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Simplification Is Primary Aim in Work on EU Tax Cooperation Law

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Shaun Courtney

The European Union will prioritize simplification in its work on the Directive for Administrative Cooperation, or DAC, which allows EU tax administrations to share data. DAC is one of the bloc’s flagship tax laws, and the European Commission is still considering what areas to include in DAC10, which is meant to revise previous versions of the rules dating back to 2011. “Let’s be clear about that.
Simplification Is Primary Aim in Work on EU Tax Cooperation Law

3 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

The European Union will prioritize simplification in its work on the Directive for Administrative Cooperation, or DAC, which allows EU tax administrations to share data. DAC is one of the bloc’s flagship tax laws, and the European Commission is still considering what areas to include in DAC10, which is meant to revise previous versions of the rules dating back to 2011. “Let’s be clear about that.
EU Won’t Amend Tax Deal’s Pillar Two, for Now, Official Says

3 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

The EU will likely avoid any near-term modifications to the global minimum tax, though eventual simplifications and improvements might be warranted, a European Commission official said Tuesday. “At the moment, there are no immediate plans to act directly on Pillar Two,” Maria Elena Scoppio said, referring to the EU’s law implementing Pillar Two of the OECD-led global corporate tax agreement. The minimum tax is in effect in dozens of countries.
EU Must Learn From US’ Global Tax Deal Reversal, Tax Pros Say

1 month ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

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UK Tax Office Seeks Input on Simplified Digital Gambling Regime

2 months ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Shaun Courtney

The UK tax authority is seeking industry feedback on a proposal to streamline the tax regime for online betting and online casinos, reducing the possible number of tax regimes from three to one. The remote gambling consultation announced Monday is one of several government tax policy proposals aimed at reducing bureaucracy, reforming the tax system, and cutting down on non-compliance.
UK Tax Office Seeks Input on Simplified Digital Gambling Regime

2 months ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

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OECD Urged to Keep Real Estate Data Reporting Project Simple

2 months ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

An OECD project underway now will be able to help countries uncover foreign real estate holdings meant to evade taxes, but only if it’s user-friendly and ensures privacy, researchers and tax professionals say. Current data and infrastructure in many nations may be insufficient to enable a robust property-ownership information network, they say, and processes to set it up may be complicated and costly.
Business R&D Tax Relief Is Key to Support From OECD Countries

2 months ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

Tax incentives for business research and development surpass grants and procurements as the main form of government support across most OECD countries, according a new report. About 55% of total government support for business R&D were tax incentives, with 34 out of 38 countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development offering some tax relief for R&D expenditures in 2024, the body said in a statement.
Business R&D Tax Relief Is Key to Support From OECD Countries

2 months ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Shaun Courtney

Tax incentives for business research and development surpass grants and procurements as the main form of government support across most OECD countries, according a new report. About 55% of total government support for business R&D were tax incentives, with 34 out of 38 countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development offering some tax relief for R&D expenditures in 2024, the body said in a statement.
Two Countries Need Tweaks to Info Exchange Frameworks, OECD Says

Mar 18, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Shaun Courtney

Djibouti and Burkina Faso both need to improve their legal framework for transparency and exchange of banking and beneficial ownership information, according to peer reviews of the developing nations. The two countries’ peer assessments were among five the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development facilitated on countries’ compliance with voluntary automatic exchange of financial information.