simonbowers
Jean-Claude Juncker blocked EU curbs on tax avoidance, cables show
Leaked papers reveal that as Luxembourg’s PM, the European commission president obstructed the bloc’s tax reforms efforts
Simon Bowers
01, Jan, 2017 @1:14 PM
MPs poised to investigate VAT fraud on Amazon and eBay
Public accounts committee expected to examine overseas traders evading hundreds of millions in tax on online sales
Simon Bowers
21, Dec, 2016 @12:01 AM
UK MPs unite to push for greater transparency from tax havens
Cross-party group backs amendment to criminal finances bill making overseas territories introduce public registers
Simon Bowers
20, Dec, 2016 @12:01 AM
Apple and Ireland will fight the EU's €13bn tax ruling all the way
The European commission’s decision has struck a blow – but why has the tech firm never faced action from the US’s IRS?
Simon Bowers
19, Dec, 2016 @5:00 PM
Feeling the heat from Brussels over tax? Then move to London
McDonald’s retreat from its Luxembourg tax structure to setting up in the UK follows in the footsteps of other multinationals at odds with the EU on tax
Simon Bowers
08, Dec, 2016 @7:50 PM
McDonald's to scrap Luxembourg tax structure
Fast-food chain’s reorganisation means £800m from restaurants in Europe will flow through the UK instead
Simon Bowers
08, Dec, 2016 @5:11 PM
HMRC chief calls for tax crackdown on Premier League footballers
Jon Thompson tells MPs that offshore image rights payments are most significant tax avoidance issue in football
Simon Bowers
07, Dec, 2016 @8:08 PM
Brussels to crack down on VAT fraud by firms shipping goods to EU
Estimated €5bn a year is lost in tax revenues as many import firms illegally underdeclare value of goods arriving in EU
Simon Bowers
30, Nov, 2016 @6:00 AM
Amazon and eBay sellers' VAT fraud rife despite crackdown
Guardian investigation finds goods such as iPads and laptops being sold tax-free
Simon Bowers
28, Nov, 2016 @12:46 PM
MPs expected to back regulations on privately-owned City businesses
The proposals are expected to bring private companies in line with other businesses, in response to scandals like BHS
Simon Bowers
25, Nov, 2016 @8:01 PM
Ex-Barclays banker alleges unfair dismissal after interview with SFO
Richard Boath claims his position was jeopardised when Serious Fraud Office shared transcript with bank, tribunal hears
Simon Bowers
23, Nov, 2016 @5:49 PM
Google pays €47m in tax in Ireland on €22bn sales revenue
Company filings in Dublin show taxable profits of €341m after global tech giant recorded administrative expenses at €16.9bn
Simon Bowers
04, Nov, 2016 @7:18 PM
1 / 272 pages