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Luxembourg strengthens tax information exchange provisions

04-Jun-2009

Luxembourg has today signed a protocol to its double taxation convention with Denmark. The protocol, which allows exchange of bank information for tax purposes, brings the convention up to the OECD standard.

Engaging with High Net Worth Individuals on tax compliance

04-Jun-2009

This report sets out the conclusions of the OECD’s study on tax compliance within the High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) taxpayer segment. The report concludes that HNWIs pose significant challenges to tax administrations because of the complexity of their affairs, their revenue contribution, the opportunity for aggressive tax planning, and the impact of their compliance behaviour on the integrity of the tax system. The study found that by focussing resources on the HNWI segment, significant improvements in compliance can be achieved.

Building transparent tax compliance by banks

04-Jun-2009

This report sets out the conclusions of the OECD study that examined the role of banks in the provision of aggressive tax planning arrangements. It examines the nature of banking, the complex structured financing transactions developed by banks and how they are then used by both banks and their clients. The report makes a number of recommendations for revenue bodies and identifies best practices for consideration by banks.

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.

Andorra, Liechtenstein and Monaco removed from OECD List of Unco-operative Tax Havens

27-May-2009

In the light of recent political commitments made by Andorra, Liechtenstein and Monaco to implement the OECD standards of transparency and effective exchange of information and the timetable set for the implementation, the OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs has decided to remove all three jurisdictions from its List of Unco-operative Tax Havens.

Luxembourg, U.S. agree to exchange bank information for tax purposes

20-May-2009

Luxembourg has signed an agreement for the exchange of bank information on request in all tax matters with the U.S., marking a major step forward in international efforts to counter tax evasion.

British Virgin Islands signs tax information agreements with Nordic economies

19-May-2009

The British Virgin Islands has signed bilateral agreements with seven Nordic economies - Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - on exchange of information for tax purposes.

Nominations de hauts responsable: Stephen Matthews, économiste fiscal principal et Chef de la division de la politique fiscale et des statistiques

07-May-2009

Le Centre de politique et d'administration fiscales a le plaisir d’annoncer que Stephen Matthews a été nommé économiste fiscal principal et Chef de la division de la politique fiscale et des statistiques.