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Eversheds Sutherland Global Tax Digest

A collection of tax developments from our attorneys across the globe.

Corbyn targets 'tax-dodging wealth extractors' in election campaign

Refuses to rule out second Brexit referendum

Charities Briefing: the VAT pitfalls of collaborative working

Giving property and shares to charity

French presidential candidate wants a 100% tax on the rich

But hike the tax on amounts above this threshold.

Offshore Considerations For Non-U.K. Domiciliaries

Comprehensive tax changes recently went into effect in the U.K. that impact wealth planning considerations for certain clients.

Ukraine Ratifies Tax Treaty With Malta

Interest and royalties income would be subject to a maximum withholding tax rate of 10 percent.

Royal Bank of Scotland could be sold at a loss to UK taxpayers, says Philip Hammond

British government aiming to return RBS to private hands as soon as possible at fair value

Nine countries dropped as Qrops list culled by 30%

It was temporarily suspended following drastic changes to overseas pension transfers.

Tax evasion issue continues to haunt Swiss banking

Customers have withdrawn billions of francs as a result often some of the banks’ highest-margin business.

The Lure of Europe's Tax Havens

The same cannot be said of corporate tax avoidance and evasion.

KPMG partners face backdated bills from taxman

The dispute hinges on how KPMG sets aside money to cover its partners’ tax bills.

Germany Provides Update On 10-Point Tax Evasion Plan

To combat money laundering, the action plan reiterates that Germany is in the process of adopting the Fourth Money Laundering Directive

Grant Thornton launches Innovation Team to support region’s growing knowledge economy

Plans for the £2bn Knowledge Quarter have the very real potential to transform this city’s economy.

Tax Treaty Loophole Triggers Tax-Free Pension Cash

The rate of income tax in the UAE is 0%, so no tax is due.

Don't let up in fight against tax avoidance, Moscovici urges EU states

It suggested states should be given more time to adapt to changing rules.

France’s wealth tax riles and divides presidential candidates

Amid cries for tariffs on rich, critics say it drives entrepreneurs away

Andersen Tax & Legal Debuts in Italy

They will operate as Andersen Tax & Legal and are the third member firm to assume the Andersen name in Europe. Andersen Tax & Legal debuted in Spain in March 2017.

DWP takes disabled woman's Motability car off her to save £8k - then offer to pay £65k on taxis instead

The move, which would cost the taxpayer an extra £19,000 a year, was branded shambolic by the 58-year-old's local MP

Jersey Announces Tax Amnesty

An online form will be available for people to correct any past mistakes with income tax or GST returns.

Gibraltar U-Turn On QROPS Pension Freedoms

But in a surprising U-turn, the drafted rules were dropped last week after talks with HMRC and the Treasury in London.