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Consumption Tax Trends - 2004 Edition

In this publication, the reader can find information about VAT and excise duty rates in OECD member countries.  It provides information about indirect tax topics such as cross border services taxation and financial services.  It describes a range of taxation provisions in these countries, such as the taxation of motor vehicles, tobacco and alcoholic beverages.

The OECD is launching a new project aimed at providing guidance for governments on applying Value Added Taxes, or VAT - also called Goods and Services Tax, or GST, in some countries -- to cross-border trade.

OECD to work on clarifying VAT/GST application in cross-border trade

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VAT/GST and excise rates, trends and administration issues

Consumption Tax Trends