place via the fund manager’s licensing requirement.

HMRC to plough through huge levels of data under CRS rules

Despite these letters being sent and received, there is actually no statutory requirement to sign the certificates, or even to reply to HMRC at all.

Why substance matters by Rachel de Souza

The change applies to certain tax debts paid by employees and customers

More than 500 properties in Croydon owned by tax haven companies

Of these, 575 are owned by companies based in so-called secrecy jurisdictions, or tax havens – countries whose laws allow them to keep their financial activities private or to pay a low amount of tax.

Zurich Life Insurance Co. to Pay $5 Million for Client Tax Dodging

On at least one occasion, a Zurich policyholder who was convicted of a federal fraud offense used his policy to “hide substantial assets, despite owing approximately $900,000 in restitution to his victims,” according to the statement.

HMRC quadruples spending on private debt collectors

Increase comes as agency comes under pressure to maximise tax revenues

Tax relief loophole 'not cost effective' to fix

Mr Hammond said it was not cost effective to act on this anomaly, repeating the view previously expressed by John Glen, economic secretary to the Treasury, in front of the Work and Pensions committee.

Inheritance tax receipts to double by 2030

The provider based its figures on current revenue trends and assumed a continuation of the current regulatory environment.

Significant Changes in the 19/20 Tax Year by Penny Lovell

If you’re a parent or grandparent putting savings into a Junior ISA, you’ll also want to adjust the family’s contributions to ensure you’re making the most of the new limit, which has risen from £4,260 to £4,368.

Ireland is a tax haven — and that’s becoming controversial at home

For a long time, Ireland has used taxes to aggressively attract incoming investment. Now this strategy is being questioned.