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Tax Incentives for Fracking

Posted on January 13, 2014 by

News the government is promising local authorities can keep 100% of local business rate taxes from fracking. On top of promises of an amount for each test drill and a percentage of revenues there is a big tax incentive push … Continue reading →

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Japan to Increase VAT to 8% !

Posted on October 7, 2013 by

Japan is to increase its version of consumption tax, or VAT, from 5% to 8% next year. The Japanese action to strengthen it finances, and international confidence in its economy, was welcomed by the OECD which is urging a further … Continue reading →

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Google: The moral case on tax avoidance is overwhelming…..

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

“From 2007 onwards, [Google] made £11.9bn worth of revenues in Britain, but gave the taxman only around £10m in corporation tax.” Stunning! http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-moral-case-on-tax-avoidance-is-overwhelming–and-we-all-know-google-wants-to-do-the-right-thing-8622565.html Eamon McNicholas Tax Barrister, Accountant EamonMcNicholas.com

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France Mulls Reduced VAT For Online Press

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

“In France, the 19.6% standard rate of VAT is currently imposed on the online press industry, while a significantly reduced VAT rate of 2.1% is applied to the hard-copy press. The report advocates that the two rates be aligned and … Continue reading →

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VAT cut ‘would create employment’

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

“Hundreds of thousands of jobs could be created if VAT was cut by 5%, according to a report by pub, restaurant and hotel firms.” “Jacques Borel, a French entrepreneur who has successfully campaigned for VAT reduction in hospitality across Europe, … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Agrees To Maintain VAT Lower Rates

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

“..in light of the present difficult conditions for businesses, the National Assembly deputies agreed, temporarily, not to reduce the number of products that enjoy the preferential rate (or those items that are zero-rated), particularly as they are predominantly goods required … Continue reading →

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Now taxman’s errors are YOUR FAULT: HMRC moves goalposts so it is up to taxpayers to spot mistakes

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

“The new rules make taxpayers themselves directly responsible for checking their code is correct and spotting mistakes. If they fail to do this, their appeal will not be upheld.” Seems a tad harsh. http://wwwTax bosses want to overhaul a special … Continue reading →

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