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25

Oct

2011

Fourth meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes

We no longer talk about commitments to change; today, we are making change happen. We are implementing the now universally accepted international standard of transparency and exchange of information, said OECD Secretary-General.

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12

Oct

2011

OECD releases a discussion draft on the definition of “permanent establishment” in the OECD Model Tax Convention

The OECD invites public comments on proposed changes to the Commentary on Article 5 (Permanent Establishment) of the OCD Model Tax Convention.

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12

Oct

2011

Tax reform can create jobs

High unemployment rates, in the wake of the financial and economic crisis, have governments scrambling to create jobs. A new OECD report suggests that well-targeted tax reforms can encourage employers to hire more people and the jobless to look for employment.

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11

Oct

2011

Revenue bodies and banks move towards transparent compliance

Officials from revenue bodies, the banking sector and OECD met in Rome on 10-11 October to discuss ways to enhance the relationship between tax administrations and the banking industry and thus improve tax compliance.

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12

Sep

2011

Tax: Jurisdictions move towards full tax transparency

Furthering efforts to fight against international tax evasion and bank secrecy, members of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes have issued 12 new peer review reports.

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01

Sep

2011

Peer Review Report of the United Kingdom - Combined Phase 1 + Phase 2

This report summarises the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes in the United Kingdom .

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01

Sep

2011

Peer Review Report of Austria - Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework

This report summarises the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes in Austria.

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01

Sep

2011

Peer Review Report of Luxembourg - Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework

This report summarises the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes in Luxembourg.

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30

Aug

2011

Tax: Governments concerned that some corporations unfairly claim losses to avoid taxes

The economic crisis means global corporate losses have increased significantly. Though most of these claims are justified, some corporations use ‘aggressive tax planning’ to avoid taxes. Governments are working together to detect and deter these undue tax advantages.

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29

Aug

2011

OECD Appoints New Head of Transfer Pricing Unit

OECD Appoints New Head of Transfer Pricing Unit

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22

Jul

2011

Public comments received on the discussion draft on the meaning of “beneficial owner” in the OECD Model Tax Convention

Public comments received on the discussion draft on the meaning of “beneficial owner” in the OECD Model Tax Convention

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