Trade Union News

Scrap Tourism VAT Rate, Say Irish Trade Unions

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has recommended that the Government remove the temporary VAT reduction for the hospitality sector. Read Full Story

Filipino Businesses Welcome Income Tax Reforms

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

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Representatives from the Philippines' major business organizations have expressed support for House Bill No. 4774, which includes measures to make the tax system simple, equitable, and efficient for small taxpayers. Read Full Story

Canada, Germany Seek Resolution Of Remaining CETA Issues

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, September 23, 2016

Canada and Germany have voiced support for work to clearly identify the outstanding issues holding back the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Read Full Story

CESI Responds To EC Proposals On CbC Reporting

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions has said that the proposed country-by-country reporting requirements are insufficient, and added that an extended CbCR, disclosure of tax rulings, and whistle-blower protection are key to ensuring corporate tax transparency. Read Full Story

Oz Assistant Treasurer Optimistic On Tax Reform

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

Friday, August 28, 2015

"Tax reform is a key part of the Government's policy agenda to build jobs, growth, and opportunity," Australia's Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg has said. Read Full Story

Austrian Unions Threaten Action Over Tax Reform

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Austria's coalition Government should unite on plans to reform taxation in 2015 or face industrial action, the Austrian Federation of Trade Unions has warned. Read Full Story

Austrian Unions Push For Lower Income Tax Rates

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, April 11, 2014

The President of the Austrian Federation of Trade Unions, Erich Foglar, has urged the Government to swiftly reduce the income tax burden on low-salaried workers, and provide more than a "cosmetic" reduction. Read Full Story

Austrian Union Opposes End To "Golden Handshake" Tax Perk

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

President of the Austrian Federation of Trade Unions Erich Foglar has warned the Government against plans to abolish the tax break currently accorded to so-called "golden handshakes." Read Full Story

Austria's OGB Demands Tax Relief For Workers

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, November 4, 2013

President of the Austrian Federation of Trade Unions Erich Foglar has underlined the need for the new coalition Government to reduce the tax burden on employees, to ensure that workers have more net income from gross pay in future. Read Full Story

UK Urged To Crack Down On Tax Avoidance

by Robert Lee, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

A group of left-wing non-governmental organizations has upped the pressure on the UK Government to modernize an "outdated" tax system that "allows companies to manipulate their profits to avoid taxes." Read Full Story

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