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This paper analyzes the tax effects of the German real estate transfer tax (RETT). While the vast majority of single-family houses in Germany are owner-occupied, apartments are usually held by private and incorporated investors. For this reason, we conducted a regression analysis to determine the effects of increasing RETT on the number and the prices of transactions separately for these two market segments. Our findings suggest that increasing the RETT by 1% is associated with a decline in transactions by 0.23% for single-family houses, but with no significant effect on the prices of traded houses. Conversely, for apartments, we find no significantly negative effects on the transactions, but the price effect of the RETT tends to be negative. Finally, for vacant lots, we find even larger quantity effects than for singlefamily houses suggesting roughly an elasticity of -1. The results for this specific market segment indicate that the government operates near the top of a Laffer curve. / Series: WU International Taxation Research Paper Series

The diploma thesis focuses on the financial institutions taxation. First part provides the analysis reasons for taxation and against taxation of financial institutions. Taxation of financial institutions in the Czech republic is analysed as well. Next chapter deals with theoretical concept of bank tax from J.M.Keynes and J.Tobina. This chapter is accompanied by the analysis of the bank tax variants. The third chapter topic is about the implementation of the financial transaction tax in the European Union. The end of diploma thesis deals with analysis of the bank tax in Great Britan, Sweden, Brazil and France.

In recent times some economists and politicians in the context of financial crisis dusted off again the idea of introducing the so-called Tobin tax, or financial transaction tax (FTT), respectively. This thesis briefly reviews the existing literature on FTT. Two case studies of Sweden and Great Britain show in some respects two different experiences with FTT. The theses analyzes in detail the economic implications of the European Commission proposed FTT from the perspective of economic theory and economic policy. Partial conclusions of the thesis reveal some drawbacks and pitfalls of FTT. While the benefits of FTT remain rather controversial. The theses therefore concludes that FTT is not due to the severity of its impacts appropriate economic measure.

The impact of Security Transaction Taxes (STTs) on the financial market has been studied by authors for decades, showing mixed results between positive, negative, or insignificant relations between STTs and financial volatility. This thesis adds a new approach to previous studies by taking an innovative long-term approach to the topic, analysing the effect of both the New York State STT (1905 – 1981) and the United States STT (1914 – 1966) on volatility in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ as measured by the S&P500 Index. The period of investigation is from 1950 to 2019. This analysis reveals a negative relation between the NY STT and volatility when those are computed in long periods of time, implying that the presence (and increase) of STTs lead to a reduced volatility in the financial market. When breaking the analysis down into shorter periods of time the relationship between STTs and financial volatility proved to be insignificant. At the same time, the US STT is not statistically significant neither in the long-term nor in any of the separated shorter analysed periods. This thesis therefore highlights the relevancy of performing long-term studies rather than short-term ones which has been the focus of previous research.

This thesis explores the impact of securities transaction tax (STT) on stock market quality. In order to identify the effects of STT on trading activity and market quality two recent STT introductions in France and Italy are analyzed. The effects are observed on panel data in four periods utilizing several trading activity and market quality measures. Following previous literature difference-in-differences approach is applied using various control groups including German and Spanish equities. The results point to significant decrease in trading activity and increase in bid-ask spreads in France following STT imposition. The impact on volatility is statistically insignificant across different specifications and estimation periods. The results for Italy are inconclusive due to possible contamination by political events, but the evidence indicates decrease in trading activity following STT introduction.

La thèse propose une esquisse des enjeux juridiques de l'adoption d'une taxe sur les transactions financières par le biais de la coopération renforcée en Europe. Les recherches portent plus précisément sur la technicité fiscale de la conception de cette imposition levée sur les transactions financières et les défis juridiques qui dérivent de son adoption par le biais de la coopération renforcée. La taxe, telle que conçue ne présente pas d'éléments de nature à la rendre contraire au droit international et européen et dans quelle mesure le cadre institutionnel qui l'accueille, celui de la coopération renforcée, est susceptible de remédier à ces possibles obstacles. La taxe sur les transactions financières telle que conçue par Tobin est destinée à s'appliquer par une communauté ample de juridictions fiscales. Son adoption à l'échelle régionale pose des problèmes juridiques qui tiennent à deux chefs. D'une part, l'imposition d'un secteur mobile et internationalisé dans son activité est confrontée à la planification fiscale d'évitement de l'impôt, facteur fragilisant les attendes sur son potentiel fiscal. D'autre part, l'extraterritorialité de l'imposition, qualité inhérente aux contours conceptuels de la taxe produit des effets dont la justification, tant en droit international et européen, primaire que dérivé, n'est pas aisément obtenue. Les difficultés découlant de la technicité fiscale de l'imposition ne s'épuisent pas dans les arguments précités. Elles demeurent intimement liées à l'élaboration d'une politique fiscale européenne de répartition de ressources fiscales entre États membres. / This thesis stems from European Taxation and it aims at providing for a legal appraisal of the contemplated introduction of a EU Financial Transaction Tax (FIT). The thesis, divided in three parts, is dedicated to the 2013 FIT Proposal, tabled in by the Commission and gaining support among some EU Member States, which wish to proceed by Enhanced Cooperation in this area. Part I of the thesis sets up the stage, focuses on interpreting the draft Proposal, and seeks for the "missing links": those unresolved issues, raised by tax academics, for making the tax legally consistent and coherent. Modelling an efficient and fair financial transaction tax is a delicate affair for tax experts. Within this appraisal, inconsistencies and incoherence, in the actual wording of the Proposal, have been overviewed. Part II focuses on the alleged infringement of international law, primary and secondary from FTT's implementation. Beyond the academic interest, by delving into that area of law, the conclusions drawn may be ground for further reflexion in regard of tax payers' protection. In the chapters that follow, we scrutinize the general institutional conditions granting competence to the EU for harmonising indirect taxes and we survey the requirements to be met in the specific legal frame of the Enhanced cooperation. More, we shed some light on the FTT's shape under the 2013 Proposal in regard of the European Treaties and secondary law.

In February 2013, eleven Member States agreed to adopt the Commissions' Proposal for a Council Directive implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of financial transaction tax, COM (2013)71 final. This article reviews three thematic areas frequently discussed by practitioners and academia alike on the impact that the Proposal could have on companies operating within participating Member States. This includes the impact on capital and related costs, business strategy and compliance considerations. I ask the question whether the unintentional repercussions could be mitigated by making adjustments to the current Proposal including the expansion of exemptions and the adoption of an implementation framework that takes inspiration from the Value Added Tax System that is already implemented across Member States. (author's abstract) / Series: WU International Taxation Research Paper Series

The diploma thesis deals with the taxation of financial institutions focused on European Union. The thesis provides a short view on the inception of financial crisis in USA and the costs spent by national governments on rescue of systemic important institutions on the market. The history of banking tax concept is briefly summarized on theoretical level and also two real historical examples of taxation in financial sector are provided. The main part of the work is focused on the current proposal of European Commission and the impact of its implementation. The practical part of diploma thesis is based on particular model examples how this proposal would work in practice.