* Flat tax in other countries In a distinct development‚ former communist counties are leading a global tax reform revolution. For instance‚ Estonia was the first country which adopts a flat tax. The tax rate was a 26 percent in 1994‚ started after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Latvia and Lithuania followed shortly after Estonia using flat tax system in the mid-1990s. Latvia picked a 25 percent rate and Lithuania chose a 33 percent rate. Russia’s government discovered the benefit about the flax
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or loss important? Characterizing a gain or loss means to label it as either ordinary or capital (long-term or short-term). It is important to characterize a gain or loss because gains and losses of different characters are treated differently for tax purposes. 7. Explain the difference between ordinary‚ capital‚ and 1231 assets. Ordinary assets are generally assets created or used in taxpayer’s trade or business.
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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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TAX INCENTIVES Alex Easson and Eric M. Zolt* OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................1 I. THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST TAX INCENTIVES..........................................6 A. Convention Wisdom ............................................................................................6 B. Advantages of Tax Incentives..............................................................................9 C. Disadvantages
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by Onipede Ibidunni Seun on Capital Gains Tax in Nigeria Introduction Discussing capital gain tax without first presenting a general overview of the entire concept of taxation will be tantamount to putting a cart before a horse. It is therefore very important that justice be done by explaining taxation and various types of taxes. Taxation: A General overview Tax and taxation has been variously defined by different authors. Oyegbile (1996) defines tax as a sum of money paid by citizens of a country
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Analysis TAX Table of Contents ? Income Business ? Alternate Tax Minimum ? Distribution Tax Dividend ?Profit Tax Branch ? International Taxation ? Residence Rules ? Treaty Override ? Controlled Foreign Company ? Anti-Avoidance Rules General ? Tax Incentives & Special Economic Zones ?Gains Capital ? Pricing & Advanced Pricing Agreement Transfer ? Taxation Personal ? Capital Funds‚ Mutual Funds & Insurance Venture 02 04 05 06 07 10 11 12 14 16 18 21 24 29-31 Companies ?Tax Wealth ? Glossary
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Tax amendments to file Income-Tax return for AY 2013-14 It is well known fact that tax payers are now required filing their Income-tax Return for the Financial Year 2012-13 relevant to the Assessment Year 2013-14. These Income-tax Returns in most cases have to be filed by 31st July‚ 2013. However‚ for the Corporate Sector as well as for persons who are having the requirement of tax audit the last date of filing Income-tax Return happens to be 30th September 2013. The Central Board of Direct
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Taxation revenues continue to be the main source of revenue for Government spending. This in turn requires well-designed tax policies (new taxes and tax reform) that are translated into clear legislation and are administratively feasible. Perhaps the greatest challenge facing these countries is to improve the effectiveness of their tax administrations.[1] Common Challenges Tax Administrations in developing country contend with the same range of challenges with developed nations‚ although the significance
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FACULTY OF LAW Lund University Sabina Örberg Tax Planning with Holding Companies for US Investors in Europe A Comparative Study of Holding Regimes in Sweden and Switzerland JAEM03 Master Thesis European Business Law 30 higher education credits Supervisor: Mats Tjernberg Term: Spring 2013 Contents SUMMARY 1 SAMMANFATTNING 2 PREFACE 3 ABBREVIATIONS 4 1 5 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1.2 Purpose 7 1.3 Method and Material 7 1.4 Delimitations
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A PROPOSAL ON: EFFECTIVE TAX MANAGEMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE GENERATION NAME: OKORO EMMANUEL MATRIC NO.: P/HD/10/3610072 INSTITUTION: YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY: MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR: Dr. S. F. Akinbuli 1. Background to the Study Who would invest in a company without reliable financial statements? Integrity is the hallmark of the accounting profession and stakeholders rely on their work product. For a long time
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