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Summary of Indirect Taxation - the IUA 'Tax Mat'


The IUA ‘Tax Mat’ shows the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) applicable to various business lines for each of the countries of the European Economic Area. It outlines how the taxes are calculated, who is liable to pay the tax, and when it must be paid. Additional information about other parafiscal taxes and stamp duty that may be payable is also provided.
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2011 Tax-Mat and Premium Tax News  (1/30/2012 ) Update on insurance premium tax (IPT) changes within Europe up to October 2011, as well as some reports of additional scheduled increases. This circular and the attached revised tax mat summarise changes in insurance premium tax and related charges t...
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UK IPT Rate Change & Premium Tax News  (2/16/2011 ) Reminder and updates on insurance premium tax (IPT) changes within Europe during January 2011. The increase in the number of IPT rate rises announced this year suggests that governments are prepared to use IPT as a method of repairing public finances...
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