05/04/2015

Australia: Tax overhaul needs to end inequities

The nation needs to talk about tax. That’s not a new proposition. Every incoming government seems to think it’s a good idea to conduct endless reviews, and the tax system is often at the top of the list.

04/30/2015

Govt, FIIs agree to seek fast-tracking of MAT case

The government and foreign institutional investors — which have been contesting income tax department's minimum alternate tax demand — have mutually agreed to seek fast-tracking of the dispute, which is now in the Supreme Court

04/27/2015

US tax system drives digital game playing

US Treasury, Australian officials and tax experts around the world can at least agree on the root cause, even if they are poles apart on the solution.

04/20/2015

Banks accused BIR of violating court TRO

BANKS accused the Bureau of Internal Revenue of still issuing assessment notices despite a restraining order issued by the Makati City Regional Trial Court against the implementation of its rule restricting deductions that can be made to arrive at taxabl

04/20/2015

Tax rules for expats could hurt Make in India: Experts

The tax troubles of these people over foreign assets and stock options acquired long before their India stint could hurt the Make in India campaign and make it more challenging to do business here, they feel.