08/23/2016
Liechtenstein strengthens international tax co-operation
The Convention will enter into force for Liechtenstein on 1 December 2016.
Tax
08/23/2016
Con doc published on taxation of UK non-doms and IHT for offshore companies holding UK residential property
A further consultation document was published on Friday 19 August 2016 providing more information on the proposed changes to the taxation of non-doms first announced in the Summer Budget 2015.
08/23/2016
Proposed Changes to the Non-Dom Regime from April 2017
This briefing note focuses on the changes that will affect non-domiciled individuals who have been living in the UK for more than 15 years.
08/22/2016
Changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciles - Deloitte
further consultation on the proposed reforms to the taxation of non-UK domiciliaries and to the inheritance tax (IHT) position of UK residential property has now been publishe
08/22/2016
Sweden Warns U.K. Against Aggressive Tax Cuts Amid Brexit Talks
U.K. policy makers are now dealing with the fallout of the June vote backing a Brexit and are looking at the first part of next year to start formal talks.
08/18/2016
Top tips to mitigate IHT - Tilney Bestinvest Group
Whole-of-life policies differ from many others as they never run out, whereas many of their counter parts are limited to a set time-frame.
08/18/2016
Accountancy firms back plans for greater clarity and transparency in tax system
KPMG has said it recognises the "need for responsible tax behaviour" following government proposals to clamp down on firms that sell tax avoidance schemes to businesses.
08/17/2016
Digital revolution hits tax: how do you measure the benefits? by George Bull
This week saw the long-awaited publication of the 'Making Tax Digital' consultation documents which will revolutionise the way we deal with business taxes. But what will the new system cost and where do the economic benefits lie?
08/17/2016
Britain targets financial advisers with new tax-avoidance fines
As well as a political necessity to respond to voter outrage at perceived injustices in the tax system.
08/17/2016
UK Taxpayers Claiming More Victories Against HMRC
Pinsent Masons explained that in 2015-16, HMRC decisions were amended in 31 percent of non-penalty case reviews
08/15/2016
Dublin unit of US hedge fund with $8bn assets pays $125 tax
Burlington Loan Management's $375 in taxable income
08/15/2016
Talks on controversial tax on hold
Belgium and Slovakia raised objections
08/14/2016
International Tax News - August 2016 - PwC
Keeping up with the constant flow of international tax developments worldwide can be a real challenge for multinational companies.
08/12/2016
Mass Bank Account Data Shared By German State
Information sent to foreign tax authorities on more than 100,000 bank account holders suspected of tax evasion in 19 countries
08/12/2016
Duke's £9bn inheritance prompts call for tax overhaul
If you are lucky to be born into a very wealthy family you will be untaxed.
08/12/2016
Finance Minister not privy to FIAU investigation into Panama Papers
Nationalist Party is demanding explanations into the resignation of FIAU’s director Manfred Galdes
08/12/2016
Former Deloitte global chairman creates new accountancy firm
The changes aim to increase competition between firms of different sizes.
08/11/2016
Harry Potter star fails to conjure up a win in tax case
In particular, it was determined Grint did not split his accounting periods in the timeframe required for filing his return.
08/10/2016
Double taxation agreement between Hong Kong, Russia enters into force
Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion
08/08/2016
Greek authorities urge citizens to aid in capturing tax evaders
The government is also planning on introducing some incentives for citizens who provide information that leads authorities to tax evaders.