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ECJ stands firm on e-books standard VAT rate

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has reiterated its stance on the controversial issue of taxing e-books in a decision against Poland.

Joe Stanley-Smith, March 10 2017

Nominations open for Tax Controversy Leaders guide

The research period for the seventh edition of International Tax Review’s Tax Controversy Leaders guide has begun.

Anjana Haines, February 27 2017

Swiss federal withholding tax: correction of malpractice

Swiss taxpayers will gain some welcome tax repayments from the government after amendments to the Federal Withholding Tax Act (WHTA) entered into force. Olivier Eichenberger of KPMG Switzerland discusses the changes.

March 10 2017

New Director for Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration at the European Commission

The European Commission has decided to appoint Maria Teresa Fabregas Fernandez as its Director for Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration. She takes over the role from Donato Raponi on March 16.

Joe Stanley-Smith, March 09 2017

Greece: When is it the right time for fiscal stimulus?

How can the right time for fiscal stimulus be determined if there are persistent austerity measures, causing a lack of local demand for the services and products that a country offers?

February 28 2017

Editorial

Welcome to International Tax Review's M&A guide 2017. Transactional work is the bread and butter for many tax practices, and the market has bounced back strongly to near its pre-financial crisis levels, with 2016 being the third consecutive year in which overall transactional volume surpassed $2.5 billion.

March 07 2017

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LuxLeaks whistleblowers' appeal crushed

In a massive blow to tax transparency and whistleblower campaigners, Antoine Deltour and Raphaël Halet have failed in their quest to be acquitted for the LuxLeaks scandal in an appeal against an earlier verdict.

Amelia Schwanke, March 15 2017

UK’s embarrassing U-turn on budget’s central tax proposal

In a humiliating change of events, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond ditched his proposals – announced only a week ago – to increase Class 4 national insurance contributions (NICs) for the self-employed and target gig economy workers, relieving many taxpayers of a higher tax burden.

Anjana Haines, March 16 2017

India’s GST almost set for July 1 implementation

Businesses have less than two months to complete their preparation for India’s GST regime after the GST Council passed a major landmark in its latest meeting.

Anjana Haines, March 17 2017

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UK Finance Chief says Britain is listening to businesses, but many don’t think so

Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond unveiled a steady budget with no big surprises for businesses as the UK prepares for Brexit negotiations, but that didn’t mean it was all good news.

Anjana Haines, March 08 2017

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