- EU lawmakers express skepticism about proposals for a VAT on financial services and a coordinated financial transaction tax
- A study highlights differences in tax regimes across EU member states for the financial sector
- Issues identified include double taxation, administrative costs, profit-shifting, and aggressive tax planning
- The current tax system is seen as a burden on the EU economy
- A lawmaker suggests focusing on making financial services more accessible
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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