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Bulgaria confirms that it will keep its 20% VAT rate

February 23, 2014

The government of Bulgaria has confirmed that it will keep its 20% VAT rate for the foreseeable future as part...

Belgium enforces electronic VAT return

February 23, 2014

The tax office of Belgium has confirmed that it is to require all taxable persons to file electronic VAT filings over...

Argentina: Income tax changes relating to share transfers and dividends

February 23, 2014

Changes have been made in Argentina to the income tax treatment of securities, the transfer of shares and dividend distributions....

Argentina reduces Tobacco Tax rate for the year 2014

February 23, 2014

Under Decree No 111/2014 of January 29, 2014, Argentina is keeping cigarillo excise duties at 7 percent, instead of the...

UK announces termination of DTA with Tajikistan

February 22, 2014

The United Kingdom has announced that it will terminate its double tax arrangements with Tajikistan for profits arising on or...

DTA between China and France

February 22, 2014

An income tax treaty, and Protocol, between China and France was signed in late November 2013. The treaty and related...

Germany: VAT rates on multiple rate supplies

February 22, 2014

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified the procedures for German VAT rates on a single supply where there are...

Croatia ratifies convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

February 22, 2014

On 31 January 2014, the Croatian parliament ratified the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, signed on 25...

Colombia: Filing deadlines for large taxpayers

February 22, 2014

Colombia has issued Decree 214/2014, under which taxpayers qualifying as large taxpayers as of 31 January 2014 (previously, 31 December...

Canada: No tax rate changes in Quebec’s budget for 2014

February 22, 2014

On 20 February 2014, Quebec’s Minister of Finance and the Economy, delivered the 2014 Québec budget. The budget does not...

United Kingdom – Supreme Court addresses cross-border group losses

February 21, 2014

The UK Supreme Court on 19 February 2014 issued its judgment relating to three remaining issues in the Marks & Spencer case—i.e.,...

South Africa: Tax Guide for South African Shareholders Revised

February 21, 2014

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a revised edition of its Tax Guide for Share Owners, which provides...

Singapore – Tax proposals in 2014 budget

February 21, 2014

Singapore’s 2014 budget statement was presented on 21 February 2014. An initial review of tax measures included in the budget...

Poland – VAT reduction with respect to motor vehicles

February 21, 2014

On 20 February 2014, the Polish Senate adopted a bill introducing limited deductibility of input VAT on the purchase of...

Germany and EU Redesigning Energy Tax Rebate

February 21, 2014

The Federation of German Industry has said a quick resolution is expected in talks between Germany and the European Union...

France – DTA with China

February 21, 2014

An income tax treaty, and Protocol, between France and China was signed in late November 2013. The treaty and related...

EU and France reach Deal on Saint-Barthelme Savings Tax

February 21, 2014

The European Union (EU) and France have drafted an agreement on the application of savings tax legislation to the collectivity...

Bulgarian Government approved the signing of a DTA with Norway

February 21, 2014

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers approved the signing of a double tax agreement (DTA) between Bulgaria and Norway on 19...