OECD Reports On Countries' Tax Reforms In 2016

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

On September 13, the OECD launched a substantial report on the tax policy reforms implemented last year by advanced nations. Read Full Story

South African Finance Minister Reflects On Tax Policy

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

South African Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said the Government is focused on closing avenues for tax avoidance and evasion while boosting accountability about how revenue is spent.Read Full Story

BRICS Summit Ends With Tax Commitment

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

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The BRICS countries – Brazil, China, Russia, India, and South Africa – closed out a recent summit with an agreement on supporting one another, and developing nations, with tackling tax evasion and plugging opportunities for tax avoidance.Read Full Story

South Africa-Cameroon DTA In Force

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The South African Revenue Service announced on September 1 that the double tax agreement signed with Cameroon in February 2015 had entered into force.Read Full Story

IMF Urges Botswana To Strengthen Tax Collection

by Robert Lee, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

The Government of Botswana should seek to strengthen its revenue base amid volatile revenue flows from the diamond mining sector and the South African Customs Union, the International Monetary Fund has said.Read Full Story

SARS Issues 2016/17 Income Tax Guide

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

The South African Revenue Service has published a new income tax guide for South African residents.Read Full Story

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