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Stories that are tagged 'pollution tax'

Tax Stymies Indian Aviation Sector
2/2/2012
Changes to India's tax policy on the aviation sector are paramount to securing the massive investment required to establish India as one of the top five civil aviation markets in the world, which is the government's goal.
Australia Passes Clean Energy Legislation
11/14/2011
On November 8, the multiple Bills comprising the Clean Energy legislative package were passed into law by the Australian Senate, a package that will force about 500 of the country’s biggest polluters to pay a levy of AUD23 (USD23) for each tonne of carbon dioxide they emit.
Emirates Expects USD1bn EU Carbon Tax Bill
8/9/2011
UAE-based airline Emirates expects to see costs of up to USD1bn imposed on it by the European Union's plans to include airlines in its Emissions Trading Scheme from next year.
ECJ Rules Against Romanian Pollution Tax
4/12/2011
The European Court of Justice has ruled in favour of a Romanian taxpayer in a long-running legal dispute over Romania’s pollution tax, levied on vehicles’ first registration in the country.
More Pressure On UK To Dump APD
1/20/2011
During talks this week between the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (pictured) and William Hague, UK Foreign Secretary, it is expected that the high cost of departure tax between the UK and New Zealand will be high on the agenda.
EU Publishes Industry-First Report On GHG Emissions
12/24/2010
The European Commission has announced the publication of a report from its Joint Research Centre that for the first time provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping, describes technological solutions and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in the sector.
UK Urged To Rethink Aviation Tax
7/20/2010
The Confederation of British Industry is urging the UK government to drop plans to amend taxation on the aviation industry, instead arguing that the UK should push for a global ‘cap and trade’ scheme to ensure the global aviation industry meets its climate change obligations.
UK Congestion Tax 'Inevitable'
7/7/2010
As if Britain’s motorists haven’t already been taxed enough, the RAC Foundation’s proposals to introduce road pricing may add to the already weighty burden.
Aviation Industry Condemns German Air Tax
6/11/2010
The European airline industry has rebuked the German government for its proposal to introduce a tax on air travel at German air terminals, to generate an additional EUR1bn annually to fund environmental initiatives.
Bahamas Budget Seeks New Revenues
6/10/2010
Bahamas Prime Minister, Hubert Ingraham has released details of numerous tax proposals in his 2010 budget that aim to increase tax revenues for the government as it attempts to rein in its drifting deficit.
Jersey VED Set For September
6/1/2010
The Jersey government has confirmed that from September 1, 2010, the import of new cars to Jersey will be subject to a one-off Vehicle Emissions Duty, to pay for environmental initiatives in the island.
Irish Revenue Issues Guidance On Carbon Tax
4/22/2010
The Irish Revenue Commissioners have published a guidance note in respect of the introduction of the Natural Gas Carbon Tax from May 1.
German Transport Ministry Rejects Car Toll
4/19/2010
Germany’s Transport Minister Peter Ramsauer has, for the time being at least, ruled out a proposal put forward by the Federal Environment Agency, to introduce a car toll in Germany, emphasizing the fact that there are no plans in the coalition agreement to introduce such a toll in the current legislative period.
China Pollution Report Spurs Green Taxes
2/15/2010
Zhang Lijun, vice minister of environmental protection, told a news conference in Beijing that the environmental protection ministry was cooperating with tax officials and the finance ministry to work out a plan for an environmental-protection tax.

 

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