Education News

Zambia Delays VAT Again, Until September

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Friday, July 5, 2019

Zambia has once again pushed back implementation of a sales tax in place of value-added tax, to September 1, 2019. Read Full Story

Costa Rica To Introduce VAT From July 1

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, June 21, 2019

Costa Rica will introduce a new value-added tax regime, in place of sales tax, starting July 1, 2019. Read Full Story

Australia Explains Early Intervention Program

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

Monday, April 15, 2019

The Australian Taxation Office has explained how its Early Intervention Strategy helps it to identify tax agents at risk of non-compliance. Read Full Story

Australia, Indonesia Finalize Trade Agreement

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

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Australia and Indonesia have concluded negotiations on a new trading agreement that will eliminate tariffs on a range of products. Read Full Story

Filipino Bill Would Extend Corporate Tax Perks For Schools, Hospitals

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

Friday, August 17, 2018

Filipino non-profit private schools and hospitals that adhere to high standards will continue to enjoy a corporate tax rate of 10 percent if a bill before the House of Representatives is adopted. Read Full Story

Netherlands To Champion EU VAT Law Change For Cost-Sharing Groups

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Dutch Ministry of Finance has reassured taxpayers that it seeking to resolve at EU level reform of the EU's value-added tax rules concerning cost-sharing groups, following the European Court of Justice's rulings in DNB Banka (Case C-326/15) and Aviva Towarzystwo (Case C 605/15). Read Full Story

HMRC Changes Position On VAT On Cost-Sharing Groups

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Thursday, March 22, 2018

The UK tax agency, HM Revenue and Customs, has released new guidance on its policies concerning cost-sharing groups following rulings from the European Court of Justice on their VAT treatment. Read Full Story

OECD Consults On Tackling Common Reporting Standard Circumvention

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

The OECD has recently launched a consultation on tackling the circumvention of its latest international tax transparency standard, the Common Reporting Standard, through the use by individuals of residency by investment (RBI), or citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes. Read Full Story

Bahrain Commits To Introducing VAT This Year

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Bahrain has committed to pushing towards the introduction of the Gulf Cooperation Council's value-added tax framework by the end of the year. Read Full Story

ATO Keeping An Eye On Taxpayer Deductions

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

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Australian Taxation Office has said that it will be paying close attention to claims for "other" work-related expenses this year and urged taxpayers to keep appropriate records. Read Full Story

Page 1