El Salvador exempts foreign earnings from income tax

May 08, 2024

El Salvador’s Legislative Decree No. 969 – published on 14 March 2024 in the Official Gazette – broadens the scope of income exempted from income tax, as per Article 3 of the Income Tax Law, which effectively exempts all foreign-sourced income. It should be noted that any income, capital

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Bangladesh and Thailand set sight on FTA in 2024

May 08, 2024

Bangladesh and Thailand have set their sights on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2024, according to a joint announcement following a meeting in Bangkok on 26 April, 2024. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, at the joint press

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Czech Republic: Parliament approves changes to investment companies and investment funds (ICIF) act 

May 08, 2024

The Czech Parliament has approved an amendment to the Investment Companies and Investment Funds (ICIF) Act. This amendment includes a technical amendment to the Income Tax Act and introduces various practical modifications related to

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Slovak Republic consults public regarding draft bill to tax sugary beverages

May 08, 2024

The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft bill for public consultation on taxing sugary beverages and drinks with sweeteners. The tax on sweetened soft drinks (TSSD) is classified as an indirect tax on consumption. This

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Philippines provides clarification on CREATE Act

May 08, 2024

On 13 February, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ), in its Opinion No. 09, series of 2024, announced that the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE Act) did not revoke the Board of Investments (BOI)’s authority to

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Canada: New federal budget proposal may impact charities

May 08, 2024

Canada’s 2024 federal budget proposal may affect charities due to amendments made to the donation receipt requirements, and modification to the communication process between Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and charitable organisations. The budget

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European Commission initiates public consultation to evaluate Directive on Administrative Cooperation

May 08, 2024

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation concerning Directive 2011/16/EU, commonly referred to as the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC).  This consultation is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness,

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US: IRS extends tax relief for Oklahoma taxpayers impacted by severe storms and flooding

May 07, 2024

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released OK-2024-01 on Monday, 6 May, 2024, in which it announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Oklahoma that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that

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Singapore: IRAS publishes updated guidance on audits and investigations on missing trader fraud arrangements

May 06, 2024

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released an updated guidance on conducting audits and investigations related to Missing Trader Fraud Arrangements. IRAS identifies Missing Trader Fraud arrangements to be one of the key

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