Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee - Tackling cross-border inheritance tax obstacles within the EU.

See also the press release (IP/11/1551 ), the frequently asked questions (MEMO/11/917 ), the Recommendation (C/2011/8819 ), the Working Paper , the Impact assessment , its summary , and the citizens' summary .

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee on the future of VAT - Towards a simpler, more robust and efficient VAT system tailored to the single market.

See also the press release (IP/11/1508 ) and the frequently asked questions (MEMO/11/874 ) and Commissioner Šemeta's speaking points .

To take better account of the need to integrate tax policy, this year's Annual Growth Survey contains a new annex on growth-friendly tax policies in Member States and better tax coordination in the EU, which is also of particular relevance to the Euro Plus Pact. In order to improve the contribution of the revenue side to fiscal consolidation, more attention is needed in the design and structure of the tax systems to make them more effective, efficient and fairer, while also taking into account that Member States may need to increase taxes.

The report also responds to the invitation of the European Council on 24 June 2011 to the Commission to report on progress made in the structured discussions on tax policy in the context of the Euro Plus Pact.

See also the press release (IP/11/1381 ) and MEMO/11/821  (question No 11).

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee:

Double Taxation in the Single Market

See also the press release (IP/11/1337 ).

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee:
Tax and Development : Cooperating with Developing Countries on Promoting Good Governance in Tax Matters

See also the press release (IP/10/451 ), the questions and answers on tax and development (MEMO/10/146 ), the questions and answers on the EU Action Plan (MEMO/10/147 ) and the Commission staff working document (SEC/2010/426 (pdf 130 Kb)(130 Kb) ).

Commission staff working document

Innovative financing at a global level

See also the press release (IP/10/405) ).

Commission Recommendation of 19.10.2009 on withholding tax relief procedures

See also the press release (IP/09/1543 ), the frequently asked questions (MEMO/09/462 ) and the study (pdf 631 Kb)(631 Kb) by Commission services.

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee on the work of the EU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum in the period March 2007 to March 2009 and a related proposal for a revised Code of Conduct for the effective implementation of the Arbitration Convention (90/436/EEC of 23 July 1990)

For further information see the final report (pdf 400 Kb)(400 Kb) and the summary report (pdf 45 Kb)(45 Kb) on penalties.

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the use of the provisions on mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to certain levies, duties, taxes and other measures in 2005-2008

See also the press notice 

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament On the application of Council Regulation (EC) no 1798/2003 concerning administrative cooperation in the field of value added tax

See also the press release IP/09/1239  and the report COM(2009) 427

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the VAT group option provided for in Article 11 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax

See also the press release IP/09/1078 

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Paliament and the European Economic and Social Committee: Promoting Good Governance in Tax Matters

See also the press release IP/09/650 

Report from the Commission to the Council in accordance with Article 8 of Council Directive 2003/49/EC on a common system of taxation applicable to interest and royalty payments made between associated companies of different Member States

Communication from the Commission to the Council. The technological developments in the field of e-invoicing and measures aimed at further simplifying, modernising and harmonising the VAT invoicing rules

See also press release IP/09/132  and the proposal COM (2009) 21

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee on a coordinated strategy to improve the fight against VAT fraud in the European Union

See also the press release IP/08/1846  and COM(2008)805 (pdf 49 Kb)(49 Kb) 

First Commission report on the implementation of Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments. See also SEC/2008/2540 (pdf 90 Kb)(90 Kb) and summary presentation (pdf 565 Kb)(565 Kb)

Commission Communication on possible measures to combat VAT fraud (Introduction of taxation for intra-Community supplies and introduction of a generalised reverse charge).

See also IP/08/291  and SEC(2008)249 (pdf 206 Kb)(206 Kb) 

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Paliament and the European Economic and Social Committee: The application of anti-abuse measures in the area of direct taxation - within the EU and in relation to third countries (see also IP/07/1878  and MEMO/07/558 )

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL concerning some key elements contributing to the establishment of the VAT anti-fraud strategy within the EU (see also IP/07/1754  and SEC(2007)1584 (pdf 34 Kb)(34 Kb))

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on VAT rates other than standard VAT rates. See also the press release IP/07/1017 , MEMO/07/277  and COM(2007)381.

GREEN PAPER on market-based instruments for environment and related policy purposes. See also IP/07/430  and the Commission's working document (SEC(2007)388 (pdf 138 Kb)(138 Kb) ).

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL in accordance with Article 19(1) of Council Directive 2003/96/EC (operation of private pleasure craft and private pleasure-flying)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL in accordance with Article 19(1) of Council Directive 2003/96/EC (local public passenger transport, disabled people)

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee on the work of the EU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum in the field of dispute avoidance and resolution procedures and on Guidelines for Advance Pricing Agreements within the EU

See also Staff Working Document SEC (2007) 246 (pdf 258 Kb)(258 Kb)