Finland: Outlines Tax Changes
On 20 September 2012 it was reported that the Finnish finance ministry has recently published the country’s 2013 budget review, detailing the government’s tax plans for next year. The government plans to implement tough tax measures to
See MoreFrance May Ease Proposed 75% Income Tax
It was reported on 11 September 2012 that, determined to ensure that the measure does not lead to a massive exodus of top executives, the French government now plans to soften conditions for its 75% tax on top earners, although the final decisions
See MoreUnited States and Belgium have agreed to expand the scope of their DTA
The US tax authority, the Internal Revenue Service, announced on August 20, 2012, that the United States and Belgium have agreed to expand the scope of their 2006 double taxation agreement (DTA) to also include taxes imposed at municipal level in
See MoreUkraine’s Cabinet approves the signing of a DTA with Ireland
On August 15, 2012, Ukraine's Cabinet approved the signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) between Ukraine and
See MoreDTAs between Portugal, East Timor and Panama ratified by Portugal
According to Portugal's Official Gazette, the double taxation agreements (DTAs) signed between Portugal and East Timor, and Portugal and Panama were ratified by Portugal on August 9,
See MoreUK: Google under Fire for UK Tax liability
It has been published on 14 August 2012 that Google bosses could be hauled before the UK parliament to answer questions on the technology giant's tax affairs, as concerns mount over revelations about the company's low corporate tax bills. According
See MoreItaly achieves increased tax revenues in first half 2012
Following the tax increases which formed the major part of recent packages intended to reduce Italy’s fiscal deficit, it was perhaps unsurprising when the Italian Economy and Finance Ministry was able to announce that tax revenues in the first
See MoreBulgaria approves draft DTA initialled with Switzerland
On July 25, 2012, the government of Bulgaria approved the draft double taxation agreement (DTA) initialled between Bulgaria and Switzerland on November 28,
See MoreSpain ratifies the pending DTA and accompanying Protocol with Germany
Spain on July 30, 2012, published an Order in its Official Gazette ratifying the pending double taxation agreement (DTA) and an accompanying Protocol signed between Spain and Germany on February 3,
See MoreDTA between Germany and Turkey enters into force
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between Germany and Turkey on September 19, 2011, entered into force on August 1, 2012, following the completion of both nations' ratification
See MoreFrench Senators Axe Tax Break for Overtime Hours
It has been published on 30 July 2012 that, within the framework of its examination of the country’s second 2012 supplementary finance bill, the French Senate has abolished the tax exemption applicable to overtime hours in France, a measure
See MoreDraft DTA between Germany and the Philippines agreed
The government of the Philippines has confirmed that a draft double taxation agreement (DTA) between Germany and the Philippines was agreed at a fourth round of negotiations held on July 20, 2012. It has been agreed the pact will be signed in early
See MoreBelgium: Parliament has approved five DTA protocols
The Belgian parliament has approved five protocols to double taxation agreements signed between Belgium and Luxembourg, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom and France, as part of the country's ratification
See MorePortugal-Luxembourg DTA entered into force
According to notice no. 65/2012, published by the Portuguese government on June 20, 2012, two protocols amending the Portugal-Luxembourg double taxation agreement (DTA) entered into force on May 18,
See MoreSwitzerland and Portugal Sign DTA Protocol
It was reported on 27 June 2012 that Switzerland and Portugal have recently signed in Lisbon a protocol to amend the bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries in the area of taxes on income and capital. According to the
See MoreProtocol between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan enters into force
The Embassy of the Czech Republic reported that a protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan entered into force on June 15,
See MoreAustria’s financial police enforce tax compliance
Austria’s Finance Minister Maria Fekter has recently underlined the key role of the country’s financial police in enforcing payment of due taxes and thereby ensuring tax justice in Austria. Alluding to the fact that the financial police now play
See MoreItaly introduces tax measures for growth
The Italian government has issued its long-awaited decree aimed at boosting growth in the economy, particularly through tax incentives for construction companies, infrastructure projects and energy efficiency. Corrado Passera, the Economic
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