Taxing the Ultrarich
The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.
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A chain of catastrophes reveals Trump’s true loyalties
America is in or on the verge of a seriously bad recession and the Trump regime is hiding the numbers — the signs are everywhere. His incoherent tariffs, massive tax breaks for billionaires, and gutting the Inflation Reduction Act are kneecapping our …
Taxation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Amid growing concerns about wealth concentration and fiscal strain, debates on the taxation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals have intensified in (international) taxation forums.
U.K. Budget Plan Calms Markets and Labour Faithful. Will It Appeal to Voters?
The plan presented by the chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, called for spending increases and higher taxes on the wealthy and the middle class.
VAT policy and menstrual poverty in the EU
As many women and girls continue to face barriers in accessing affordable menstrual products, menstrual poverty remains a significant socioeconomic issue.
Taxing the digital economy
Taxing the digital economy raises complex challenges, as traditional tax rules struggle to keep pace with new business models and technologies.
Want to Bring a Dog to This Italian City? That Will Be $1.75.
Bolzano, in northern Italy, is considering taxing tourists’ dogs, and charging resident dog owners an annual fee as well.
Side by side? The future of Pillar Two minimum corporate tax rules
Following criticism from the United States (US) administration regarding the potential application of the Pillar Two global minimum corporate tax rules on US firms, the G7 (group of leading industrial nations) has proposed to explore a ‘side-by-side’ approach. This raises questions about the future of international corporate taxation.
Revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive [EU Legislation in Progress]
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission proposed a revision to the Tobacco Taxation Directive, alongside modifications to the general Excise Duty Directive.
Angela Rayner, UK Deputy Prime Minister, Resigns After Underpaying Tax
In a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ms. Rayner said she would step down after an ethics adviser found she had breached a code of conduct for government ministers.