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China Getting Set For Introduction Of Fuel Tax

November 21st, 2008 . by

The long anticipated introduction of a fuel tax in China is set to be announced imminently, it has been revealed.


New Zealand Nationals To Pass Tax Cuts Before Christmas

November 21st, 2008 . by

The incoming National Party government of Prime Minister-elect John Key has put its pledge to cut income tax at the top of its legislative agenda.


Georgia Proposes Further Tax Cuts

November 21st, 2008 . by

Georgia’s Finance Minister Nika Gilauri has proposed a reduction in the personal income tax rate from 25% to 20% and a reduction in the dividend withholding tax rate from 10% to 5%. Both reductions are to take effect on January 1, 2009, subject to parliamentary approval.


China Announces Value Added Tax Reforms

November 20th, 2008 . by

The Chinese government has unveiled a set of value added tax reforms as part of its CNY4 trillion (USD586bn) economic stimulus package.


French National Assembly Agrees To Global Ceiling On Tax Breaks

November 20th, 2008 . by

The French National Assembly Finance committee has ratified a parliamentary change to the 2009 Finance Bill, aiming to impose a global ceiling on tax breaks for any one individual.


G20 Urge Action On Doha And Tax Transparency

November 20th, 2008 . by

The G20 Summit in Washington which resulted in numerous pledges and a broad consensus on the need for international co-operation to minimise the impact the financial crisis, and lessen the repercussions of a looming global recession, has placed renewed pressure on World Trade Organisation agricultural negotiators to square their differences with alacrity, and hence save the Doha round of free trade talks.


French Goverment Seeks To Simplify Inheritance Tax

November 19th, 2008 . by

In an endeavour to improve public relations and provide legal clarity, the French government has confirmed its intention to simplify the existing system of inheritance tax.


Lenihan Plans 3% Levy On Higher Earners

November 19th, 2008 . by

The Irish government is planning to impose a 3% levy on the nation’s highest earners to generate EUR60m of additional revenues for the treasury coffers.


Germany’s Coalition Finally Unites On Inheritance Tax Reforms

November 19th, 2008 . by

Following months of uncertainty and discord, Germany’s Coalition Committee has finally ratified the long-awaited reform of its inheritance tax.


German Government Waives Tax On New Vehicles

November 18th, 2008 . by

Despite a prevailing air of peace and harmony surrounding the German government’s approved rescue package - on both sides of the Coalition - the decision to exempt purchasers of new vehicles from road tax nevertheless remains highly controversial.


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