For those who need to argue or decide a specific case, the book gives a unique overview of the issues, the arguments and the conclusions concerning the EC compatibility of income tax laws and treaties, based on an exhaustive review of relevant secondary law, case law and literature.
This book provides a thorough understanding of how income tax provisions and tax treaty clauses may be contrary to Community law. It includes a clear overview which allows tax professionals to determine quickly when Community law applies to a European tax situation and whether a contested income tax provision violates private sector rights to free movement and non-discrimination.
“Free Movement of Persons and Income Tax Law” is based on a critical case-by-case analysis of the European Court's income tax case law which is published by IBFD in a separate series entitled: "EU Case Law on Income Tax".
General constitutional principles of Community law and income taxation (division of competencies, Community solidarity, enforced rule of law).
The scope of application of directly applicable Community law on the free movement of persons and income taxation.
Justifications for discriminatory and nondiscriminatory income tax restrictions on the free movement of persons.
Prof. van Thiel teaches international tax law at the "Programme on International Legal Cooperation" of the Free University of Brussels and works for the European Union. He has presented guest lectures to academic, government and professional audiences in Europe, the United States and Asia, and has worked as an independent tax consultant for various international organizations.
He has written several books and numerous articles concerning Netherlands business law, European law, international and European tax law and international trade law.