Immigration News

Barbados, China Agree Visa Waiver For Short-Term Visitors

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The Government of Barbados has advised that Barbadians wishing to travel to the People's Republic of China for 30 days or less no longer require a visa. Read Full Story

Australia Launches 'Black Economy' Taskforce

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

Monday, December 19, 2016

The Australian Government has announced the establishment of a Black Economy Taskforce, which will be charged with recommending a policy framework and proposals for countering "black economy" activities. Read Full Story

Australia To Review Plans For 'Backpacker Tax'

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The Australian Government has announced a review of plans to introduce a so-called "backpacker tax" on those taking up Working Holiday visas. Read Full Story

Non-Machine Readable Passports Phased Out

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization were required to allow all non-machine-readable passports to expire by November 24, 2015. Read Full Story

Expats In France May Be Eligible For Social Security Refunds

Fernand Gagnier, for ExpatBriefing.com

Monday, October 26, 2015

The French Ministry of Finance has issued guidance on the procedure for taxpayers to follow to reclaim wrongly charged social security contributions. Read Full Story

Australian Parties Agree On China FTA

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The Australian Government has mustered enough support to pass legislation to implement the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Read Full Story

Hungary Issues Budget Warning

by Tatiana Smolenskaya, Tax-News.com, Moscow

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Hungary's Minister for National Economy, Mihály Varga, has raised the prospect of a possible budget adjustment. Read Full Story

Taiwan's Non-Residents Warned On Tax Compliance

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei has disclosed that it is currently assessing a total of 3,253 foreign taxpayers from countries such as the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore to ensure their compliance with relevant Taiwanese tax regulations. Read Full Story

Canada Highlights Adoption Tax Credit Expansion

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Canada's Minister of State for Finance has drawn attention to the recent expansion of the Adoption Expense Tax Credit. Read Full Story

Scottish Fishing Industry The Target Of HMRC Sting

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Friday, August 16, 2013

A team of HM Revenue and Customs officers have undertaken a crackdown on tax and benefit fraud in the North East of Scotland implicating several companies engaged in Scotland's fishing industry, including crews, fishing vessel owners and fish processors. Read Full Story

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