African Tax Online Newsletter Issue 1

African Tax Online Newsletter Issue 1

Countering Offshore Tax Evasion: Some Questions and Answers

Frequently asked questions about the project on countering offshore tax evasion. Last updated 28 September 2009.

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• Overview on OECD work on Harmful Tax Practices

Withholding and Information Reporting Regimes for SMEs and Self-employed Taxpayers

This information note has been prepared to assist revenue bodies advance their thinking on the use of legislated withholding and information reporting regimes for obtaining improved compliance in respect of business income derived by SME/ self-employed taxpayers.

Moving Forward on the Global Standards of Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes

A report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on the Outcomes of the Los Cabos (Mexico) Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

G20 Leaders welcome the expansion of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information

In a statement following their 24-25 September meeting in Pittsburgh, the G20 leaders reaffirmed their committment to maintaining the momentum in dealing with tax havens, money laundering, proceeds of corruption, terrorist financing, and prudential standards.

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• G20 Summit: An Update on the Move to Greater Transparency and International Cooperation in Tax Matters

G20 Summit: An Update on the Move to Greater Transparency and International Cooperation in Tax Matters

Angel Gurría reported to G20 on progress towards greater transparency and international cooperation in tax matters. Read the latest Progress Report listing where jurisdictions stand in implementing the international tax standard.

The Council of Europe and OECD are strengthening their joint Convention to combat tax evasion

25 September 2009 - On the eve of the Pittsburgh G20 Summit, the OECD and the Council of Europe agreed to improve international cooperation to combat tax evasion.

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• The Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters - Twentieth Anniversary Edition

Country Mutual Agreement Procedure Statistics 2006-2009

Starting in 2006, the OECD has compiled annual statistics on the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) caseloads of all its member countries and of non-OECD economies that agree to provide such statistics. MAP statistics for 2006-2009 are now available.

Dispute Resolution: Country Mutual Agreement Procedure Statistics Released

Dispute Resolution: Country Mutual Agreement Procedure Statistics Released

Switzerland moves towards substantial implementation of tax information exchange

Switzerland has signed a protocol to its tax treaty with the United States that incorporates the internationally agreed tax information standard. This is the 11th agreement for the exchange of information in tax matters signed by Switzerland that meets the OECD standard. The agreement with the United States continues the trend of agreements signed by Switzerland with its major economic partners. Of its 11 agreements, 10 are with OECD