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Tax policy evolving : point of view, by OECD

from crisis management towards long-term fiscal priorities A trend of decreased taxes on businesses and individuals during the pandemic and the subsequent inflationary period is now showing signs of deceleration and reversal, according to a new OECD report. Working with over 100 countries, the OECD is a global policy forum that promotes policies to preserve individual liberty and improve the economic and social well-being of...

Central bank losses: causes and consequences

​Central banks globally have recently shifted from reporting profits to recording sizeable losses. This article looks at why these losses are occurring and their potential consequences. Can central banks continue to operate efficiently? What do these losses imply for state budgets?​Article published in the Economic Review of 2024El Joueidi, S. / Vincent, E. / Wauters, J.​Since 2019, Economic Review articles have been published...

IFAC Releases Third Installment in Implementation Support Series for Small Firms on the IAASB's Quality Management Standards

Today, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) released the third and final installment in its three-part publication series to help small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) implement the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) suite of quality management standards. Installment Three: Monitoring and Remediation provides tips and guidance for the practical implementation of the monitoring and remediation of a firm’s system of quality management.Installment Three...

OECD and UN: a strategic alliance for a secure and éthical AI Future

Foster human-centred, safe, secure and trustworthy AI … Meeting on the margins of the Summit of the Future at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen and the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill, announced a new enhanced collaboration between the UN and the OECD on global AI...

Which future for the European Competitiveness ? In en outs of the Draghi Report ...

On Tuesday, Mario Draghi outlined his blueprint for improving Europe’s competitiveness through closer cooperation in core areas and massive investment in shared objectives.Draghi to MEPs: “Europe faces a choice between exit, paralysis, or integration” Mr Draghi, author of a report on European competitiveness requested by the President of the European Commission, said that the EU needed to focus on three crucial issues: closing the innovation...

The future of European competitiveness: report by Mario Draghi

The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market. The findings of the report will contribute to the Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. And in particular, to the development of the new Clean Industrial Deal for competitive industries and quality jobs, which will be presented in the first 100 days of...

About Taxation and Inequality

> This report, commissioned by the Brazilian G20 Presidency ahead of the July 2024 G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, contributes to discussions on the role of tax systems in addressing inequality. It explores how tax systems can mitigate or exacerbate inequality with a focus on the distribution of income and wealth and identifies scope for potential reform. It zooms in...

"Black and grey" lists of FATF : changes in 2024

Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2024, following OCDE rapport ...

Since 2020, a series of shocks to the global economy has had significant impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs and their access to finance. Most recently, significant inflationary pressures have led to tighter lending conditions, limiting the flow of finance to SMEs and acting as a barrier to investment OECD (2024), Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2024: An OECD Scoreboard, OECD Publishing, Paris,...

Strengthening International Tax Transparency on Real Estate – From Concept to Reality

In July 2023, following a request from the Indian G20 Presidency, the OECD delivered a report making the case for enhanced tax transparency on real estate and setting out a number of conceptual solutions to improve the existing architecture on a voluntary basis. Since then, technical work has continued at OECD-level to refine the understanding of the information needs of tax administrations, the information they...

OECD, "think thank" of the international tax cooperation....

The OECD publishes on its website a commentary by its Secretary-General on the results of the G20 in Rio de Janeiro on international tax cooperation, namely the Ministerial Declaration (final communiqué) which you will find in the annex in English, the only language available. It seemed appropriate to communicate you in full this statement of the Secretary-General, It highlights the importance of OECD work in...

Stabilisation in statutory corporate tax rates worldwide

Statutory corporate tax rates are stabilising worldwide after a lengthy period of falling rates, according to new OECD data released on 11 july 2024 Corporate Tax Statistics shows that average statutory corporate income tax (CIT) rates have remained steady at 21.1% over the past three years. This follows a two-decade period that saw average statutory CIT rates decline from 28% in 2000 to 21.1% in...

Circulaire 2024/C/43 relative à la taxe annuelle sur les opérations d’assurance

L' Administration générale de la Fiscalité – Impôt des sociétés a publié ce 19/06/2024 la Circulaire 2024/C/43 relative à la taxe annuelle sur les opérations d’assurance. Cette circulaire commente les modifications relatives à la taxe annuelle sur les opérations d’assurance qui ont été introduites par la loi du 28.12.2023 portant des dispositions fiscales diverses. ANNEXES : 2 Table des matières I. Introduction II. Textes légaux...

Designing a National Strategy against Tax Crime

Core elements and considerations, the point of view of the OECD into 75 pages Tax crimes negatively affect all countries, developed and developing alike. They obstruct governments’ ability to collect revenue and undermine trust in the legal and financial system which can lead to a wide range of adverse outcomes. Tax crime is often closely linked to other forms of serious domestic and transnational crime,...

EC's DG TAXUD publishes its 2024 work plan

Published on 8 May, EC’s DG TAXUD’s annual work plan for 2024 gives an overview of what to expect from the DG for this year.Highlights Here are some key highlights described in the introduction of this document In 2024, the Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) will continue to support the Commission’s agenda for a fairer, greener an more competitive future....

OECD updates AI Principles to stay abreast of rapid technological developments

03/05/2024 - The 2024 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) has adopted revisions to the landmark OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In response to recent developments in AI technologies, notably the emergence of general-purpose and generative AI, the updated Principles more directly address AI-associated challenges involving privacy, intellectual property rights, safety, and information integrity. With 47 adherents now including the EU and a general scope...