Tag #Tax Avoidance

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German Inheritance Tax Loopholes Cost Billions Annually

In Germany, substantial inheritances exceeding €100 million have evaded tax in over half of 463 cases in the last decade, costing the budget €8.8 billion annually, sparking calls for reform.

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Farage Uses Company to Lower Tax Bill, Amidst Criticism

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, utilizes a personal service company, Thorn in the Side Ltd., to reduce his tax liability on GB News appearances and other income, a practice criticized by major broadcasters and raising questions about his past stances on tax avoidance.

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UK Loan Charge Scandal: Accountants' Role Under Scrutiny After 10 Suicides

The UK loan charge scandal involves thousands of individuals facing crippling tax bills after following the advice of accountants who placed them into tax avoidance schemes, resulting in at least 10 suicides and calls for a broader investigation.

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US Exempted from Global Minimum Tax, Raising Concerns about Fair Implementation

The US negotiated an exemption from the OECD's Pillar II global minimum tax, repealing a provision targeting harmful foreign tax practices in return; this raises concerns about the framework's uneven implementation and potential for future exceptions.

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Council Tax Loopholes Cost Local Authorities £334 Million

A loophole allowing second homeowners to avoid a 100 percent council tax premium by registering their properties as holiday lets is costing English and Welsh local authorities £334 million in lost revenue—double the amount lost last year—due to the 2023 Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.

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Silicon Six Underpaid $278 Billion in US Corporate Taxes

The Silicon Six underpaid US corporate income taxes by $278 billion over the past decade, averaging 18.8% compared to the 29.7% statutory rate, due to aggressive tax practices and lobbying, according to the Fair Tax Foundation.

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UK Inheritance Tax Changes Spur Wealth Transfer to Next Generation

Facing stricter inheritance tax rules, wealthy British families are accelerating asset transfers to children, utilizing legal loopholes to minimize tax liabilities, prompting concerns about tax avoidance and the fairness of the system.

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Adani's Carmichael Mine: Zero Tax Despite Billions in Revenue

Despite initial projections of $22 billion in tax revenue and 10,000 jobs, Adani's Carmichael coal mine, operational since late 2021, generated over $1.27 billion in revenue in 2025 but paid zero company tax due to reported losses and complex financial structures, highlighting regulatory failures an...

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Netherlands: Key Financial Conduit in EU-Israel Relations Amidst Sanctions Debate

The Netherlands was Israel's largest investor in 2023 (€49 billion), and the main European destination for Israeli capital (€47 billion), raising concerns about its role in Israel's economy as the EU considers sanctions due to human rights violations.

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French Senate Rejects Billionaire Wealth Tax

The French Senate rejected a proposed 2% minimum wealth tax on billionaires, potentially costing the government €20 billion in revenue, due to concerns about economic competitiveness; this follows its passage in the National Assembly in February and would have impacted roughly 1,800 households.

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Farage's False Claim on Clacton House Purchase

Nigel Farage falsely claimed to have bought a house in Clacton, Essex, last November; it was instead purchased by his partner, Laure Ferrari, raising questions about potential tax avoidance and transparency.

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Spanish Corporate Tax Gap Reaches Record High in 2024

In 2024, Spanish companies declared €339.018 billion in net profits, but only 53.3% (€180.806 billion) were subject to corporate tax due to legal tax incentives and the offsetting of past losses, creating a significant tax gap.

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