Wealth Tax
Spain retains wealth tax quashing hopes of ‘promised abolition’
Spain has confirmed there will be no changes to income or wealth taxes in 2017, despite political instability in recent months giving hope that a controversial wealth tax would finally be lifted.
Portugal introduces wealth tax on properties over €600k
The Portuguese government has introduced a wealth tax on properties valued over €600,000 (£538,572, $660,108) in a move that could benefit thousands of British expats living in the EU-member state.
Ireland told a French-style wealth tax will raise just €22m
Ireland’s controversial plans to impose a wealth tax on its super-rich, similar to other European countries such as France and Spain, may yield just €22m (£18.6m, $23.2m), according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
North America | 26 Oct 16
Tax hikes expected for the wealthy if Clinton wins
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, tipped to be the next president of the US, is expected to introduce a whole raft of new taxes aimed at the nation’s wealthy once she gets into power.
South Africa contemplates introducing new wealth tax
South Africa’s government could be looking to introduce a wealth tax as the country struggles to deal with extreme income inequality coupled with a dwindling tax base.