The recent G7 proposal of a global minimum tax has mixed implications for Indian corporations, foreign majors operating here and the tax authorities
G-7's proposals part of global revival of initiatives to target the rich, from Buenos Aires to Stockholm to Washington.
The countries aim to reach a consensus at the meeting on the details, as much technical work has already been done.
Agreement paves way for levies on multinationals in countries where they operate, instead of just where they are headquartered.
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Minimum global corporate tax rate solves many problems
The ministers are meeting Friday and Saturday in London and are due to release a statement after the discussions.
Concern over a falling share of corporation tax revenue may get worse
Higher tax rates, central banks pumping out cash, protection for home industry, suppressing interest rates, high social welfare pay-outs - all hark back to pre-Thatcher-Reagan phase - notes T N Ninan
US proposal to raise the global corporate tax rate to 28% from 21% might face resistance from countries unwilling to give up their edge and compete with America on its terms
President Joe Biden drew a red line on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, saying he is open to compromise on how to pay for the package but inaction is unacceptable
President Joe Biden defended his proposal to raise corporate taxes to help pay for his infrastructure spending plans
6% fall in corporation tax due to Covid-related issues
A provision in the 2017 tax bill allowed businesses to immediately write off the cost of any new equipment and machinery.
Sunak said small businesses with profits of less than 50,000 pounds a year would be charged only 19%
Allies of Sunak clarified he would not increase corporation tax higher than 23 per cent
Experts say while the backlog of cases will most likely be reduced, the quality of rulings may not inspire taxpayers
Tax holiday on capital gains, tax exemption for aircraft lease rentals paid to foreign lessors
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Until the 1950s taxes on output contributed more to government revenue than those on incomes of people and businesses. But since then the balance has gradually been reversed