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.
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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.
When Mailing a Letter to the U.S. Becomes a Global Headache
A driver’s license renewal, a box of specialty candy, even early Christmas presents — all are caught up in the confusion caused by a new Trump administration customs rule.
Denmark Wants Kids to Read More. Will a Tax Cut Help?
With the country facing a “reading crisis,” the Danish government plans to exempt books from a 25 percent value-added tax.
How a Carbon Tax Plan in Europe Survived (Mostly)
Austria tried a combination of taxes and rebates to reduce emissions.
Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.