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ECA: EU Exchange of Tax Data System Yet Insufficient to Prevent Tax Evasion 
20 March 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 26 January 2021, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) published its Special Report 03/2021 on the exchange of tax information in the EU. The underlying tool is the Directive on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (Directive 2011/16/EU), which has been amended … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
EP Call on Reform of EU Blacklist on Tax Havens 
20 March 2021 (updated 5 years, 5 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
By an overwhelming majority of 587 votes in favour (50 against and 46 abstentions), MEPs adopted a resolution on reforming the EU list of tax havens. The resolution backs a motion of December 2020 prepared by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (→ https://eucrim.eu/news/meps-call-reform-eu-list-tax-havens/). … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
MEPs Call for Reform of EU List on Tax Havens 
20 January 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 10 December 2020, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee adopted a resolution that demands a reform of the EU’s blacklisting of tax havens. Adopted by 43 votes in favour, 6 against and 5 abstentions, MEPs call the current system “confusing and ineffective”.The … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Tax Justice: Report Documents Global Tax Losses 
20 January 2021 (updated 5 years, 6 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 20 November 2020, the Tax Justice Network published the State of Tax Justice 2020 report. The report is the first of its kind on tax evasion that comprehensively identifies the amount of tax revenue each nation loses every year to corporate and … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
CJEU Judgment on the Right to Judicial Review in Tax Cooperation 
8 December 2020 (updated 5 years, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 6 October 2020, the CJEU delivered its judgment in Joined Cases C-245/19 (Luxembourg State v B) and C-246/19 (Luxembourg State v B and Others).The background of the preliminary ruling (brought by the Higher Administrative Court, Luxembourg) is a request … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion Law Enforcement Cooperation
Commission: Companies with Links to Tax Havens Should Not Receive Public Money 
13 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 14 July 2020, the Commission made recommendations for a coordinated approach by all EU Member States not to grant State aids to companies that have links to countries that are featured on the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Restrictions should also apply to companies … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Improving Fight against Tax Fraud – Commission Presents Tax Package 
13 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
As part of the EU’s general aim of economic recovery and long-term growth, the Commission presented a new tax package on 15 July 2020. The Commission intends to achieve fairer and simpler taxation throughout the EU. The package puts the fight against tax abuse at … Read more
EU Legislation Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
Council Conclusions on Excise Duties on Tobacco 
3 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 2 June 2020, the Council adopted conclusions on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco. The Council recognises that the current provisions of the legal framework, i.e., Directive 2011/64/EU, have become less effective, as they are either no longer … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Council Conclusions on Future of Administrative Cooperation in Taxation 
3 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 2 June 2020, the Council approved conclusions on the future evolution of administrative cooperation in the field of taxation in the EU. The Council calls on the Commission to propose an update on the current legal basis, which is framed by Directive 2011/16/EU. A … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
EP Sets Up Permanent Subcommittee on Tax Matters 
3 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 18 June 2020, the plenary of the European Parliament set up a standing subcommittee on tax matters. It is a subcommittee to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. It will focus particularly on the fight against tax fraud, tax evasion, and tax … Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
Coronavirus Impact on Taxation Rules 
3 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 8 May 2020, the Commission proposed the postponement of the entry into force of two EU taxation measures that are also designed to fight tax evasion/avoidance. This move comes in the wake of the difficulties that businesses and Member States’ administrations are currently facing … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
ECA Announces AML Audit 
3 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 11 June 2020, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) provided information on an upcoming audit on the effectiveness of the EU’s anti-money laundering policy in the banking sector. The audit follows plans by the Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament to review and … Read more
EU Money Laundering Tax Evasion
Evaluation of the Tobacco Taxation Directive 
28 April 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 10 February 2020, the European Commission published the results of its evaluation of Directive 2011/64/EU, which provides for the structure and rates of excise duties on manufactured tobacco (i.e., cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, fine-cut tobacco for rolling cigarettes, and other smoking tobacco). The … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Tax Policies in the European Union − 2020 Survey 
28 April 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 31 January 2020, the European Commission (DG TAXUD) published the fourth edition of its survey on “tax policies in the EU.” The survey examines how Member States’ tax systems perform in respect of the following benchmarks:Stimulating investment and addressing positive and negative externalities; … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Council Revises List of Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions 
28 April 2020 (updated 2 years, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2020
On 18 February 2020, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council revised the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. By blacklisting certain countries, the EU aims to promote good tax governance at the global level. The list includes jurisdictions that either have not engaged … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Commission Announces New Initiatives to Tackle Tax Evasion 
28 April 2020 (updated 5 years, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The European Commission announced that it will adopt a new action plan to fight tax evasion in the second quarter of 2020. The Commission opened a public consultation for this purpose. The Action Plan will not only include key initiatives to tackle tax evasion and … Read more
EU Tax Evasion