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Tax collectors worldwide to co-operate in revenue-raising to offset fiscal deficits

29-May-2009

With governments facing soaring budget deficits as they seek to combat the global economic slump, tax authorities from around the world have agreed on a new cooperation plan to encourage tax compliance and counter tax evasion and abusive tax avoidance, with special focus on banks, wealthy individuals and offshore activities.

Fifth OECD Forum on Tax Administration: Paris Communiqué

29-May-2009

Tax Commissioners from OECD and non-OECD countries met to discuss the challenges and opportunities currently facing revenue bodies and taxpayers around the world as a result of the first truly global financial and economic crisis.  The Communiqué is now available.

Consultation and public comments on the OECD’s project on High Net Worth Individuals

18-Mar-2009

On February 9, 2009 the OECD held a consultation on its project on High Net Worth Individuals (“HNWI”). The consultation followed from the release of a discussion paper on the project (October 2008).  The consultation was attended by over 20 industry representatives and private client advisors and over 25 senior officials from OECD member and observer countries. To read or download the comments please click on the links.

Tax Administration in OECD and Selected Non-OECD Countries: Comparative Information Series (2008)

20-Jan-2009

The Comparative Information Series (CIS) is a comprehensive survey of tax administration practices across 30 OECD and 13 selected non-OECD countries.  This third edition has a new format and increased comparative analysis of the underlying data.  It also includes new sections on issues such as large taxpayer operations, tax debt management, service delivery standards, electronic filing and other e-services, tax disputes and administrative review.  A useful overview of its contents can be found in the executive summary.

Fourth OECD Forum on Tax Administration: Cape Town Communique

11-Jan-2008

Tax Commissioners from OECD and non-OECD countries met to discuss how to enhance the relationship between revenue bodies, taxpayers and tax intermediaries. The Cape Town Communique is now available.

Seoul Declaration: OECD tax administrators to join forces in fighting tax non-compliance

28-Mar-2007

Tax administration heads from more than 30 countries, meeting in Seoul under the auspices of the OECD's Forum on Tax Administration,  have agreed to work together on ways to improve tax administration and to address the significant and growing problem of international non-compliance with national tax requirements.




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Comparative Information Series (2010)

Tax Administration in OECD and Selected Non-OECD Countries

Key material

Information for tax examiners on bribery techniques used and tools to detect and identify bribes.

2009 Bribery Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners

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A joint initiative by the OECD, IMF and World Bank to facilitate discussion on tax matters

International Tax Dialogue