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New Zealand-Swiss tax agreement tightens net on avoidance

The new agreement includes provisions to reduce multinational tax avoidance by incorporating base erosion and profit shifting measures, he added.

Rex Patrick wants Cayman links disclosed

The ATO has advised that it is unable to use client data to identify the numbers of Australian companies to the level of specificity or accuracy required to answer these questions

Tax Haven Crackdown Catches Asia Hedge Funds in Its Crosshairs

Funds that use Cayman investment managers will be impacted

Hong Kong Hedge Funds Caught in Tax Haven Clampdown

Hong Kong hedge funds are particularly affected because they use Cayman investment managers, while offshore management companies have been less popular among European managers in recent years, according to Bloomberg.

Indian firms tapped Mauritius to save on taxes

The African island nation is the main provider of foreign direct investment (FDI) to India and also the preferred jurisdiction for Indian outward investments into Africa.

Foreign investors pull out $1 billion from India amid fears of super-rich tax

Addressing lawmakers last week, Sitharaman said FPIs could restructure their trusts as companies to avoid the surcharge.

Higher taxes threaten India’s fledgling hedge funds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, or SEBI, has always been suspicious of the source of capital for hedge funds investing in India from Singapore or Hong Kong

Will India's tax on the rich hit foreign investment inflows?

In her budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a tax increase of 3% for individuals with an annual income of of between Rs 2 and 5 crore, and 7% for those earning more those earning more than Rs 5 crore

China tax reforms, wealth planning and wills

After the banking crisis, 10 countries suffered losses in excess of USD100 billion every year through tax evasion, according to 2011 data from the Tax Justice Network.

'Robin Hood' tax on super rich sparks debate in India

The surcharge, popularly known as a "Robin Hood" tax, will help fund the government's development spending

Govt raises income tax on super-rich to support state lenders, small biz

The new rate will include 25% surcharge on income between Rs 2 crore and Rs 5 crore, and 37% on income exceeding Rs 5 crore in a year

Fear of inheritance tax looms large, India’s super rich are looking to set up trusts

Inheritance tax was abolished in 1985. But fearing its return, rich professionals and businessmen are flocking to tax consultants to set up trusts to avoid the tax.

How our tax system works

It's tax time again: time to start filling out the form or foisting figures and a bunch of receipts on your accountant.

Pakistan: Imran Khan announces tax evasion amnesty scheme

The prime minister is seeking to end Pakistan's rampant tax evasion as he secures a major IMF bailout.

G-20 focus: Trade disruptions, taxing tech

Officials expected to voice support for interest rate cuts

Tax-effective wealth-building strategies at EOFY

Couples can also benefit combined if one couple earns significantly more than another partner.

Tax cheat travel ban strengthened

So tax dodgers without a travel document yet can apply for one and leave before the travel ban paperwork has been completed.

Former bank executive has tax evasion conviction quashed

The CCA declined to order a fresh trial because of their age, “they would both be in their 70s at the time of a new trial”, and because of the length of time that had elapsed since the offences occurred.

Australia targets cryptocurrencies in international tax crackdown

The J5 was formed a year ago because of growing concern that tax avoidance, cybercrime and cryptocurrency abuse were escalating as criminals exploited differences between national tax laws.

Tax Office Investigating Individuals, Corporations for Offshore Tax Evasion Allegations

The investigation targeting Hyundai Department Store is regarded as a regular rather than in-depth investigation.