A German magazine, NZZ (not available on line) ha noted that Austria is now holding out against reform of the European Union Savings Tax Directive.
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An interview with Nick Shaxson – in Norway
It’s time to think
I am pleased the government has retreated on the sale of forests. I note with interest the comment made by a Downing Street adviser that:
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In praise of tax
An editorial in London’s only evening newspaper, the London Evening Standard, says today: In praise of tax Paying tax is a good way for individuals
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Jersey is celebrating losing on zero /ten
I frequently find tax haven behaviour bizarre at best. The mindset that can believe that offshore is a reality is one I admit I do
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UK Uncut – how to do a bail in
There is no doubt UK Uncut has caught the mood of many when it comes to the cuts – which they know and I know
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Unemployment gets worse
As the BBC has reported: UK unemployment rose by 44,000 to almost 2.5 million in the three months to the end of December, the Office
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Egyptians with assets frozen in Switzerland
One has to give credit where it is due, and as TJN has noted, a Swiss government web page gives the actual names of those
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The hidden problems in the Isle of Man budget
Manx Radio hints this morning at the spin in the Isle of Man’s budget, saying: The 2011 Manx budget has outlined the way ahead as
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