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Seychelles, Singapore Sign Double Tax Pact

11/07/2014(0)
On July 9, 2014, Singapore and Seychelles signed a double taxation agreement (DTA), which cuts withholding taxes and incorporates the internationally-agreed standard for the exchange of information for tax ... Read More
HMRC

HMRC justifies new powers to take money from your bank account

10/07/2014(0)
HMRC is seeking new powers to trawl through debtors’ financial accounts and take money directly if significant debts of over £1,000 are owed. This power has been dubbed ‘Direct ... Read More
HMRC

New HMRC Anti-Avoidance Rules Could Trigger Insolvencies

09/07/2014(0)
A wave of insolvencies could be triggered when HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) gets the power to force those who have used tax avoidance schemes to pay the disputed ... Read More
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Juncker faces dilemma over EU tax probe into Grand Duchy

09/07/2014(0)
Foot-dragging by Luxembourg over an EU probe into questionable tax deals for multinational corporations has created a potential conflict of interest for the Grand Duchy’s former premier who is ... Read More
corporate tax

In Deal to Cut Corporate Taxes, Shareholders Pay the Price

09/07/2014(0)
Medtronic is pursuing a deal to move abroad and save taxes. But few have noticed that the company’s shareholders will be the ones left with a big tax bill ... Read More
ASIC_regulator

New regulation of financial advisers providing tax advice in Australia

03/07/2014(0)
From 1 July 2014, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) regulates financial advisers who provide tax (financial) advice services under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (Cth) (TASA). Until now, ... Read More
industrial and commercial bank of China

Hong Kong Approves Budget Tax Cuts

01/07/2014(0)
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Professor KC Chan has welcomed the passage of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2014 by the Legislative Council on June ... Read More
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IMF Calls For Greater Global Cohesion In Taxation Of Multinationals

30/06/2014(0)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report on June 25, 2014, which explores the nature and policy implications of cross-border effects from national corporate tax policies. The report, ... Read More
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Swiss Lawmakers Revise FATF Bill

27/06/2014(0)
The Swiss National Council has adopted a bill to implement the revised Financial Action Task Force Recommendations, albeit with significant modifications that some lawmakers fear could put Switzerland at ... Read More
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