Introduction to European Tax Law on Direct Taxation
4. Aufl. 2016
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I. S. 206The Directive on Mutual Assistance in the Assessment of Taxes in the Field of Direct Taxation
A. Background and History
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The first Directive on Mutual Assistance in the Assessment of Taxes in the field of direct taxation (hereinafter “Exchange of Information Directive”) entered into force in December 1977. The Directive was drafted with a view to providing for an efficient exchange of information between the Member States in order to counter new forms of tax evasion and avoidance, which are increasingly assuming a multinational character. Therefore, the Directive aims at strengthening the collaboration between tax administrations within the European Union in accordance with common principles and rules. This first Exchange of Information Directive provided a framework for exchange of information on request only and has been revised several times.
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For the specific area of cross-border interest payments, in 2003 the Council adopted the Savings Directive which aimed at effective taxation of cross-border interest payments in the state of residence of individuals. This ultimate aim is to be achieved by obligatory and automatic exchange of information between the competent authorities of t...