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The European Union should channel the political momentum for a tougher stance on tax evasion, Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said. Continue Reading »

International Law »

Jersey, Guernsey Reply To Cameron Over Tax Info Exchange

The Chief Ministers of both Jersey and Guernsey have replied to Prime Minister David Cameron's recent letter to the heads of government of all the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories, pressing them to work in partnership with the United Kingdom in taking the lead on tax information exchange initiatives. Continue Reading »


Politics & Economics »

Saint Lucia Budget Lowers Taxes

The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a number of tax concessions in its 2013 Budget, to support the construction industry and boost the territory's attractiveness for doing business. Continue Reading »

Offshore »

Study Says US Companies Pay 25% Tax Rate Abroad

At a time when international tax payments by companies are in the headlines, particularly after the recent exchanges between the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations and Apple's management, the Tax Foundation has analyzed that, according to Internal Revenue Service data, United States multinational corporations paid an average effective rate of 25 percent in foreign income taxes in 2009. Continue Reading »


Business »

Indian Govt Urges Taxpayer Compliance

The Indian Government has again urged taxpayers to comply with filing and payment regulations, warning that high priority cases can expect to be contacted this month. Continue Reading »

E-Commerce »

Google Faces Renewed UK Tax Scrutiny

Google faces fresh scrutiny of its tax affairs by a UK Parliamentary committee, after Reuters analyzed job adverts and staff social media profiles which the news agency claims give the impression that members of Google's sales team are based in the UK rather than in Ireland. Continue Reading »


Aviation »

Scotland Urged To Push For Own APD Regime

Scotland is expected to push for the devolution of the UK's Air Passenger Duty, to allow the nation to reduce the tax burden on aviation ahead of the Ryder Cup, to be held in Perthshire, and the Commonwealth Games, to be hosted in Glasgow next year. Continue Reading »

Marine »

Hong Kong Insurers Look For Offshore Marine Tax Exemption

The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has presented a report on how to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Hong Kong as an international maritime center in the Asia-Pacific region to the Hong Kong maritime industry, which includes suggested tax exemptions and incentives. Continue Reading »

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