Archive for June, 2009

The Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Friday, June 26th, 2009

A Senate Bill, co sponsored last year by Senator Levin and the then Senator Barack Obama is finding its way into the Congress of the USA.  The Bill has not yet passed but it is already influencing heavily public opinion worldwide.

Are these initiatives a genuine effort to improve tax collection or just a scapegoat strategy to divert public attention from high public spending, higher indirect tax rates and the inability to deal effectively with the current economy? (more…)

Tax Precision News

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Taxprecision.com celebrates 18 months on the air. A great community of tax readers, with 3,000 + visits a month and great comments, has inspired the first Taxprecision.com Blog revamp. Some of you suggested a better notification system for new postings and here we are!. Please let us know if you do not want to be subscribed and we should remove your name from the list.

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Money Laundering and tax evasion.- Two different Offences?

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

New legislation to prevent money laundering activities and the financial support of terrorism is in its way to the Spanish Parliament. The draft published by the Dirección General del Tesoro y Política Financiera in April involves an expanded definition of Tax evasion, which may affect accepted international standards.

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LLM International Tax. Cadiz, Spain

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

The Universidad de Cadiz is launching a great LLM this year with a focus on International Tax and the Spanish Tax system. The LLM is sponsored by Deloitte, KPMG, Garrigues, Montero Aramburu and Konsilia.

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UK Non Resident Rules monitored by the Revenue

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The tax-exempt ‘non-resident’ status will be closely monitored by the Revenue as reported by The Times. Many affluent Brits living in Spain are enjoying a Non-resident status, and they ensure to spend no more than 90 days a year in the UK after moving abroad.

Luxembourg and exchange of bank information

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Last week I heard that the Spanish Tax authorities are not accepting life insurance wrappers registered in Luxembourg until there is an adequate exchange of bank information protocol for tax purposes between the two countries.

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