The Fair Tax News, 27 June 2019
27 June 2019
More billionaires are calling on government to raise their taxes.
Report: Platform for Tax Fairness 2019
Summary
Report
Canada needs substantive progressive tax reform, not only to generate additional revenues to pay for public services, but also to reverse growing inequalities and to strengthen our economy.
The Fair Tax News, 12 June 2019
12 June 2019
US President Donald Trump’s corporate tax cuts haven’t led to growth or investment, according to a new report from the independent and non-partisan Congressional Research Service.
The Fair Tax News, 6 June 2019
6 June 2019
The Canada Revenue Agency’s confidential offshore tax informant program has led to a recovery of almost $20 million so far, and paid out undisclosed amounts to confidential informants
Government rejects Senator’s tax fairness bill
The House of Commons has struck down a Private Member’s Bill to combat international tax haven use.
How the Isle of Man tax dodge scheme worked
The Isle of Man tax dodge scheme - a "grossly negligent offshore tax sham" involving KPMG - gets explained by C4TF then-Executive Director Toby Sanger.
CRA strikes secret deal with wealthy KPMG clients in Isle of Man tax scheme
CBC investigative journalist Harvey Cashore uncovered that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently reached an out of court settlement with wealthy KPMG clients who were caught using what the CRA called a grossly negligent offshore tax sham. This is a disturbing development for many reasons.
Winners Take All
Author(s): Anand Giridharadas
Publish Date: 2019
Why and how to build more robust, egalitarian institutions.
The Code of Capital
Author(s): Katharina Pistor
Publish Date: 2019
How the law shapes the distribution of wealth.
The Laundromat
Author(s): Jake Bernstein
Publish Date: 2019
The hidden circulatory system flowing beneath the surface of global finance.