US Urged To Trim Tax Form W-4

The American Institute of CPAs has urged the Internal Revenue Service and the US Treasury Department to simplify the draft 2019 Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, and the accompanying instructions, to reduce administrative burdens on taxpayers. Continue Reading »

UK Legislates To Adopt New EU VAT Rules For Vouchers

On July 6, 2018, the UK Government issued draft legislation that would transpose new EU value-added tax rules on vouchers into UK law, along with an explanatory memorandum of the changes. Continue Reading »

IMF Urges US To Hike Indirect Taxes

The International Monetary Fund has recommended that the United States raise indirect taxes to boost revenues, to offset the cost of recent tax cuts and spending increases. Continue Reading »

Australian Tax Changes Effective From July 1

The Australian Government has set out the numerous changes made to the tax system on July 1 and launched a consultation on new tax rules for "stapled structures." Continue Reading »

Netherlands Ponders New Aviation Tax

The Dutch Government has begun a public consultation exercise on plans to introduce a new tax on air travel by 2021. Continue Reading »

Tech Groups Raise Concerns About EU Digital Tax

The European Commission's proposal for a digital services tax would be "deeply harmful" to the EU business environment and may lead to double taxation, a coalition of business and technology groups has warned EU leaders. Continue Reading »

Tax Regime Overhaul Announced In Barbados

Barbados's new government has issued a new Budget that would raise corporate and income tax rates, repeal the National Social Responsibility Levy and road tax and make other value-added tax and levy changes. Continue Reading »

EC Scrutinizes Tax Breaks For Polish Shipyards

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a Polish tax scheme for shipyards, which it says could give shipbuilders an unfair competitive advantage over rivals. Continue Reading »