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BHA Cancels All UK Racing on 10 September in Protest Against Government Betting Tax Rise
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that all race meetings across the UK scheduled for 10 September will be cancelled...
Flexi Group
3 days ago2 min read
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PepsiCo Prevails in High Court Battle Against ATO Over Royalty Withholding Tax
PepsiCo has secured a significant victory in the High Court of Australia against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in a closely...
Flexi Group
Aug 142 min read
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Peru’s Licensed Gambling Market at Risk as New Consumption Tax Sparks Industry Alarm
Over a month has passed since Peru began imposing a 1% selective consumption tax (ISC) on all bets, and industry stakeholders are warning...
Flexi Group
Aug 133 min read
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Senegal Targets Online Gambling, Tobacco, and Mobile Money in Sweeping Austerity Drive
Confronted with public debt surpassing 119% of GDP, Senegal’s government is set to sharply raise taxes on online gambling, tobacco, and...
Flexi Group
Aug 112 min read
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Dutch Gambling Tax Hike Backfires, Offering a Warning Sign to U.S. States Eyeing Similar Measures
A sharp decline in gambling tax revenue in the Netherlands is raising concerns globally, especially in the United States, where several...
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Aug 83 min read
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Philippine Government Eyes Sharp Tax Hike for Online Gambling Operators
The Philippine government is actively weighing a substantial increase in taxes for online gambling operators, with Finance Secretary...
Flexi Group
Jul 313 min read
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EU Environmental Tax Revenue Climbs, But Declines in Fiscal Share Continue
Environmental tax revenue in the European Union reached €341.5 billion in 2023, according to data released Wednesday by Eurostat, marking...
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Jul 252 min read
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EU’s €33 Billion VAT Haul in 2024 Highlights Success of E-Commerce Reform
The European Union collected more than €33 billion in value-added tax (VAT) revenue in 2024 through its e-commerce VAT mechanisms,...
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Jul 252 min read
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Hong Kong Officials Clarify Basketball Betting Plan Aims to Combat Illegal Gambling, Not Raise Revenue
Hong Kong officials have reiterated that the government’s proposal to legalize betting on basketball games is not motivated by the desire...
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Jul 242 min read
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France Introduces Overhaul of Tax Rules for Management Packages and Founder Share Warrants in 2025 Finance Act
France’s Finance Act for 2025 introduces significant changes to the taxation and social security treatment of management packages and...
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Jul 144 min read
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Spain Pushes for 100% Tax on Non-EU Homebuyers Amid Housing Crisis
In an aggressive new move to tackle Spain’s deepening housing crisis, the Socialist-led government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has...
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May 302 min read
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Overlooked Tax Contribution of Britain’s Adult Gaming Centres
While the national conversation on gambling policy rightly focuses on safeguarding public health and promoting social responsibility, a...
Flexi Group
May 202 min read
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Portugal Convicts 23 in Historic VAT Fraud Trial as EPPO’s Admiral Probe Expands Across EU
In a watershed ruling on 12 May 2025, Portugal’s Central Criminal Court in Lisbon handed down convictions against 10 individuals and 13...
Flexi Group
May 163 min read
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German Economist Criticises Finnish Finance Ministry Over Misuse of Tax Cut Data
The Finnish Ministry of Finance is under scrutiny after a German economics professor expressed frustration over how his research was...
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May 142 min read
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UK Government's Gambling Tax Policy Risks Unintended Consequences for Racing and Regulation
The UK Government has increasingly shifted its approach to influencing consumer behaviour, moving away from strategies based on...
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May 142 min read
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CBDT Sets Ambitious Targets for Dispute Resolution, Revenue Collection in 2025–26 Action Plan
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued its Central Action Plan for the financial year 2025–26, laying out an expansive...
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May 133 min read
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UBS and Credit Suisse Settle U.S. Tax Fraud Case for $511 Million, Exposing Major Compliance Failures
Credit Suisse and its parent company UBS have agreed to pay a combined $511 million to settle a major U.S. tax fraud case, the Department...
Flexi Group
May 73 min read
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UK Treasury's Unified Remote Gambling Tax Plan Sparks Industry Alarm
The UK Treasury’s proposed overhaul of remote gambling taxation has triggered significant unease across the betting and gaming sector, as...
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May 62 min read
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TPB Pursues Five Ongoing PwC Probes Following Conviction of Unregistered Tax Preparer Jessa Dabalos
Despite the conviction of Perth-based tax preparer Jessa Dabalos, the Tax Practitioners’ Board (TPB) has confirmed that it is continuing...
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Apr 302 min read
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EU Council Adopts DAC9 Directive to Simplify Pillar Two Tax Reporting
The Council of the European Union has officially adopted the DAC9 directive as of April 14, marking a significant step in aligning pillar...
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Apr 162 min read
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