In practice, substantial (albeit not easily quantifiable) amounts in dividend tax are avoided via various forms of dividend stripping, which the Dutch tax authorities cannot properly combat with the current legal instruments. The consultation document contains six potential solutions.
This case is not only relevant for financial institutions, but also for other taxpayers performing VAT-taxed and VAT-exempt services, such as parties in the public sector, and in education and healthcare.
The aim of this newsletter is to give you an easy-to-read overview of the latest tax updates in Africa. This month's newsletter includes several updates on the 2022 tax measures in Ghana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Next to that, we have seen developments focused on tackling international tax avoidance with Mauritania and Rwanda joining OECD initiatives in this regard and the tax policy debate in the Netherlands moving towards increased international exchange of information on Dutch intermediate holding companies.
On November 12, 2021 the Supreme Court rendered judgment in the proceedings initiated by KPMG Meijburg & Co concerning whether net share bonuses can qualify as part of the final levy for the purposes of the work-related costs rules (werkkostenregeling).
As the end of the year is fast approaching, many organizations will soon start preparing their year end financial statements. The announced 2022 Tax Plan may have a significant impact on those financials and especially the income tax position. The impact should be reflected once the 2022 Tax Plan is (substantively) enacted.