Businesses must innovate and adapt to the changing indirect tax landscape to stay competitive. Corporate tax departments are using technology increasingly as a strategic partner to address these issues. Insight on how indirect tax departments intend to use technology to transform their operations can be found in a recent study conducted by the Thomson Reuters … Read more
3. VAT on Private Schools The Labour Party have announced its proposal to end the VAT exemption on fees for private schools if they win the next general election. Currently private schools benefit from an exemption from VAT by two means: the first is under the general exemption for the provision of education by eligible … Read more
Fact: The disruptions in global trade routes, such as those at the Suez Canal and Panama Canal, have significant tax implications for multinational corporations, affecting transfer pricing, profit attribution, intangible property, withholding taxes, and customs duties.
Corporate art purchases were common from the 1950s through the 1970s, with corporations supporting symphonies, operas, and dance companies as a mark of corporate citizenship. These expenses were tax-deductible, with the government covering half the cost. Employees preferred compensation in-kind, such as office spaces with avant-garde design or tickets to cultural events, as they faced high marginal tax rates. However, after the 1980s, as tax rates decreased, employees preferred cash over cultural benefits, leading to a decline in corporate support for culture. The shift from a culture-focused corporate environment to a more utilitarian one was influenced by changes in tax rates.