Tax Treatment of Bribes

Corruption hampers democratic processes, good governance, sustainable development and fair business practices. The OECD 1996 Recommendation on the Tax Deductibility of Bribes to Foreign Public Officials sought to put an end to claiming bribes to foreign public officials as tax deductible expenses. Many countries have gone one step further and have prohibited the deductibility of all bribes (see the 2007 update on country legislation).

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Tax legislation on the tax treatment of bribes - 2008 update

18-Sep-2008

An updated summary of the tax treatment of bribes by member country.  The Committee on Fiscal Affairs monitors implementation of the 1996 Recommendation.  The latest legislation changes concern Ireland.

The OECD Bribery Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners

12-Jul-2006

The OECD has designed a handbook to provide tax examiners with information on the various bribery techniques used and the tools to detect and identify bribes.

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Anti-corruption tools and expertise from the OECD


Bribery Awareness Handbook

The handbook provides tax examiners with information on the various bribery techniques used and the tools to detect and identify bribes.

Bribery Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners