KPMG Global Tax Rate 2015 Study Finds Governments Reassessing Revenue Strategies

KPMG Global Tax Rate 2015 Study Finds Governments..

Global Tax Adviser, December 15, 2015. KPMG Global recently released its 2015 KPMG Global Tax Rate Survey, a study of effective tax rates covering 145 countries, including Canada. The study suggests that tax rates may increase as governments around the world reassess their revenue strategies in light of domestic economies and international considerations, including the OECD's BEPS initiative.

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The 2015 edition of this report now incorporates KPMG's Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey and Individual Income Tax Rate Survey, previously published separately, to provide a more comprehensive picture of the strategies being used by governments to raise revenue from businesses and individuals. This edition includes:

  • Key themes and general observations - Commentary from KPMG leaders on the key tax rate developments
  • Taxes in detail - Commentary on the movements of tax rates since 2014
  • 2015 Global Tax Rates - Table of rates for indirect tax, corporate tax, individual income tax, and social security
  • Highest and lowest - A summary of the countries where the highest and lowest rates in each category can be found
  • Tax Rates Online - Information on KPMG's online tax rate tool and mobile app that provides the latest rate movements.

For more information, contact your KPMG adviser.

Disclaimer

Information is current to December 15, 2015. The information contained in this publication is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavour to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation. For more information, contact KPMG's National Tax Centre at 416.777.8500

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