International news round-up – February 9-13

 

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News you may have missed this week   13 February 2015 | Public Finance International Home | Contact us     NEWS ROUND-UP   US & Canada: US proposes taxing offshore incomes, and more US proposes taxing offshore incomes; Boston's public transportation system is falling apart, and the Olympics may be coming; public school spending up dramatically in Canada despite falling enrolment, says report; and other stories from the region.  Middle East & Africa: Calls to increase VAT over income tax in South Africa, and more Calls to increase VAT over income tax in South Africa; Zambia and Norway partner to improve tax collection; IMF offers support to Egypt’s economic policies; and other stories from Nigeria, Palestine and Israel. Latin America & Caribbean: Puerto Rico focuses on consumption in tax overhaul, and more Puerto Rico focuses on consumption in tax overhaul; Jamaica’s finance minister says no increase in property taxes; Grenada handed €5.93m for Budget Support Programme; and other stories from Venezuela and Mexico. Read more news OPINION/BLOG | FEATURES Click here to unsubscribe from this email