United Kingdom | 25 Jun 12
statutory residence responses published
Responses to the UK Treasurys proposed statutory residency test, which is aimed at replacing a cumbersome residency system based mainly on case law, have been published by HM Revenue & Customs.
Retirement | 24 Jun 12
gibraltar parliament paves way for qrops
The Gibraltar Parliament has paved the way for QROPS to return to the jurisdiction, by approving proposed amendments to its income tax legislation that, officials say, will satisfy the concerns of Britains tax authorities.
Retirement | 22 Jun 12
manulife launches retirement product with critical
Manulife, the Canadian headquarter life insurance company, has launched MyChoice, a new retirement savings plan offering critical illness benefits.
Retirement | 22 Jun 12
rosiip clients granted group litigation order
The aggrieved clients of the Panthera ROSIIP QROPS have been granted a Group Litigation Order by the UKs High Court, allowing them to bring a case against HM Revenue & Customs in relation to the government departments decision to charge the clients a 55% tax charge on assets transferred to the scheme.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Jun 12
new japan swiss fatca deal seen as template
A new agreement hammered out between the US Treasury Department and authorities in Japan and Switzerland is seen as providing other countries with a model for complying with FATCA.