In this paper we present a computer-based model (so-called European Tax Analyzer) for the international computation and comparison of company tax burdens. The methodology follows the forward-looking concepts for the measurement of effective average tax rates (EATR) on the basis of a model-firm....

Setting minimum tax rates is a well discussed way of mitigating pressure from tax competition. This paper investigates which motives shape the support for a minimum corporate tax among politicians. We make use of a unique data base: a survey among members of the European parliament. Our results...

In this paper we present a computer-based model (so-called European Tax Analyzer) for the international computation and comparison of company tax burdens. The methodology follows the forward-looking concepts for the measurement of effective average tax rates (EATR) on the basis of a model-firm....

Mit § 4k EStG wurden Regelungen zur Bekämpfung hybrider Gestaltungen eingeführt. Dabei sind viele wesentliche Fragen unbeantwortet geblieben. Virginia Lepsien untersucht die Auslegungsfragen des § 4k EStG und hinterfragt kritisch, ob der Gesetzgeber mit dieser Rechtsnorm sein ursprüngliches...