The MIT commemorates 30 years at its annual Tax Conference

The MIT hosted its Annual Tax Conference on 4 April 2025 at the Westin Dragonara Resort St. Julians. The event was opened by MIT President, Conrad Cassar Torregiani, who reflected on the work, achievements and continued relevance of the Institute, 30 years since its establishment on...

CFE Tax Top 5 (31 March 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: 30th Session of the United Nations Tax Committee US Imposes New Tariffs on EU Automobile & Auto Parts Imports European Court of Auditors Issues Report on VAT Fraud on Imports OECD Updates...

CFE Tax Top 5 (10 March 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: Key EU Council Discussions this Week: Tax Cooperation, Business Simplification & Competitiveness OECD Publishes New BEPS Action 14 Peer Review Results CFE Forum | 27 March 2025 | Brussels OECD Publishes Report on...

DAC 9 proposal adopted

The ECOFIN Council has reached a political agreement on a further amendment of Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC9) (See MIT News 29 October 2024). The stated objective of the new legislation is to enhance cooperation and information exchange around the...

MAP Guidelines Version 2.4

The MTCA has published updated guidance on Mutual Assistance Procedures available under Double Taxation Agreements and the European Arbitration Convention....

CFE Tax Top 5 (3 March 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: G20 Discuss the Importance of Synergy in International Tax Fora EU Commission Unveils Omnibus I & II Package – Simplified Rules to Boost Competitiveness, Cut Red Tape & Drive Sustainable Investment Register Now...

EU Commission publishes the 2025 work programme

The Commission has published its 2025 Work Programme which sets out key strategies, action plans and legislative initiatives. In the area of direct and indirect taxation, existing proposals including BEFIT, Transfer Pricing Directive, debt-equity bias reduction allowance (DEBRA), Head Office Taxation (HOT), DAC 9, “Unshell,” digital services...

CFE Tax Top 5 (10 February 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: US Announces Withdrawal from UN International Tax Cooperation as Intergovernmental Negotiations Commence Commissioner Hoekstra Addresses Key EU Tax Priorities at FISC Meeting Register Now : CFE Forum | 27 March 2025 | Brussels Meta...

CFE Tax Top 5 (20 January 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: OECD Makes New Tools Available for Administering Global Minimum Tax  Update on Pillar One Developments from Co-Chairs of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS  Save the Date: CFE Forum | 27 March 2025...