Jersey Business

Georgia Proposes Further Tax Cuts

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:44:49 +0000

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.

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New Zealand Nationals To Pass Tax Cuts Before Christmas

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:44:49 +0000

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.

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China Getting Set For Introduction Of Fuel Tax

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:44:49 +0000

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

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Moving to Live in Canada, Need Expat Tax Help!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:18:05 +0000

A guide to expatriate taxation issues in Canada for anyone thinking about moving to live and work in Canada

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G20 Urge Action On Doha And Tax Transparency

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:08 +0000

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.

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French National Assembly Agrees To Global Ceiling On Tax Breaks

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:08 +0000

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.

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China Announces Value Added Tax Reforms

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:08 +0000

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

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US, UK and Europe Cracking Down on Tax Evasion

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:03:47 +0000

Perhaps in an effort to reap tax dividends to help with the global fiscal crisis, governments around the world are cracking down on tax evasion

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Germany’s Coalition Finally Unites On Inheritance Tax Reforms

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:58:28 +0000

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

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Lenihan Plans 3% Levy On Higher Earners

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:58:28 +0000

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

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