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A taxpayer safety net that assists Metro

It is not as other banks, as an analysis from FT Alphaville’s Kadhim Shubber clearly shows.

The looming Stamp Duty surcharge for landlords

Consultation on the Government’s proposal to introduce higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax has just closed, and we wait to see what, if any, changes there may be. If the proposals stay the same, the higher rates will be three percentage points above

New EU tax blacklist floated

The list, based on national anti-avoidance measures that tend to vary considerably, was also criticized for the inclusion of developing countries

Offshore Tax Bulletin - Deloitte

December 2015 and January 2016

Google DENIES the taxman handed it a 'sweetheart deal' as it emerges Britain lobbied against tax haven sanctions

'Globally, our effective tax rate over the last five years is roundabout 20 per cent.'

Overseas assets? The countdown is on to get tax affairs in order ahead of Automatic Exchange

This exchange should not be a problem for the overwhelming majority of people as they are most likely already compliant.

EU clamps down on corporate multi-billion tax avoidance

Business and banks warned that the measures could hurt competitiveness, deter investment and increase administrative costs.

Italy Claims Google Evaded Over $300 Million in Taxes

Italy's financial police in Rome said they are probing the company as part of a long-running judicial inquiry into its tax arrangements that covers the years between 2008 and 2013.

The UK as a Tax-Efficient Holding Company Jurisdiction by Matthew Herrington

Overall however, the United Kingdom is a very attractive holding company jurisdiction and has a highly competitive tax package to offer as an “onshore” prospect.

Protocol To Double Tax Agreement Between Cyprus And Ukraine Signed

An announcement on the website of the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance provides more details of the protocol's amendments.

Spain's Princess Cristina loses bid to avoid tax fraud trial

Sister of King Felipe allegedly failed to declare taxes and will appear in court alongside her husband Iñaki Urdangarin

Netherlands: FATCA deadline is 31 January for certain financial institutions

For other financial institutions, FATCA reports for 2015 must be filed before 1 August 2016 (according to the portal of the Dutch tax authority).

The Global Tax Reset - Deloitte

ountry by Country Reporting and EU Anti-Avoidance Package

A boost to transparency in international tax matters - OECD

The signing ceremony marks an important milestone towards implementation of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project and a significant increase in cross-border cooperation on tax matters.

Drawing the strands together (again!) - a guide to the new UK property tax regime

More recently, the government has also published consultation documents on introducing a new 3% additional charge to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) from 1 April 2016; and bringing all UK residential property, however held, into the scope of inheritance tax (I

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