Natasha Turner, Author at Fair Tax Foundation

SqueakFix Ltd commit to responsible tax conduct with first Fair Tax Mark

April 9, 2024 | News |

SqueakFix Ltd have earned their inaugural Fair Tax Mark accreditation, aligning with other forward-thinking businesses dedicated to responsible tax conduct. Based in Manchester, UK, and operating nationally, SqueakFix Ltd specialise in removing chronic floor noises, squeaks and creaks in houses through a highly-developed system. Using in-house installers, the small team also offer acoustic and thermal insulation to make houses quieter …

What is tax washing?

March 26, 2024 | News |

Just like the now-prolific buzzword it derives from – greenwashing – tax washing is where a company’s statements, disclosures or some form of communication when it comes to tax doesn’t provide a true picture in a way that can be misleading. In terms of tax disclosure, tax washing can sometimes be seen when businesses choose to report their total tax …

Tax Responsibility and Transparency Index to launch at European Parliament

March 18, 2024 | News |

On 19 April, at the European Parliament, co-hosted by MEP Paul Tang, CSR Europe and the Fair Tax Foundation will launch the Tax Responsibility and Transparency Index for multinational enterprises who wish to benchmark themselves against the best of the best – be that high-bar civil society voluntary standards or exemplar companies. The Tax Responsibility and Transparency Index has been …

Fair tax proposals included in new Business Plan for Britain

March 12, 2024 | News |

With the UK heading for a general election in the coming months, a coalition of social economy organisations, dubbed the Future Economy Alliance, is calling on government to include responsible taxation measures in a new Business Plan for Britain. Launched by the Alliance in parliament on 7 March, the plan sets out fixes to build a stronger, fairer, greener future …

Danish multinational North Media secure first Fair Tax Mark

February 29, 2024 | News |

North Media A/S have gained the Fair Tax Mark, joining businesses across Europe accredited to the gold standard of responsible tax conduct. Listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, North Media provide platforms and channels for businesses worldwide to communicate with consumers. Businesses in the group include FK Distribution and SDR, which reaches millions of households each week through print and …

Investors urged to look for red flags of poor tax conduct to derisk their portfolios

February 22, 2024 | News |

There is a growing understanding among investors that poor tax conduct is a red flag for an overly negative attitude to compliance in general, and also weak corporate governance. Tax controversies have preceded the financial difficulties of Credit Suisse, Thames Water, Adani and Glencore. In response to increasing approaches from institutional investors and asset managers, the Fair Tax Foundation has …

EU global tax haven list ‘flawed’ as it shortens to just 12

February 21, 2024 | News |

The EU Council has removed four jurisdictions from its list of tax havens, reducing those it deems non-cooperative for tax purposes to just 12. By comparison, the Fair Tax Foundation’s tax haven listing details 72 jurisdictions, and a recent list issued by the Australian government earlier this month identifies 41. In an update this week, the EU Council announced Bahamas …

Five exciting ways businesses use their Fair Tax Mark

January 25, 2024 | News |

Fair Tax Mark accredited businesses are proud to demonstrate they pay the right amount of corporate income tax at the right time and in the right place – following both the spirit and the letter of the law. The way they display the Fair Tax Mark and show their customers, clients and other stakeholders they are certified can be as …

Westmorland Family achieve Fair Tax Mark accreditation

January 22, 2024 | News |

UK-based Westmorland Family has secured its first Fair Tax Mark accreditation…

Shareholders up tax scrutiny at AGMs

January 16, 2024 | News |

Proxy voting is an important tool in a shareholder’s toolkit and is increasingly being used to request tax transparency from companies worldwide. Last year’s proxy season yet again saw a record number of shareholder proposals targeting social issues such as responsible tax, human and digital rights, and diversity and inclusion, asset manager Federated Hermes’ stewardship arm EOS noted in its …