Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780215018847
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Traders may not pay the correct amount of Value Added Tax (VAT) for a number of reasons including error, deliberately understating their VAT liabilities or through systematic attacks on the VAT system, with an estimated £11.9 billion lost in VAT in 2002-03. Following on from the NAO's report (HCP 357, session 2003-04; ISBN 0102927375), the Committee's report examines the scale of losses; ways of preventing and detecting fraud and other non-compliance; and methods of investigating and dealing with fraudsters. Findings include: there is scope for greater data sharing with the Inland Revenue to detect traders who are evading VAT by operating in the shadow economy (likely to be improved with the creation of the new revenue department); data sharing with other member states is particularly important in tackling missing trader fraud; more investigations and prosecutions for all types of VAT fraud would be cost effective; and Customs should make greater use of sanctions against under-declarations by accountants, lawyers and tax advisers, whilst working with the business community and professional bodies concerned to agree criteria for reporting and the remedial action expected.
Tackling VAT Fraud
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780215018847
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Traders may not pay the correct amount of Value Added Tax (VAT) for a number of reasons including error, deliberately understating their VAT liabilities or through systematic attacks on the VAT system, with an estimated £11.9 billion lost in VAT in 2002-03. Following on from the NAO's report (HCP 357, session 2003-04; ISBN 0102927375), the Committee's report examines the scale of losses; ways of preventing and detecting fraud and other non-compliance; and methods of investigating and dealing with fraudsters. Findings include: there is scope for greater data sharing with the Inland Revenue to detect traders who are evading VAT by operating in the shadow economy (likely to be improved with the creation of the new revenue department); data sharing with other member states is particularly important in tackling missing trader fraud; more investigations and prosecutions for all types of VAT fraud would be cost effective; and Customs should make greater use of sanctions against under-declarations by accountants, lawyers and tax advisers, whilst working with the business community and professional bodies concerned to agree criteria for reporting and the remedial action expected.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780215018847
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Traders may not pay the correct amount of Value Added Tax (VAT) for a number of reasons including error, deliberately understating their VAT liabilities or through systematic attacks on the VAT system, with an estimated £11.9 billion lost in VAT in 2002-03. Following on from the NAO's report (HCP 357, session 2003-04; ISBN 0102927375), the Committee's report examines the scale of losses; ways of preventing and detecting fraud and other non-compliance; and methods of investigating and dealing with fraudsters. Findings include: there is scope for greater data sharing with the Inland Revenue to detect traders who are evading VAT by operating in the shadow economy (likely to be improved with the creation of the new revenue department); data sharing with other member states is particularly important in tackling missing trader fraud; more investigations and prosecutions for all types of VAT fraud would be cost effective; and Customs should make greater use of sanctions against under-declarations by accountants, lawyers and tax advisers, whilst working with the business community and professional bodies concerned to agree criteria for reporting and the remedial action expected.
How to Combat Value-Added Tax Refund Fraud
Author: Cedric Andrew
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A previous IMF Working Paper on value-added tax (VAT) refunds (WP/07/31, by Keen and Smith) describes the main forms of VAT noncompliance and concludes that VAT is susceptible to evasion and fraud like any other tax. This paper shows the insidious nature and extent of VAT refund fraud in selected EU countries and argues that this type of noncompliance requires tax administrations to adopt a coordinated strategy and deploy a range of countermeasures to combat this threat. Because such fraud is primarily a criminal legal issue, tackling it successfully will require cooperation, both internationally between VAT administrations and nationally between tax authorities and the judiciary. The paper’s focus is primarily on advanced economies in the context of the EU, but many of the recommendations are applicable to emerging market and developing countries. A separate IMF How to Note discusses managing VAT refunds in developing countries.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A previous IMF Working Paper on value-added tax (VAT) refunds (WP/07/31, by Keen and Smith) describes the main forms of VAT noncompliance and concludes that VAT is susceptible to evasion and fraud like any other tax. This paper shows the insidious nature and extent of VAT refund fraud in selected EU countries and argues that this type of noncompliance requires tax administrations to adopt a coordinated strategy and deploy a range of countermeasures to combat this threat. Because such fraud is primarily a criminal legal issue, tackling it successfully will require cooperation, both internationally between VAT administrations and nationally between tax authorities and the judiciary. The paper’s focus is primarily on advanced economies in the context of the EU, but many of the recommendations are applicable to emerging market and developing countries. A separate IMF How to Note discusses managing VAT refunds in developing countries.
Tackling Intra-community VAT Fraud
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789287238276
Category : Fraud
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789287238276
Category : Fraud
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Shifting Perspectives on the European Public Prosecutor's Office
Author: Willem Geelhoed
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9462652163
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This book provides answers to the following questions. Is there a bright future aheadfor a European Public Prosecutor’s Office? If so, is the regulation establishing the officesufficiently clear and balanced to attain that goal? Moreover, will the office be able toeffectively fight fraud now damaging the EU's budget and will it respect the fundamentalrights of the parties involved? Included are issues ranging from EU substantive and procedural criminal law, combattingEU fraud, the distribution of competences in European law enforcement,EU fundamental rights, to forum choice. The book's aim is to inform academics,policy-makers and criminal law practitioners about key issues surrounding theattribution of prosecutorial powers to an entirely remodelled European Union body. Indoing so, it sheds light on this body, as fundamentally changed by the Council, whichwill undoubtedly have a greater impact on the European criminal justice system thanthe European Arrest Warrant ever did. Dr. Willem Geelhoed is Assistant Professor in criminal law and criminal procedureat the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and Drs. Leendert H. Erkelensand Prof. Mr. Arjen W.H. Meij are both Visiting Research Fellow at the T.M.C. AsserInstituut in The Hague in The Netherlands, while the latter is also Honorary Professorat the University of Luxembourg.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9462652163
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This book provides answers to the following questions. Is there a bright future aheadfor a European Public Prosecutor’s Office? If so, is the regulation establishing the officesufficiently clear and balanced to attain that goal? Moreover, will the office be able toeffectively fight fraud now damaging the EU's budget and will it respect the fundamentalrights of the parties involved? Included are issues ranging from EU substantive and procedural criminal law, combattingEU fraud, the distribution of competences in European law enforcement,EU fundamental rights, to forum choice. The book's aim is to inform academics,policy-makers and criminal law practitioners about key issues surrounding theattribution of prosecutorial powers to an entirely remodelled European Union body. Indoing so, it sheds light on this body, as fundamentally changed by the Council, whichwill undoubtedly have a greater impact on the European criminal justice system thanthe European Arrest Warrant ever did. Dr. Willem Geelhoed is Assistant Professor in criminal law and criminal procedureat the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and Drs. Leendert H. Erkelensand Prof. Mr. Arjen W.H. Meij are both Visiting Research Fellow at the T.M.C. AsserInstituut in The Hague in The Netherlands, while the latter is also Honorary Professorat the University of Luxembourg.
VAT Fraud and Evasion
Author: Michael Keen
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Like any tax, the VAT is vulnerable to evasion and fraud. But its credit and refund mechanism does offer unique opportunities for abuse, and this has recently become an urgent concern in the European Union (EU). This paper describes the main forms of noncompliance distinctive to a VAT, considers how they can be addressed, and assesses evidence on their extent in high-income countries. While the practical significance of current difficulties in the EU should not be over-stated, administrative measures alone may prove insufficient to deal with them, and a fundamental redesign of the VAT treatment of intra-community trade required. The current difficulties in the EU largely reflect circumstances that would not apply in the United States.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Like any tax, the VAT is vulnerable to evasion and fraud. But its credit and refund mechanism does offer unique opportunities for abuse, and this has recently become an urgent concern in the European Union (EU). This paper describes the main forms of noncompliance distinctive to a VAT, considers how they can be addressed, and assesses evidence on their extent in high-income countries. While the practical significance of current difficulties in the EU should not be over-stated, administrative measures alone may prove insufficient to deal with them, and a fundamental redesign of the VAT treatment of intra-community trade required. The current difficulties in the EU largely reflect circumstances that would not apply in the United States.
Research Handbook on European Union Taxation Law
Author: Christiana HJI Panayi
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1788110846
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
Offering a comprehensive exploration of EU taxation law, this engaging Research Handbook investigates the associated legal principles in the context of both direct and indirect taxation. The important issues and debates arising from these general principles are expertly unpicked, with leading scholars examining the status quo as well as setting out a clear agenda for future research.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1788110846
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
Offering a comprehensive exploration of EU taxation law, this engaging Research Handbook investigates the associated legal principles in the context of both direct and indirect taxation. The important issues and debates arising from these general principles are expertly unpicked, with leading scholars examining the status quo as well as setting out a clear agenda for future research.
Problems, Methods and Tools in Experimental and Behavioral Economics
Author: Kesra Nermend
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319991876
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
These proceedings highlight research on the latest trends and methods in experimental and behavioral economics. Featuring contributions presented at the 2017 Computational Methods in Experimental Economics (CMEE) conference, which was held in Lublin, Poland, it merges findings from various domains to present deep insights into topics such as game theory, decision theory, cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The fields of experimental economics and behavioral economics are rapidly evolving. Modern applications of experimental economics require the integration of know-how from disciplines including economics, computer science, psychology and neuroscience. The use of computer technology enhances researchers’ ability to generate and analyze large amounts of data, allowing them to use non-standard methods of data logging for experiments such as cognitive neuronal methods. Experiments are currently being conducted with software that, on the one hand, provides interaction with the people involved in experiments, and on the other helps to accurately record their responses. The goal of the CMEE conference and the papers presented here is to provide the scientific community with essential research on and applications of computer methods in experimental economics. Combining theories, methods and regional case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for all researchers, scholars and policymakers in the areas of experimental and behavioral economics.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319991876
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
These proceedings highlight research on the latest trends and methods in experimental and behavioral economics. Featuring contributions presented at the 2017 Computational Methods in Experimental Economics (CMEE) conference, which was held in Lublin, Poland, it merges findings from various domains to present deep insights into topics such as game theory, decision theory, cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The fields of experimental economics and behavioral economics are rapidly evolving. Modern applications of experimental economics require the integration of know-how from disciplines including economics, computer science, psychology and neuroscience. The use of computer technology enhances researchers’ ability to generate and analyze large amounts of data, allowing them to use non-standard methods of data logging for experiments such as cognitive neuronal methods. Experiments are currently being conducted with software that, on the one hand, provides interaction with the people involved in experiments, and on the other helps to accurately record their responses. The goal of the CMEE conference and the papers presented here is to provide the scientific community with essential research on and applications of computer methods in experimental economics. Combining theories, methods and regional case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for all researchers, scholars and policymakers in the areas of experimental and behavioral economics.
Experimental and Quantitative Methods in Contemporary Economics
Author: Kesra Nermend
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030302512
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Contemporary economists, when analyzing economic behavior of people, need to use the diversity of research methods and modern ways of discovering knowledge. The increasing popularity of using economic experiments requires the use of IT tools and quantitative methods that facilitate the analysis of the research material obtained as a result of the experiments and the formulation of correct conclusions. This proceedings volume presents problems in contemporary economics and provides innovative solutions using a range of quantitative and experimental tools. Featuring selected contributions presented at the 2018 Computational Methods in Experimental Economics Conference (CMEE 2018), this book provides a modern economic perspective on such important issues as: sustainable development, consumption, production, national wealth, the silver economy, behavioral finance, economic and non-economic factors determining the behavior of household members, consumer preferences, social campaigns, and neuromarketing. International case studies are also offered.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030302512
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Contemporary economists, when analyzing economic behavior of people, need to use the diversity of research methods and modern ways of discovering knowledge. The increasing popularity of using economic experiments requires the use of IT tools and quantitative methods that facilitate the analysis of the research material obtained as a result of the experiments and the formulation of correct conclusions. This proceedings volume presents problems in contemporary economics and provides innovative solutions using a range of quantitative and experimental tools. Featuring selected contributions presented at the 2018 Computational Methods in Experimental Economics Conference (CMEE 2018), this book provides a modern economic perspective on such important issues as: sustainable development, consumption, production, national wealth, the silver economy, behavioral finance, economic and non-economic factors determining the behavior of household members, consumer preferences, social campaigns, and neuromarketing. International case studies are also offered.
European Tax Law
Author: Martijn Schippers
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN: 9403542055
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
European Tax Law Seventh Edition Volume II Marie Lamensch, Madeleine Merkx, Martijn Schippers, Ilona van den Eijnde Marie Lamensch is Professor of taxation at the UCLouvain and the Free University of Brussels and a lawyer at the Brussels’ Bar. She is also a member of the VAT Expert Group of the European Commission. Madeleine Merkx is Professor of indirect taxes at Erasmus University Rotterdam and a partner at the Tax Research Center of BDO the Netherlands. Martijn Schippers is Assistant Professor in customs law and indirect taxation at the Erasmus School of Law, programme coordinator of EFS’ Post-Master in EU Customs Law and member of EY’s Global Trade & Customs team in the Netherlands. Ilona van den Eijnde is Academic Teacher in customs law and indirect taxation at the Erasmus School of Law and a lawyer at EY in Rotterdam, specialized in customs, environmental & lifestyle taxation. The seventh edition of this leading textbook brings its comprehensive and systematic survey of European Indirect Tax Law up to July 2021. With its critical discussion of the EU tax rules in force and of the relevant ECJ case law, it surpasses every other edition in its clarification and analysis of the EU regulatory framework applicable to indirect taxes. The in-depth coverage of this Volume II includes: The Union Customs legislation The harmonised Union VAT legislation The harmonised Union excise and environmental tax legislation The Union administrative cooperation regulatory framework applicable to indirect taxes. Volume I of this book covers general topics of EU law relevant for taxation and EU law on direct taxation. Ben J.M. Terra (University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Lund University, Sweden) and Peter J. Wattel (University of Amsterdam) wrote the first six editions of this handbook
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN: 9403542055
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
European Tax Law Seventh Edition Volume II Marie Lamensch, Madeleine Merkx, Martijn Schippers, Ilona van den Eijnde Marie Lamensch is Professor of taxation at the UCLouvain and the Free University of Brussels and a lawyer at the Brussels’ Bar. She is also a member of the VAT Expert Group of the European Commission. Madeleine Merkx is Professor of indirect taxes at Erasmus University Rotterdam and a partner at the Tax Research Center of BDO the Netherlands. Martijn Schippers is Assistant Professor in customs law and indirect taxation at the Erasmus School of Law, programme coordinator of EFS’ Post-Master in EU Customs Law and member of EY’s Global Trade & Customs team in the Netherlands. Ilona van den Eijnde is Academic Teacher in customs law and indirect taxation at the Erasmus School of Law and a lawyer at EY in Rotterdam, specialized in customs, environmental & lifestyle taxation. The seventh edition of this leading textbook brings its comprehensive and systematic survey of European Indirect Tax Law up to July 2021. With its critical discussion of the EU tax rules in force and of the relevant ECJ case law, it surpasses every other edition in its clarification and analysis of the EU regulatory framework applicable to indirect taxes. The in-depth coverage of this Volume II includes: The Union Customs legislation The harmonised Union VAT legislation The harmonised Union excise and environmental tax legislation The Union administrative cooperation regulatory framework applicable to indirect taxes. Volume I of this book covers general topics of EU law relevant for taxation and EU law on direct taxation. Ben J.M. Terra (University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Lund University, Sweden) and Peter J. Wattel (University of Amsterdam) wrote the first six editions of this handbook
Principles of International Taxation
Author: Lynne Oats
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526519569
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 773
Book Description
The book provides a clear introduction to international taxation and presents its material in a global context, explaining policy, legal issues and planning points central to taxation issues, primarily from the viewpoint of a multinational group of companies. It uses examples and diagrams throughout to aid the reader's understanding and offers more in-depth material on many important areas of the subject. Traditionally published every 2 years in both print and digital formats, this content is a core requirement for student reading lists at both undergraduate and post graduate level. Fully updated to cover all new tax legislation and developments in light of the OECD BEPS project implementation, key areas to be included in this new edition are: - changes proposed by BEPS 2.0 in relation to taxation and the digital economy, including Pillar Two and the proposed new UN Model Article 12B; - further progress on the implantation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting implementation, including: -- an update on the implementation of BEPS recommendations including artificial avoidance of permanent establishment status and prevention of treaty abuse; -- the implementation of transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting; -- multilateral instrument implementation; - the impact of Covid-19 on international taxation; - further developments in European direct taxation including the transparency package, directives on anti-tax avoidance and the common corporate tax base and state aid cases (Apple in particular) and updates to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation, and the new communication on Business Taxation for the 21st Century. - Proposals in relation to the taxation of digital business, in particular the OECD's unified approach and the UN modifications to the Model Double Taxation Convention. - Proposals for a global minimum corporate tax rate to curb base erosion and tax competition.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526519569
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 773
Book Description
The book provides a clear introduction to international taxation and presents its material in a global context, explaining policy, legal issues and planning points central to taxation issues, primarily from the viewpoint of a multinational group of companies. It uses examples and diagrams throughout to aid the reader's understanding and offers more in-depth material on many important areas of the subject. Traditionally published every 2 years in both print and digital formats, this content is a core requirement for student reading lists at both undergraduate and post graduate level. Fully updated to cover all new tax legislation and developments in light of the OECD BEPS project implementation, key areas to be included in this new edition are: - changes proposed by BEPS 2.0 in relation to taxation and the digital economy, including Pillar Two and the proposed new UN Model Article 12B; - further progress on the implantation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting implementation, including: -- an update on the implementation of BEPS recommendations including artificial avoidance of permanent establishment status and prevention of treaty abuse; -- the implementation of transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting; -- multilateral instrument implementation; - the impact of Covid-19 on international taxation; - further developments in European direct taxation including the transparency package, directives on anti-tax avoidance and the common corporate tax base and state aid cases (Apple in particular) and updates to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation, and the new communication on Business Taxation for the 21st Century. - Proposals in relation to the taxation of digital business, in particular the OECD's unified approach and the UN modifications to the Model Double Taxation Convention. - Proposals for a global minimum corporate tax rate to curb base erosion and tax competition.