JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia is drafting new rules to impose value added tax to online products and services provided by offshore companies, as authorities target…
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Let's not resolve digital tax dispute through threats, France tells Trump
PARIS (Reuters) – The United States and France should find means other than threats to solve the problem of how to tax big tech firms,…
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They Got Rich Off Uber and Lyft. Then They Moved to Low-Tax States.
AUSTIN, Tex. — Brian McMullen’s only plan on a Thursday afternoon in March was to watch as many college basketball games as possible. Parked inside…
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Café that charged a ‘man tax’ and gave women priority seating is going out of business
Handsome Her will close its doors after just two years of business amid criticism over its "man tax." (Handsome Her/Twitter) A lesbian-owned, vegan coffee shop…
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Bernie Sanders’ tax returns reveal he’s a millionaire
America’s most famous socialist is now a millionaire. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he would release 10 years of his tax returns by Tax…
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France not on 'crusade' against U.S. with digital tax: finance minister
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – France is not specifically targeting U.S. internet giants with a planned tax on digital service companies, its finance minister said in an…
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Council tax bills will increase by an average of £76 for families
Council tax bills will increase by an average of £76 for families next month amid second highest rise in a decade The typical bill is…
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The Pink Tax: Women charged more for perfume than men
The Pink Tax on perfume: How women are being charged up to £16 MORE for brands including Gucci, Burberry and Prada than men Women’s fragrance…
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Fury over ‘sneaky’ £6,000 death tax set to hit almost 300,000 families
Fury over ‘sneaky’ £6,000 death tax set to hit almost 300,000 families after Ministers classed it as a ‘fee’ in alleged bid to avoid Parliamentary…
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The Tax Code Changed This Year. Here's How to Figure It Out.
As those who have filed may already know, this year’s tax returns look a little different. There are more numbers, fewer letters, and a whole…
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Chinese Celebrities Pay $1.7 Billion in Back Taxes Following Fan Bingbing Scandal
Chinese film and TV stars have paid some $1.7 billion (RMB11.7 billion) of additional taxes, following the mid-2018 scandal surrounding actress Fan Bingbing. The figure…
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US, Switzerland top 'financial secrecy' blacklist
Published by the Tax Justice Network, the list ranks financial systems that contribute to crimes like money laundering. Switzerland and the United States have topped…
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Edinburgh tourism tax plans revealed as city gains support for new levy
Visitors heading to Edinburgh could end up facing a tourism tax in the near future as the city’s council considers proposal for a new Transient…
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What's my council tax band, how do I claim a refund, who's exempt from paying and how can I challenge my band?
It can be tricky to keep on top of exactly how much tax you should be paying – and if you're in the wrong band,…
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What are the key tax dates in 2019? From self-assessment deadline to the end of the tax year
Here's our lowdown on what tax dates you need to remember for 2019. 31 January 2019 This is the deadline for filing a self-assessment tax…
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When can I file my 2018 tax return? Self-assessment tax deadline, how to submit online and what happens if it's late
To take some of the strain out of filling out your returns we've put together this handy guide. When is the self-assessment tax deadline? There…
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New 10% royalty put forward as a fix for ‘broken’ petroleum resources rent tax
Offshore gas projects should be subject to a new 10% royalty to further fix the “broken” petroleum resources rent tax, a report has found. The…
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Group of EU states reject compromise on digital tax as deadline looms
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A group of European Union countries rejected on Friday a new compromise plan for the introduction of an EU-wide tax on digital…
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Moment knifeman slashes at taxi windscreen in broad daylight attack after girl's dog runs out in front of car
Shocking dashcam footage shows the stranger lunge with a blade at the cabbie's window after a dog runs in front of the car. Northumbria Police…
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German snub on EU internet tax would break Franco-German trust: Le Maire
PARIS (Reuters) – Germany’s failure to back a proposed EU tax on big internet companies would damage trust between France and Germany, French Finance Minister…
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Macron says still pushing for Germans to back digital tax: Zeit
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said he still hopes to persuade Germany to back a European Union-wide digital turnover tax, despite Berlin’s preference…
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Tax break for landlords to be axed in rule change
Tax break for landlords to be axed in rule change that scraps ‘lettings relief’ for those who rent out their former home Experts say the…
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Why Brits are likely going to have to pay more for long-haul flights
Brits will likely end up having to pay more for long-haul flights following the government’s new budget policies. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that from April…
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Budget 2018 – Plastic tax introduced on packaging that contains less than 30% recycled items
Philip Hammond made the announcement as part of his Budget, saying that the move will "transform the economics of sustainable packaging". He added that the…
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‘We’ll slash corporation tax if there is No Deal’ says Brexit minister
‘We’ll slash corporation tax if there is No Deal with Brussels’, says Brexit minister Dominic Raab Britain could slash corporation tax to 10 per cent…
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Real Madrid star Marcelo ‘agrees to four-month prison sentence’
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has agreed a four-month suspended prison sentence and will pay £670,000 after reaching an agreement for tax fraud. The Brazilian international…
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Tax authorities admit they DO treat the rich differently
Tax authorities admit they DO treat the rich differently and are happy to agree deals Tax authorities admit they DO treat the rich differently and…
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Paul Manafort's trial is about Putin, not tax evasion
The trial of Paul Manafort has begun. The first of 35 federal grand jury targets to face allegations in court, Donald Trump's former campaign manager…
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HMRC is told to tackle Amazon over £1.7m tax bill
HMRC is told to tackle Amazon: Government under pressure after it emerged retail giant paid just £1.7m in corporation tax in 2017 compared to Tesco’s…
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Parents face a ‘stealth tax’ of up to £4,000 a year in student rent
Revealed: Middle-class parents face a ‘stealth tax’ of up to £4,000 a year in student rent because rooms at popular universities cost far more than…
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