Assignment
Reference: Harvard referencing style
Word count: not less than 3,000 word (marks 100%)
Question
OECD is at the forefront of efforts to improve international tax co-operation between governments to counter international tax avoidance and evasion. In furtherance of these goals the OECD set up the ATP Steering Group in 2004 to act as a centre of knowledge and expertise on international tax planning. The Steering Group began with membership of 7 countries and has now grown to a full working party of 46 OECD and G20 countries. The OECD’s work focuses on identifying trends in international tax planning and helping governments to respond more quickly and effectively to emerging risks. (OECD 2014)
Required:
Based on the above scenario, critically examine the causes and consequence of International tax avoidance and evasion in emerging economies. You are also required to discuss in detail the benefits and practical difficulties that emerging economies might face or encounter in tackling international tax avoidance and evasion
