well-developed tax structure with clearly demarcated authority between Central and State Governments and local bodies. Central Government levies taxes on income (except tax on agricultural income, which the State Governments can levy), customs duties, central excise and service tax. Value Added Tax (VAT), (Sales tax in States where VAT is not yet in force), stamp duty, State Excise, land revenue and tax on professions are levied by the State Governments. Local bodies are empowered to levy tax on properties
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increase in cross border transactions in the era of globalised world there has been increase in the number of cases tax evasion & avoidance. The problem of tax evasion in developing countries is therefore exacerbated, where evasion even by a wealthy few can have a comparatively large impact. The revenue needs of developing countries, in combination with the severity of corruption, tax evasion and fraud in many developing countries, highlight the importance of increasing global transparency concerning
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International Tax Policy A Research and Policy Brief for the Use of the NGO Committee on Financing for Development Hamrawit Abebe, Ryan Dugan, Michael McShane, Julie Mellin, Tara Patel, and Linda Patentas Graduate Program in International Affairs, Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy, The New School March 7, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND AND PERSPECTIVES BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS THE OECD, G77, G20, AND EU ON UPGRADING THE UN TAX COMMITTEE
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P6 – ADVANCED TAXATION 1)scope of charge 2)classes of income 3)resident status 4)income from employment 5)tax relief and rebates 6)individual tac computation 7)interest income 8)dividend income 9)rental income 10)witholding tax 11)partnership-tax treatment for investment income 12)estate under administration 13)estates under administration 14)settlements 15)trusts 16)badges of trade 17)business income 18)business expenses 19)interest expenses 20)trading stock 21)capital allowances
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What is tax haven? Why are all tycoons so crush on them? In January 9, 2015, Cheung Kong Holdings Limited announced the restructuring arrangement of combining Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa to form a new listed company: “CK Hutchison Holdings Limited”. This newly established company is incorporated at Cayman Islands (SCMP, 2015) which has been commonly known as “tax haven”. As the name implies, tax haven is a place where levy taxes at a very low rate or even not at all to companies
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Tax Havens pull up socks in ‘transparency’ era The great ‘subprime’ crisis has had its share of fallouts over past 24 months; yet there is a silver lining emerging from under the dark clouds which has the world order gearing up for a brand new era of financial discipline and enhanced regulation. Ironically, one of the positives borne out of the recent economic upheaval has been staggering focus on ensuring robust transparency standards in tax matters. Before delving further into how tax transparency
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To commence, it would be best to eliminate superfluous options from the get go. Sole proprietorship is out of the question simply because of its inherent definition. A “partnership” will also not be considered, because although it offers several tax breaks and the potential to be more easily managed, it has an unlimited amount of liability risk. If for any reason there were ever a dispute and the business were to be sued, the pursuer of the suit will be able to directly aim for the personal assets
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Singapore Tax Rates and Income Tax System Introduction Singapore’s is one of the world’s biggest economies. Since the global financial crisis and more recently, the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis and the downgrading of the US credit ratings, many global and local investors has sought Singapore as a new safe haven for investing their wealth in and setting up businesses and regional headquarters. In 2010, Singapore’s economy has rebounded close to 15% year on year. Singapore, due to its
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The Proposed Salary Income Tax Slab Rates 2011-12 In Pakistan Federal Budget Bill are as follows: 1. Where the taxable income does not exceed Rs.350,000 0% 2. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.350,000 but does not exceed Rs.400,000 1.50% 3. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.400,000 but does not exceed Rs.450,000 2.50% 4. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.450,000 but does not exceed Rs.550,000 3.50% 5. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.550,000 but does not exceed Rs.650
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Answers: 1. Explain the strategies PrimeCo considered in internationalizing its operations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method? The strategies PrimeCo considered to enter the international market are the following along with the corresponding advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. a. Exporting – defined as the marketing of goods produced in one country to another. It is considered to be the easiest way of entering foreign markets. Exporting can be either indirect
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