Tax Bites Podcast: How can taxpayer’s fundamental rights bring balance to the ever increasing powers of the tax authorities in the EU?
Tax transparency is the new normal. An ever increasing amount of EU legislation is passed under the banner of the fight against tax fraud. The scope of the legal instruments that allow for mutual assistance between tax authorities are constantly extended. This trend poses a huge challenge for businesses that are coping with tax officials
Tax Bites Podcast: Update on China Tax Policy
Recorded before the release of the 8 October Inclusive Framework Statement, we share perspectives on the current state of play for in- and outbound investments in China. Our speakers cover the main corporate income tax aspects, as well as insights on the China tax policy developments, including the main attributes that shape a sustainable tax
Tax Bites Podcast: The inclusive framework statement of 8 October 2021 explained!
On 8 October 2021, the Inclusive Framework (IF) announced a further agreement backed by 136 (out of 140) members of the Inclusive Framework on the two-pillar approach. In the last few days, a number of countries that initially opposed the reform are now also signing up for it (e.g. Hungary, Ireland and Estonia). With this, all EU
Belgian government announces measures to transition Belgian economy post-covid
Yesterday, the Belgian Government reached an agreement on the Belgian budget. The budget agreement combines a number of measures to transition the Belgian economy after Covid in an environmentally balanced manner. Some points will need further agreement with the social partners, and some measures are taken explicitly in view of the recent surge of energy
Tax Bites Podcast: Recovering from COVID-19 – can tax play a role?
In this episode, Nancy De Beule, Florian Jacobfeuerborn and Jurgen Coessens explore how tax can play a role in the economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. These M&A experts use their experience in the Belgian market to explore the risks and pitfalls in relation to taxation and post-COVID recovery. They share valuable insights, relevant beyond Belgium,
PwC’s podcast voor de (semi)publieke sector – Nieuwe btw-regels in de zorg: impact voor de ziekenhuizen
De nieuwe regeling die de btw-vrijstelling voor medische zorg fors inperkt, zal in werking treden op 1 januari volgend jaar. De nieuwe wetgeving zal ook een impact hebben op het btw-statuut van onze ziekenhuizen. Zij zullen hun diensten enkel nog van btw kunnen vrijstellen als er een therapeutisch doel aan verbonden is. In deze aflevering
PwC’s podcast voor de (semi)publieke sector – Valkuilen en opportuniteiten bij het invoeren van lokale belastingen
De COVID-19 pandemie heeft ook een invloed gehad op de gemeentelijke fiscaliteit. In de zoektocht naar nieuwe financieringsbronnen duiken er nieuwe soorten lokale belastingen op. Lokale besturen moeten met hun belastingbevoegdheid evenwel verantwoord en omzichtig omspringen. In deze aflevering geven we een aantal tips mee om valkuilen te vermijden en opportuniteiten te benutten. Geïnteresseerd om
Tax Bites Podcast: The Fit for 55 package: (R)evolution in Green Taxation!
The increased importance of green taxation cannot be overstated. On 14 July, the European Commission published its ambitious Fit for 55 package. This package fits into the broader initiative of reforming the EU tax landscape, announced by the Commission in May of this year. Join our podcast for an overview of the most relevant tax
