Health tax News

UAE Expands Scope Of Excise Duty Regime

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

Friday, December 6, 2019

The United Arab Emirates's amended excise tax regime entered into force on December 1, and now covers sweetened drinks and electronic smoking devices and liquids. Read Full Story

Ireland Introduces New Sugary Drinks Tax

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Ireland's new sugar-sweetened drinks tax launched on May 1. The tax agency has released updated guidance on how businesses should comply with the measure. Read Full Story

Australian Medics Call For Sugary Drinks Tax

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

Monday, January 15, 2018

The Australian Medical Association has said that a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks should be introduced as a matter of priority. Read Full Story

Ireland Introducing Tax On Sugary Drinks

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Irish Government will press ahead with plans for the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks from April 2018. Read Full Story

Mexican Sin Tax Hikes Urged, For Earthquake Fund

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Mexican Government should increase taxes on sugary drinks and tobacco to raise funds for rebuilding homes destroyed by earthquakes in September, two advocacy groups have said. Read Full Story

Irish Budget Delivers Modest Income Tax Cuts

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Paschal Donohoe's first Irish Budget contained minor tweaks to income tax brackets and Universal Social Charge rates. Read Full Story

Irish Sugar Tax Expected In Budget

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Ireland's Minister for Health has said he expects next month's Budget to recommit the Government to the introduction of a tax on sugary drinks. Read Full Story

Australian Health Groups Call For Sugar Tax

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

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

A group of 34 Australian health organizations has called for the introduction of a 20 percent levy on sugary drinks. Read Full Story

Irish Drinks Industry Calls For Sugar Tax Delay

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The Irish Beverage Council has urged the Government to defer plans for a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks until there is greater clarity on Ireland's post-Brexit trading relationship with the UK. Read Full Story

Irish Food Industry Seeking Budget Tax Breaks

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-news.com, London

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Industry group Food Drink Ireland has called on the Government to retain the nine percent rate of VAT for the hospitality industry and to scrap its planned tax on sugary drinks. Read Full Story

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