Netherlands Boosts Tax Authority Funding

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 28 hours ago | Wednesday, September 20, 2017

The Dutch Government's Budget for 2018 will include additional funding for the country's tax authority, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed.Read Full Story

Fitch Comments On French Life Insurance Tax Changes

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, September 18, 2017

French government plans for a flat tax rate on withdrawals from life assurance contracts over EUR150,000 (USD179,000) are "a marginal negative" for the French life sector, according to Fitch Ratings.Read Full Story

Amsterdam May Hike Tourist Tax

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Amsterdam's city council is reportedly considering a substantial hike to tax on tourist stays in the city to generate funds for infrastructure investment and to discourage budget tourism.Read Full Story

Vodafone's New Arbitration Request Blocked By Indian Court

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

Monday, August 28, 2017

India's Delhi High Court has issued an injunction restraining telecoms giant Vodafone Group Plc from proceeding with international arbitration in its USD2.2bn tax dispute with India.Read Full Story

Netherlands Reports On Environmental Tax Haul

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Dutch Government received EUR25.3bn (USD30bn) in revenues from environmental taxes and charges in 2016, according to the Netherlands official statistical agency.Read Full Story

Netherlands Urged To Improve Company Bike Tax Rules

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, August 14, 2017

Dutch tax rules surrounding the provision of company bicycles are complex and discourage people from cycling to their place of work, a Dutch motoring organization has said.Read Full Story

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