Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The association is dedicated to fostering a network of corporate tax specialists who share knowledge and safeguard the tax interests of affiliated companies. Its primary activities include organizing informational sessions, seminars, and lectures covering various corporate taxation topics, such as national and international taxes, VAT, customs, and transaction taxes, with third parties allowed to attend when advantageous. The association also keeps track of policy changes, acts as a sounding board for policymakers, and advocates for the tax interests of its member companies. It communicates its positions on taxation's impact on businesses through campaigns, interviews, newsletters, and publications while maintaining relationships with governments and other business groups. As a non-profit, it may engage in profit-making activities, provided proceeds support its objectives, but cannot distribute financial benefits to founders, members, or directors.
EU Legislative Interests
All tax related topics as corporate income tax, VAT, customs, employment tax, excise having impact on the operations of businesses. More specifically, we have specific interest in: - EU VAT Directive: Harmonization and clarification of VAT concepts (e.g. Fixed Establishments, Barter Deals, Services vs. Goods, Rebates vs. services, .... - VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA): Objective to standardize process enabling smooth transition to E-Invoicing and E-Reporting - Pillar 2 implementation in EU - Country-by-Country Reporting - Employee Tax related topics as X-Border Workers
Communication Activities
Events: Host conferences, webinars, and workshops focused on specific EU policy areas. These events can bring together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss and disseminate information. Campaigns: Launch awareness campaigns targeting specific EU policies to educate the public and stakeholders. This can include social media campaigns, email newsletters, and public service announcements. Publications: Develop and distribute reports, white papers, and brochures that explain EU policies and their implications. These can be made available online and in print to reach a wider audience. Media Engagement: Collaborate with media outlets to publish articles, op-eds, and interviews with experts discussing EU policies. This helps reach a broader audience and enhances public understanding. Partnerships: Work with other organizations, academic institutions, and think tanks to co-host events and produce joint publications, expanding reach and credibility.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
None
Organisation Members
IHTF is a membership based organization. We have about 370 members (people) which are Tax Experts in Belgium. IHTF does not have any affiliated entities.
Additional Information
IHTF has been founded in 2013 and has been growing in terms of scope and members since then. Till 2024, IHTF was an informal organization and IHTF creates e.g. a LinkedIn account. In 2024, IHTF was formally established as a non-profit organization.
Connected Legislation
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2018/196 on additional customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the United States of America
Amendment: Regulation (EU) 2019/287 (Annex replacement)
Amendment: Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/287
Suspension of Regulation (EU) 2015/478: Ukrainian imports
VAT and excise duty exemption for imports by travelers
Amendment: Recovery of EAGGF claims, levies, duties and VAT (Directive 76/308/EEC)
Amendment: Inclusion of Campione d’Italia and Lake Lugano in EU customs territory
Canary Islands: Application of Reg.(EEC) No 1911/91
The protection of geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs
Tunisia: Emergency autonomous trade measures
EU-Norway: Additional trade preferences for agricultural products
EU-New Zealand Agreement: Bulgaria & Romania concession modifications
Import of agricultural products from Turkey (codification)
Emergency autonomous trade preferences for Pakistan
Customs duties modification: imports from Russia and Belarus
All the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom`s withdrawal from the European Union
EU-Colombia-Peru: Banana safeguard clause & stabilisation mechanism
Imports of certain products originating in the United States of America
Certain products
UK Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Amendment: Council Regulation (EC) 1528/2007 (Country Exclusions)
All the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
The amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part
EU-Argentina: Bulgaria & Romania accession concessions
Cooperation on
Safeguard clauses for temporary withdrawal of EU trade preferences
Goods originating in Ukraine
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2018/196 on additional customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the United States of America
The import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and opening of tariff quotas for imports of certain goods originating in the United States of America
Tariff treatment for goods from Ecuador
The Windsor Framework
Amendment: Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/287
Autonomous trade preferences for Moldova
Reinstatement of Myanmar's generalized tariff preferences
All the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
Autonomous trade preferences for Moldova
Customs cooperation with respect to matters related to supply chain security
Trade conditions: Northern Cyprus (non-government controlled areas)
Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2018/196 on additional customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the United States of America
Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
All the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
Goods originating in Ukraine
Cooperation on
Imports of certain products originating in the United States of America (codification)
All the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
Amendment to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2018/196 on additional customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the United States of America
Imports of certain goods
Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 673/2005 on imports of certain products originating in the United States of America