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State Tax Revenues Still Unstable

Overall tax revenue figures for US states have risen for the second straight quarter in 2010, however total collections are still lagging behind their pre-recession levels, lending uncertainty to future results.

Graduate Tax Would Cause an Exodus

If a graduate tax were to be instated in the UK, as previously suggested by the country’s Business Secretary, students would have little incentive to stay and contribute to the economy upon completion of their degrees, ultimately offsetting any possible benefits the system might have.

French Tax Change Could Lower Credit Rating

France has been warned that if it carries out proposed changes to the tax treatment of life insurance products, the country could face a national credit rating downgrade across the insurance sector.

Mexico Clamping Down On Money Laundering

Mexico could soon implement heavy restrictions on the use of cash for large purchases, in an effort to hinder the nation’s overwhelming levels of money laundering.

Immigration to Boost Latvian Economy

In order to bolster economy activity and government revenues Latvia has relaxed several of its immigration restrictions in an attempt to bring in greater levels of foreign capital and skilled employees into the country.

Nov 3, 20090

Dutch Government Recieves Tax Tip

Categories: Offshore Banking, Tax Havens, Taxation in Netherlands

The Dutch Government has received a list containing information on nationals evading taxes with offshore bank accounts. Jan Kees de Jager, Dutch Deputy Finance Minister, confirmed on October 31st that the Netherland’s Government had signed an agreement which delivers a list of names, account numbers and addresses of several hundred tax evaders, or “black savers” as dubbed by the Dutch government. According to the Deputy Finance Minister, negotiations with the informant were initiated earlier this year, with an agreement being signed on September ... Read More