UN Tax Committee Discusses Environmental Taxation

26 March, 2026

On 25 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams for environmental taxation. The subcommittee on environmental tax presented its planned workstreams for comment and approval. The

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UK: Scotland presents 2026-27 budget, proposes new levies

16 January, 2026

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government presented the 2026-27 State Budget to the parliament on 13 January 2026. The Budget’s key proposals include higher personal income tax brackets and the introduction of new levies,

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Egypt: Imposes exit tax on tourists

12 June, 2014

Egypt is now introducing USD25 airport departure tax to flight fares to boost revenue for the cash-strapped state. The charge, which was announced, is in addition to the cost of an entry visa. It is be afraid of that the levy will be a further

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Philippines Urged To Abolish Common Carrier Tax

02 August, 2012

The Board of Airlines Representatives is urging the Philippines to abolish, as soon as possible, the common carrier’s tax (CCT) on airlines flying out of the country, to benefit both the foreign trade and tourism sectors. In May this year, the

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Philippines : Urge for tax exemptions by the foreign airlines

26 October, 2011

Foreign airlines are forcing the Philippines’ Department of Finance to reduce the 2.5% Gross Philippine Billings Tax (GPBT) and the 3% Common Carrier’s Tax (CCT) to which they are subjected. The GPBT and CCT are levied on all revenues,

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