International Tax News

Switzerland Yields To US Tax Demands

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 21 hours ago | Friday, February 03, 2012

Following mounting pressure from the US attorney’s office, Switzerland has finally handed over to US investigators comprehensive, encrypted, banking data pertaining to eleven Swiss banks, alleged to have aided wealthy Americans to evade US taxes amounting to billions of euros. Read Full Story

Hong Kong To Foster Ties With ASEAN Countries

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Last updated 22 hours ago | Friday, February 03, 2012

According to the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore, Fong Ngai, Hong Kong will continue to make the most of its 'China advantage' and global connectivity to foster economic ties with Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries in 2012. Read Full Story

US Congress Looks At Maritime Tax Issues

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Last updated 21 hours ago | Friday, February 03, 2012

The United States House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight has held a hearing on harbour maintenance funding and maritime tax issues, with a focus on the Harbour Maintenance Trust Fund and Harbour Maintenance Tax, and the tax treatment of foreign shipping operations. Read Full Story

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06/02/2012 Philippines Tax Man To Target Professionals »
06/02/2012 Belgium Urged To Cut Labour Taxes »
06/02/2012 Liechtenstein, Hong Kong Cement Economic Ties »
06/02/2012 Peru, Mexico FTA Comes Into Force »
03/02/2012 US Deficit To Top USD1 Trillion Again »
03/02/2012 Cameron Mocks 'Mad' French FTT Plans »
03/02/2012 Sarkozy's Presidential Rival Outlines Fiscal Pledges »
03/02/2012 IRS Discloses Identity Fraud Crackdown »
03/02/2012 Tide Turning In Italian Tax Evasion Fight »
03/02/2012 Tax Stymies Indian Aviation Sector »
03/02/2012 Income Tax Receipts Bolster Canadian Coffers »
03/02/2012 ASB Maps Out Future Of UK Financial Reporting »
03/02/2012 WTO Finds Against China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints »
03/02/2012 E-Gaming Giant Applies For Jersey License »
03/02/2012 Hong Kong To Set Up Insurance Fund »
02/02/2012 US Senate Studies Options On 'Tax Extenders' »
02/02/2012 Hong Kong Reduces Taxes To Support Growth »
02/02/2012 Africa Targets Free Trade Area By 2017 »
02/02/2012 Austria Reports Higher Revenues In 2011 »
02/02/2012 Minister Promotes New Canadian Pension Vehicle »
02/02/2012 Tax Dispute Delays Ugandan Oil Stake Sales »
02/02/2012 UK Referred To ECJ Over Tax Repayment Law »
02/02/2012 WTO Establishes Three Trade Dispute Panels »

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