Taxation affects the lives of every one of us. It shapes the relationship between citizens,
businesses and the state, and has an impact on politics, the economy and society. In the
European Union, many policy makers, academics and ordinary citizens are interested to
know more about how Member States' tax revenues and tax systems compare with each
other. The 2015 edition of Taxation trends in the European Union, now in its ninth issue,
provides some answers to these questions. The aim of the report is to give an overview of …

Taxation is an important part of our lives. Tax policies have a major impact on businesses,
the economy and ordinary citizens, and shape our public finances and public services. It is
essential to have high quality data and comparable information about tax systems if we are
to develop robust and effective tax policies for the future. The aim of 'Taxation Trends in the
European Union'is to respond to this need by providing an overview of trends in taxation
revenues, tax structures and reforms over recent years. The 2017 edition of 'Taxation Trends' …