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HMRC caught 'cooking' the VAT stats

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:07:11 GMT

A report in Taxation magazine accuses HMRC of providing seriously misleading statistics on VAT registration delays. ...

Tax-News.com: Reduced VAT For Germany's Hotels Under Threat

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:35:50 GMT

Tax-News.com: The German governments proposed reduction of the value-added tax rate within the hotel industry has deeply divided members of both coalition parties.

Recovery Faces Steep Fiscal Hill When Economic Stimulus Ebbs (Inv...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:02:13 GMT

The fiscal path to economic recovery will be uphill -- far more so than after any other recession since World War II.While the ramping up of

Sterling Banks, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results of Operat...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

For the quarter ending September 30, 2009, the Company reported a net loss of $4,510,000, compared to net income of $79,000 for the third quarter of 2008. On a basic and diluted per share basis, the net loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $0.

Nixon proposal would help Missourians pay property taxes

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:12:58 GMT

Jay Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel are proposing to pay the first year of property taxes for income-eligible Missourians who buy a new or existing home in the state after Jan. 1.

Credit Suisse to buy back $79M in auction-rate securities

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC has agreed to buy back $79 million of auction rate securities from Colorado investors who struggled to sell them after the market for them froze.

Coventree Reports Fiscal 2009 Financial Results - Zibb.com

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT

<< /THIS PRESS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY/ NEX Symbol: COF.H >> Coventree Inc. (NEX: COF.H) ("Coventree" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. All amounts are reported in

Early Glance: Internet companies

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:20:59 GMT

Associated Press business news by ticker, Early Glance: Internet companies, Yahoo! Inc, US:YHOO

Firms struggle to stay afloat

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT

The number of firms identified as having financial difficulties is spiralling, Begbies Traynor's Red Flag unit reports

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for R...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:21:10 GMT

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Rainbow Sandals. Rainbow Sandals of San Clemente, CA Get Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Purchase of Airplane

Bill Would Extend Tax Relief for Midwest Disaster Victims

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:14:01 GMT

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley wants Midwest disaster victims to have more to time to benefit from tax relief intended to help with the repair or replacement of damaged homes.Grassley has introduced ...

Over £1bn spent on advice that's not given

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:17:04 GMT

Investors are forking out more than £1bn a year for financial advice never given. It could wipe more than £20,000 off a nest egg Investors are forking out more than £1bn a year for financial advice never given. It could wipe more than £20,000 off a nest egg

Australia tax fight with TPG worries foreign investors

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:37:02 GMT

* TPG says has complied with Australian tax laws at all times * Other private equity groups seen nervous about investing * Should PE asset sales be taxed as income or capital? By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE,

Brazil inflows seen robust despite controls-ANBIMA

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:18:47 GMT

TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Brazil is expected to see strong foreign fund inflows backed by its healthy fundamentals and long-term growth prospects despite its recent capital control steps, an executive

Wealthy Clients Face New Taxes From Health-Care Overhaul

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:09:12 GMT

Financial Advisor is the monthly magazine created exclusively for advisors by one of the most experienced and respected editorial and publishing teams ever assembled. Our Web site, www.fa-mag.com, provides an interactive community for advisors in addition to current and back issues of our

Japan Shares Edge Up As Kirin Gains Ground

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:29:00 GMT

TOKYO -- Japanese shares edged out of a negative open to trade modestly higher early Wednesday morning, with the Nikkei 225 Average up 0.3% at 9,433.48 and the Topix at 832.17, up 0.4% in Tokyo. Shares of Kirin Holdings Co. climbed 0.

PKF - PKF calls for extended amnesty deadline to avoid tax increa...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Just a few days before the 30th November registration deadline for the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO), offshore account holders are finally taking interest in HM Revenue & Custom’s (HMRC) latest amnesty to collect back taxes.

Mo. to pay taxes for new homeowners, under plan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:46:04 GMT

Missouri would pick up the tab for the first year of property taxes for some residents who buy homes after Jan. 1, 2010, under a proposal Gov. Jay Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel unveiled Tuesday. They will take the proposal before the Missouri Housing Development Commission at its Dec.

George Osborne's green policy speech - in full

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Here, in full, is shadow chancellor George Osborne's Imperial College speech on the Conservative's environmental plans

7 Tools For Rebuilding Retirement Savings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:40:26 GMT

If your nest egg has taken a hit, these conservative investments could help get you back on track.

Dems: Failure is not an option on health care

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:36:45 GMT

(AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. smiles during a health care reform news conference, Thursday, November 19, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Tax may force cuts at Ohio hospitals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:55:24 GMT

The Ohio Hospital Association released the survey Monday, after having found many hospitals’ struggle for financial stability will worsen when the tax becomes due at the end of November. The survey found: • About 18 percent plan to lay off additional employees;

Tax provision could put some cash back in companies’ hands

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The federal government is sending tax refunds to many local businesses, and it could be sending checks to more after changes this month to a provision in the stimulus bill.

First-time buyers account for nearly half of home sales

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This month Congress extended it to homes that are under contract by April 30, 2010, and created a $6,500 tax credit for owners of existing homes who buy a new principal residence.

Taxing issues: Canada, EU have changes coming in 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Helen Lemmon, principal in charge of Ryan Inc.’s Pittsburgh officee, said, with area companies operating internationally “in a big way,” they should pay attention to tax changes coming in 2010.