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OECD countries, offshore financial centres report progress on exchange of information

29-May-2006

International co-operation is helping governments around the world to combat tax cheating through improved transparency and exchange of information in tax matters but there are still gaps that need to be plugged, according to a new report by the OECD’s Global Forum on Taxation.

Stratégies d’amélioration du taux d’utilisation des services électroniques

22-May-2006

La présente note vise à partager des informations concernant les stratégies utilisées par un certain nombre d’administrations fiscales pour augmenter les taux d’utilisation des services électroniques, en particulier pour les déclarations fiscales.

Le recours aux déclarations de renseignements émanant de tiers pour aider les contribuables à s’acquitter de leurs obligations déclaratives – expériences des pays utilisant des déclarations fiscales préremplies à l’usage des particuliers

22-May-2006

La présente note d’information décrit succinctement l’utilisation des déclarations préremplies qui caractérise désormais, et surtout depuis une dizaine d’années, les régimes d’imposition du revenu des particuliers applicables dans certains pays, dont ceux de la région nordique.

The Committee on Fiscal Affairs Approves New Manual on Information Exchange

11-May-2006

The Committee on Fiscal Affairs Approves New Manual on Information Exchange.  The Manual provides practical assistance to officials dealing with exchange of information for tax purposes and may also be useful in designing or revising national manuals. It has been developed with the input of both member and non-member countries.

Strategies for Improving the Take-up Rates of Electronic Services

30-Mar-2006

This note summarises the findings of a survey across 8 member countries to gather information on the key strategies employed to promote increased take-up of electronic services.

Using Third Party Information Reports to Assist Taxpayers Meet their Return Filing Obligations— Country Experiences With the Use of Pre-populated Personal Tax Returns

30-Mar-2006

This report briefly describes the use of pre-populated returns that has become a feature of the personal tax systems in a number of countries over the last decade or so. In doing so, it elaborates on a number of critical success factors for efficient and effective arrangements (e.g., comprehensive third-party reporting systems, high integrity taxpayer identifiers, compatible legislative framework, and effective use of technology), bearing in mind the objective of providing as many taxpayers as possible with a pre-filled return that is largely complete.

Management of Email

14-Mar-2006

This report outlines the findings from a 2005 survey of revenue bodies in six member countries (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands, UK and US) of solutions implemented, both administrative and technical, to manage email communications with citizens.  It also includes additional insights provided by delegates during discussion of a draft version of this report at the FTA Taxpayer Services Sub-group meeting in September 2005.

Using Third Party Information Reports to Assist Taxpayers Meet their Return Filing Obligations— Country Experiences With the Use of Pre-populated Personal Tax Returns

14-Mar-2006

This report briefly describes the use of pre-populated returns that has become a feature of the personal tax systems in a number of countries over the last decade or so. In doing so, it elaborates on a number of critical success factors for efficient and effective arrangements (e.g., comprehensive third-party reporting systems, high integrity taxpayer identifiers, compatible legislative framework, and effective use of technology), bearing in mind the objective of providing as many taxpayers as possible with a pre-filled return that is largely complete.

Application Software Solutions Being Used to Support the Technical Architecture of Selected Revenue Bodies

14-Mar-2006

This note summarises information provided by revenue bodies in seven OECD member countries regarding application software solutions, planned or implemented, to support revenue administration.  This information is intended to complement the guidance in the note ‘Achieving Success with Electronic Services – The Importance of Having a Sound Business Architecture’ issued in April 2005.

Strategies for Improving the Take-up Rates of Electronic Services

14-Mar-2006

This note summarises the findings of a survey across 8 member countries to gather information on the key strategies employed to promote increased take-up of electronic services.




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Special Conference: 50th Anniversary of the OECD Model Tax Convention

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Fighting Offshore Tax Evasion

Grace Perez-Navarro, deputy-director of OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, addresses harmful tax practices, including tax havens, by improving transparency and establishing effective exchange of information.

Nicholas Bray speaks with Grace Perez-Navarro

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

International Tax Dialogue