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Geopolitics and Tax - Why it matters?

An introduction to KPMG' in Australia's new Geopolitics and Tax Unit. What is it, what does it do, and why does it matter to you?

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Brazilian elections and implications for tax

In line with a growing global trend of citizens rejecting “establishment” politicians, the final showdown is between two polar opposite candidates, with extremely different economic perspectives, particularly regarding the role of taxation.

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Video: What is geopolitics?

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EU tax challenges: five scenarios

This KPMG in Australia report aims to deliver an informative and insightful analysis of the future direction of the European Union (EU) and what this might mean for the business environment and the direction of tax policy.

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Malaysian election prompts tax rethink

The unexpected result of the May election in Malaysia was at least partly to do with the Mahathir-led coalition promise to scrap the hugely unpopular goods and services tax (GST). Now the new government is going to have to do some creative thinking to make up the gap in government revenue.

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Slovakian presidential elections

KPMG in Australia discusses the results of the Slovakian Presidential elections and the rise of right-wing populism in Europe.

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Nigeria's tax landscape

KPMG Nigeria's Martins Arogie discusses the results of this year’s Nigerian elections in the context of global geopolitical trends.

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European Union's tax policy agenda

With vote counting underway in the EU elections, KPMG's Marie Audrain discusses the potential consequences for future tax policy.

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Greece changes government

The people of Greece voted out its government in July, in favour of the centre-right New Democracy (ND) Party.

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Democracy in Tunisia

A disillusioned population, a vituperative political environment and a face-off between the status quo political elite and populist outsiders; Merriden Varrall of KPMG in Australia previews the upcoming elections in Tunisia.