............................................................................................................................. Description The International Master Tax Guide 2008/09 offers all the convenience and reliability you've come to expect from the CCH Master Guide series. Covering 26 major trading countries, this highly practical book is a one-stop source of up-to-date international tax information. Both corporate and individual tax systems are covered, using a standard format that takes you straight to the relevant facts. The Guide covers tax information essentials you will need in the expanding global economy, such as individual and corporate tax rates, applicable local taxes, deductions, incentives and tax treaty information. The 2008/09 Edition is fully updated to reflect tax laws current at 1 July 2008. Special features include: • International tax planning toolkits for companies and individuals provide convenient checklists of cross-border tax planning considerations • Sample tax calculations for companies and individuals • Tax treaty withholding rate tables for each country. ............................................................................................................................. Contents • Argentina by Mario Wilhelm • Australia by Roger Penman • Austria by Emilie Janeba - Hirtl, Marion Kettler • Belgium by Jiri Vanhuynegem, Frank Wielfaert, Bart Apers • Canada by Martine Lucht, Mark Pearlman, Stella Gasparro • China by Jason XU, Wilson Wang, Patricia Li, William Wei • Denmark by Hans Olsen • France by Philippe Lorentz, Celine Huet, Dounia Tal • Germany by Michael Schmitz, Gunter Wagner, Stefan Goetz, Markus Raiser • Hong Kong by Alan Johnson, Mei Ling Yik • India by Vijay Thacker, Sunil Jhunjhunwala • Indonesia by Wilmar J Sidabutar • Ireland by Andrew Whitty • Italy by Piero Gennari, Francesco Mangiameli, Alessandro Saini • Japan by Shigeru Sugimoto • Luxembourg Karl Horsburgh, Christophe Barbier • Malaysia by Poon Yew Hoe • Mexico by Jamie Zaga Hadid • The Netherlands by Hans Missaar, Hans de Kruijs • New Zealand by Andrew sayers, Richard Burge, Scott Mason • Papua New Guinea by David Cardus • Philippines by Ramon F Garcia • Singapore by Sivakumar Saravan, Lo Ngai Hung • Switzerland by Philippe Joerg • United Kingdom Angela Lazda • United States of America by Paul K. Marineau, Randall L. Herring, Brian J. Kirkell Index ............................................................................................................................. Author Details Horwath International member firms provide innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, business services, corporate finance, risk management, international tax and technology. Member firms are driven by a single purpose - helping clients succeed in whichever markets they operate - global or local. Clients have immediate access to a broad range of industry-specific expertise worldwide. As one of the largest global professional service organisations, Horwath International has more than 140 independent member firms operating from over 465 offices around the world. Leadership. Each member firm is well established as a leader in its national business community and is staffed by nationals, with a comprehensive knowledge of local laws and customs which is important to clients undertaking international ventures or expansion in other countries. Quality, professional services. High quality professional services (accounting, auditing, tax and consulting) are basic to Horwath member firms' operations. Standardised operating procedures for international work have been developed. International strength. Key regions have been established and are respectively coordinated by regional executives. ............................................................................................................................. |