Switzerland plans referendum on proposed tax treaty changes with Germany
Switzerland has scheduled a referendum deadline of 10 July 2025 for the proposed protocol amending the 1971 income and capital tax treaty with Germany. Earlier, the Swiss parliament granted final approval to the amending protocol to the 1971
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Denmark proposes tax reform to align with OECD guidelines and simplify transfer pricing rules
Denmark's Minister of Taxation introduced Bill L 194 to Parliament, aiming to align national legislation with OECD minimum tax standards and reduce administrative burdens related to transfer pricing (TP) documentation on 9 April 2025. The bill
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Malta issues guidance on VAT exemption for small enterprises
Malta’s Commissioner for Tax and Customs published new guidelines on the VAT exemption for small enterprises on 7 April 2025, following amendments introduced by Act XXXVIII of 2025. The guidelines clarify the application of the exemption
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Ecuador: SRI revises mining annex reporting rules
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has amended the Mining Annex reporting requirements through Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000007, effective from 28 March 2025. The revised resolution updates criteria from the previous Mining Annex
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New Zealand: Inland Revenue updates guidance on tax control frameworks
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue released updated guidance outlining its expectations for tax control frameworks (TCFs) as part of increased reviews of tax governance, systems, and processes on 7 April 2025. The guidance identifies six key
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Oman: Tax Authority reminds taxpayers of return filing deadlines
The Oman Tax Authority has reminded taxpayers subject to income tax with a fiscal year ending on 31 December 2024 to file their tax returns and pay their tax dues as follows: Establishments subject to 3% income tax must file by 30 March 2025.
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OECD releases statement on outcomes of 17th inclusive framework meeting held on 7-10 April
The OECD released a public statement summarizing the key outcomes of the 17th plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, which took place from 7-10 April 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Domestic tax base erosion and profit
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US: IRS announces over USD 1 billion in 2021 in unclaimed tax refunds, requests taxpayers to check their eligibility
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2025-46 on 11 April 2025, reminding the 1.1 million people who didn’t file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the 15 April 2025
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US: Trump overturns digital asset reporting regulations
US President Donald Trump signed into law H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act Disapproval Resolution on Cryptocurrency Broker Reporting from the IRS) on 10 April 2025, a joint resolution of disapproval aimed at overturning the final regulations
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US: IRS offers tax relief for storm affected taxpayers in Arkansas and Tennessee
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued IR-2025-49 (Arkansas) and IR-2025-47 (Tennessee) on 14 April 2025, announcing tax relief for individuals and businesses in Arkansas and Tennessee impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding
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Kenya reduces market rates for fringe benefit tax, non-resident loans
The Kenya Revenue Authority released a public notice on 8 April 2025 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans. Effective for April, May, and June 2025, the
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Australia: ATO halts tax deductions for general and shortfall interest charges
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice denying deductions for general interest charges (GIC) and shortfall interest charges (SIC) from 1 July 2025 for late or outstanding tax payments, covering income years before and after this
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US: IRS updates practice unit on deductions and credits for late corporate tax returns
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated practice unit on the Allowance of Deductions and Credits for 1120-F Delinquent Returns on 25 March 2025. Form 1120-F serves as the US income tax return specifically for foreign
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EU: Council adopts DAC9 to support Pillar Two filings
The Council of the EU announced on 14 April 2025 the formal adoption of changes to the Directive on administrative cooperation in taxation (Directive 2011/16/EU) to simplify filing obligations under the Pillar 2 Directive (DAC9). The directive
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Taiwan extends deadline for tax treaty benefit applications
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced an extension to the application deadline for claiming tax treaty (agreement) benefits on 10 April 2025. The Ministry of Finance promulgated the amendments to Article 34 of the "Regulations Governing
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Malawi: Parliament passes 2025-26 budget with corporate tax cut for permanent establishments
Malawi's Parliament approved the 2025-26 Budget on 26 March 2025, with several tax measures. The 2025-26 budget is estimated at MWK 8.08 trillion. The initial estimated MWK 8.5 trillion budget was adjusted before final approval. The main tax
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US: Trump administration grants reciprocal tariff exceptions for smartphones, computers, and electronics from China
The Trump Administration released a memorandum titled “Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended” on 11 April 2025. The clarification broadens the reciprocal tariff exception for "semiconductors" to
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Luxembourg approves protocol to 2019 tax treaty with Argentina
Luxembourg’s Government Council has approved the ratification of the protocol to the 2019 tax treaty on income and capital with Argentina on 28 March 2025. The protocol will enter into force upon the exchange of ratification instruments and
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