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Van Rompuy Outlines Ecofin Meeting Agenda |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Combating tax fraud and evasion "has become essential for the political and social acceptability of fiscal consolidation," European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has argued in a letter to finance ministers.
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MEPs Advise Member States On Anti-Evasion Work |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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European Union member states should agree to measures designed to crack down on so-called "tax havens," combat aggressive tax planning, and close avoidance loopholes, lawmakers have said.
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French President Hollande Unveils Tax 'Offensive' |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Monday, May 20, 2013
12:00 AM
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During his second press conference since entering office last year, French
President François Hollande defended his economic, fiscal, and social
policies, and outlined his tax offensive for the coming year.
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Economic Consultants Slam Commission's FTT Plans |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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The European Commission's proposed Tobin tax will make some financial transactions uneconomic and deter others with real financial value, according to a new report.
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Italy Warned On Effect Of Upcoming VAT Rate Hike |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
12:00 AM
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CGIA of Mestre, the Italian association of sole traders and small businesses,
and Confcommercio, the federation representing Italian small and medium-sized
enterprises, professionals and sole traders, have both warned of the effect on
family finances, domestic consumption and the continuing economic recession in
Italy, of another value-added tax rate hike.
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EU, Switzerland Ink Competition Cooperation Agreement |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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The European Union and the Swiss Confederation have signed a deal to strengthen co-operation between their respective competition authorities.
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Austria's Spindelegger Slams 'Faymann's Taxes' |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
12:00 AM
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During his keynote address at the Austrian People's Party conference,
Austria's Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger vehemently rejected what
he referred to as the "Faymann taxes," namely Chancellor Werner Faymann's
plans to introduce wealth taxes in Austria to the tune of around EUR4.5bn (USD5.8bn).
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Swiss Cantons Reject 'Flawed' Inheritance Tax Initiative |
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by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels |
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Friday, May 24, 2013
12:00 AM
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Switzerland's Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors has vehemently
rejected the people's initiative, calling for a reform of inheritance tax,
to finance the country's social security and pension fund.
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