Ireland: Revenue announces tax measures and guidance due to COVID-19 pandemic
On 13 March 2020, the Revenue announced tax measures and guidance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), other than SMEs, employees, and the self-employed who may be affected by the coronavirus crisis. The guidance includes: Small and medium
See MoreUkraine: Tax measures due to the outbreak of COVID-19
On 17 March 2020, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted Law No 3220 “On amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts of Ukraine aimed to support taxpayers during the period of taking measures against the occurrence and spread of
See MorePuerto Rico extends tax filing deadlines due to COVID-19 outbreak
On 15 March 2020, Governor of Puerto Rico has issued Executive Order No OE-2020-023 ordering a lockdown in Puerto Rico. Pursuant to, Puerto Rico Treasury Department (PRTD) extended tax filing deadlines. PRTD has extended the due date for income
See MoreNew Zealand: Government releases economic package due to COVID-19 pandemic
O 17 March 2020, the New Zealand Government has unveiled a NZD 12.1 billion COVID-19 response package. From the package NZD 5.1 billion is allocated in wage subsidies for affected businesses in all sectors and regions, NZD 2.8 billion in business
See MoreAustralia: Tax measures amid COVID-19 pandemic
On 12 March 2020, the Australian government announced a package of measures to assist the economy withstand and recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. The following measures will be administered by the Australian Taxation Office
See MoreAustralia: Supporting measures to assist those affected by COVID-19
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced that it will implement a series of administrative measures to assist Australians experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. ATO release options available to
See MoreRomania: Emergency tax measures amid COVID-19 outbreak
On 16 March 2020, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Romania declared several measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual income tax return submission deadline is extended from 25 March 2020 to 25 April 2020 and there will be no
See MoreCOVID-19: Lithuania extends tax-related compliance until 30 March 2020
The Lithuanian government and tax authorities announced certain tax-related relief measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Regarding corporate income tax, the deadline for filing advance corporate income tax returns and
See MoreFrance: Government publishes special tax measures
On 13 March 2020, the government passed special tax measures to assist taxpayers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These measures include: The filing deadline for the 2019 corporate income tax return returns of calendar year filers is
See MoreCzech Republic: Government approves measures to mitigate Coronavirus effect
On 16 March 2020, the Government approved the tax measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Basic measures to be implemented are: No penalty and late-payment interest will apply, as long as the tax return is filed by 1 July 2020. In fact,
See MoreBulgaria: Government proposes tax and economic measures during COVID-19 pandemic
On 13 March 2020, Bulgaria declared a state of emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19 and on 15 March 2020, the government proposed the following tax and economic measures: Deadline for submission of the annual corporate income tax
See MoreCOVID-19: Norway announces tax relief measures due to coronavirus
On 13 March 2020, the government of Norway presented proposals to amend the income tax law in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. The proposal includes; (i) Allow the application of up to NOK 30 million of corporate losses in 2020
See MoreCOVID-19: Icelandic parliament passes legislation providing postponement of tax payments
On 13 March 2020, the parliament of Iceland has passed a legislation that provides for the postponement of tax payments. Legal entities are permitted to postpone the payment of half of the social security tax, that was originally due on 16 March
See MoreCOVID-19: Hong Kong announces tax relief measures
The Hong Kong government has announced a series of measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Taxpayers who encounter financial difficulties in settling their tax bills on time may apply to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for
See MoreCanada: Prime Minister announces a Plan to provide support for businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
On 13 March 2020, the Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, announced COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help stabilize the economy and help Canadians affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic period. To support Canadian businesses during this
See MoreJamaica extends tax filing deadline due to COVID-19 pandemic
On 12 March 2020, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) issued a press release extending the tax filing deadline due to COVID-19 pandemic. TAJ extends the income tax filing deadline from 15 March 2020 to Wednesday, 25 March 2020. This means that
See MoreUK: Budget Announcements for 2020
The UK Budget for 2020/21 was announced on 11 March 2020. Coronavirus - Emergency relief measures As a temporary measure to help business during the COVID-19 outbreak the statutory sick pay (SSP) will be extended to those advised to
See MoreChina extends tax filing deadline for March 2020
On 3 March 2020, the State Taxation Administration (SAT) of China issued Notice No. 37, that extended the tax filing deadline for March 2020, to 23 March 2020 from 16 March 2020, nationwide. The regions where are still in the top-level response to
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