10/07/2013
Netherlands Clamps Down On Intra-Group Tax Evasion
The measure forms part of efforts to actively combat international tax avoidance, without altering the basic structure of the Dutch tax system.
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10/07/2013
Moscow Court Rules Hermitage Capital CEO's Prosecution Lawful
A Moscow court rejected Tuesday the appeals of defense lawyers acting for investment fund Hermitage Capital's British CEO against a conviction for tax evasion.
10/06/2013
Serbia Finance Minister Lazar Krstic Tackles ‘Grey Economy’ in €1bn Tax Evasion Clampdown
The Serbian government has highlighted how tax evasion in this area of the economy directly hurts the country's balance sheet and only exacerbates public debt.
10/05/2013
Israeli Banks Prepare for int'l Tax Evasion Laws
Customers are withdrawing money from Israeli banks as the UK, France, and Canada mull laws similar to the US's FATCA.
10/02/2013
Ireland Said to Weigh Easing Tax Rules to Aid Bank Profit
The limit may be lifted either in the 2014 budget, due to be set out in Dublin on Oct. 15, or in the subsequent finance bill, said the person, who asked not to be identified, as a decision hasn’t been made.
10/02/2013
David Cameron's election guru Lynton Crosby uses mysterious offshore tax haven
The link between Lynton Crosby and the notorious tax haven will cause acute embarrassment to the PM
10/01/2013
Beanie Baby Creator Pleads Guilty To Swiss Bank Tax Dodge
Warner agreed to pay a civil penalty of almost $53.6 million.
09/29/2013
David Cameron Rules Out Mansion Tax
David Cameron has ruled out introducing a mansion tax if he is returned to office as Prime Minister at the next general election in 2015.
09/29/2013
HMRC to blame over corporation tax row, say MPs
We've got to simplify our tax system
09/24/2013
Tax avoidance “not legal duty”, according to law firm
There is no duty for companies to mitigate tax bills for shareholders’ benefit, says law firm Farrer & Co, reports Calum Fuller
09/22/2013
New study confirms billions lost in VAT gap for EU Member States
The study was funded by Commission as part of its work to reform the VAT system in Europe
09/22/2013
Osborne’s Swiss tax raid revealed as £2bn flop
Chancellor George Osborne's highly-publicised targeting of wealth held in Swiss bank accounts has raised £2 billion less than hoped
09/19/2013
Italians are Europe's worst tax-dodgers
The losses are mainly due to fraud, although late payments, bankruptcies and administrative errors also play an important role
09/17/2013
Swiss Banks Start to Make Delicate Calls to France
Swiss bankers have had to make some uncomfortable calls to their European clients lately.
09/14/2013
Government tax adviser quits after talk on how to keep money out of George Osborne's 'grubby mitts'
He stepped down after he was recorded outlining the advantages of planning tax
09/14/2013
Swiss banks Demand Proof French Clients Not Dodging Tax
At least two Swiss banks are now asking French clients for proof they are not dodging tax
09/14/2013
Swiss banks demand proof French clients not dodging tax: report
At least two Swiss banks are now asking French clients for proof they are not dodging tax, a newspaper said Sunday, as France and other countries step up the fight against tax evasion.
09/13/2013
Greek Tax Penalties Get Tougher
A circular issued by Haris Theocharis, Secretary-General for Public Revenues, also envisaged asset seizure and their auctioning off with fast-track procedures.
09/12/2013
Brussels Treading Difficult Line in Tackling Tax Evasion
But the news that the European Commission has launched a probe into the tax activities of some member states, including Ireland, has added a fresh element to proceedings.
09/12/2013
Belgium To Exceed Tax Recovery Target In 2013
Belgian State Secretary responsible for combating tax fraud, John Crombez, has announced that the Government expects to exceed its target for recovering evaded taxes in 2013.