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EU Simplification Will Help Multinationals, Tax Official Says

The European Commission’s coming tax simplification package will reduce the administrative burdens on companies that have signed up to the global minimum tax deal, a top official said.

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War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia

This article explores how geopolitical conflict is influencing tax policy debates in Australia, particularly regarding the taxation of natural resource exports. It focuses on whether current tax regimes adequately capture revenue from multinational energy companies.

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Trump Weighs In on Tariff Refund Process: Supply Lines

President Donald Trump sent what might be construed as a chilling message to the thousands of American importers applying this week for refunds for his illegal tariffs: In his eyes, you might fare better if you don’t.

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OECD Working on Simplified Methods for Global Tax Calculation

Countries involved in international tax talks at the OECD are working to develop permanent tests to ease compliance with the global minimum tax, a US Treasury official said.

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Taxes on Wages Hit Decade High Across OECD Countries

This article reports on new OECD data showing that taxes on labor income have reached their highest levels in a decade across member countries. It raises important policy questions about tax structure, revenue reliance, and cross-country competitiveness in labor taxation.

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Pillar 2 Is Not There to 'Fill Our Pockets,' EU Official Says

The article says the European Commission cannot estimate revenue losses from the pillar 2 deal and notes that the global minimum tax aims to limit tax competition, not raise revenue. It also addresses member state requests for delays, possible simplifications to tax directives, and challenges in adapting dispute-resolution mechanisms for pillar 2 cases involving non-EU countries.

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EU Will Limit Tax Data Disclosure to Advance VAT Anti-Fraud Bill

EU countries are poised to approve a bill giving the bloc’s anti-fraud agencies access to tax data after amendments were added to ensure privacy rules.

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Side-by-Side Deal Is Likely Here to Stay, OECD Official Says

Teaser: An OECD official said the pillar 2 side-by-side package will likely not be reversed at the 2029 stock-take. This means special treatment for U.S.-parented multinationals may remain in global minimum tax rules.  

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Use EU 28th Regime as Tax Policy Laboratory, Advisers, MEPs Say

Brazil Consults on Adoption of Key Pillar 2 Tax Safe Harbor

Brazil’s tax authority seeks comments on draft changes to its domestic top-up tax to adopt the OECD Pillar 2 safe harbor. The top-up tax could drop to zero for qualifying incentives, up to a limit based on payroll, depreciation, or eligible assets. This aligns Brazil's rules with the OECD, while preserving space for tax incentives under the global minimum tax.

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