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France Leads Way on Tackling Tax Challenges of Global Digital Economy
With estimates of trillions of dollars held offshore by technology
giants, 137 countries are debating proposals to address the tax challenges
posed by a global economy...
Corporate Tax Havens
We’ve all heard the term
in the media, or tossed around by savvy financial planners or accountants. But
what are corporate tax havens? Are they legal?...
Tax revenues have reached a plateau
Tax revenues in advanced economies reached
a plateau during 2018, with almost no change seen since 2017, according to new
OECD research. This ends the trend...
International community has achieved unprecedented success fighting offshore tax evasion
On 26-27 November, the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global Forum) in...
Technology Has Made Paying Business Taxes Easier Around the World
Economies around the world have made it substantially easier for their
businesses to pay taxes thanks to technology, according to Paying Taxes 2020,
an annual study...
Taxes on polluting fuels are too low to encourage a shift to low-carbon alternatives
Taxing polluting
sources of energy is an effective way to curb emissions that harm the planet
and human health, and the income generated can be used...
Tax revenues in Asian and Pacific economies rebound
Tax-to-GDP ratios increased in the majority of
Asian and Pacific economies covered by a new OECD report published today. Nine
of the economies in the publication...
International community makes important progress on the tax challenges of digitalisation
The international community has made important progress toward addressing the tax challenges arising from digitalisation of the economy and has agreed to continue working...
WEF In Davos And Oxfam Issues Report: Is It Time To Tax The Super-Rich?
The World Economic Forum met this week (January 22-25) for its 48th annual meeting since its inception. It costs $60,000 (or Swiss Francs) to...
Corporate tax remains a key revenue source, despite falling rates worldwide
Taxes paid by companies remain a key source of government revenues, especially in developing countries, despite the worldwide trend of falling corporate tax rates...