US: Connecticut enacts 2026–27 budget with corporate tax changes, digital media incentive expansion
The H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166 establish the 2026-2027 state budget and expand the tax credits for digital media and film infrastructure. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166, which set the 2026-2027 state budget and
See MoreFinland: MoF consults on OECD-based PE profit attribution
The deadline to submit comments is 30 June 2025. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has opened a public consultation to amend three key tax laws: the Income Tax Act, the Act on Taxation of Business Income, and the Act on the Elimination of
See MoreUS: California enacts single-factor apportionment for financial institutions
SB 132 mandates that financial institutions use a single sales factor formula for apportioning business income for California franchise/income tax purposes starting 1 January 2025. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 132 on 27 June 2025, a
See MoreFinland: President approves extension of residency exemption for UCITS and AIF funds
The law extends the corporate residency exception for certain investment funds until 31 December 2026. Finland’s President ratified a law on 27 June 2025 extending the exception to corporate residency rules for certain investment funds until 31
See MorePakistan: National Assembly approves 2025–26 budget
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the 2025–26 federal budget, introducing key tax reforms, increased allocations for defence and development, and relief measures aimed at boosting economic growth and controlling inflation. Pakistan’s
See MoreGermany: Bundestag approves EUR 46 billion business tax reform package
The tax reform package is aimed at promoting investment and growth through enhanced depreciation, phased corporate tax cuts, EV incentives, and expanded R&D relief. The German lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approved the “Act for
See MoreAustralia: ATO confirms anti-avoidance provisions can apply to early stage investor tax offset scheme
The ruling was published in the final tax determination on the early stage investor tax offset scheme. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed that the anti-avoidance provisions in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 can apply to the
See MoreUS: Senate Republicans unveil new tax and spending bill, aligns with House legislation
US Senate Republicans proposed changes to Trump's tax and spending bill, making some business tax breaks permanent while limiting state and local tax deductions. US Senate Republicans have introduced their version of President Donald Trump's
See MoreMalta: Revenue publishes overview of key 2025 income tax Act amendments
Malta’s Revenue outlines key 2025 income tax act amendments, covering deductions, tax bands and reliefs. Malta's Commissioner for Revenue published a memo on 13 June 2025 outlining amendments to the Income Tax Act (ITA) introduced by the Budget
See MoreVenezuela: SENIAT announces adjustment to tax unit value
Venezuela’s SENIAT has raised the tax unit value from 9 to 43 bolivars, a 377.78% increase, effective immediately for national tax calculations. Venezuela’s National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (SENIAT) issued
See MoreHong Kong updates list of profit tax-exempt debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released updated Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) lists as of 31 March 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) updated its list of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) on 10 June 2025,
See MorePhilippines enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA)
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) into law on 30 May 2025, which goes into force on 1 July 2025. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., has signed the Capital
See MoreAustralia: ATO grants 12-month extension for Not-for-Profits to update governing documents for tax exemption compliance
The extension applies to NFPs that have not distributed income or assets to members while it is operating and winding up. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 2 June 2025, a 12-month extension for self-assessing income tax exempt
See MoreSweden revises tax deduction regulations for green energy installations
Sweden has amended tax reduction rules for green technology installations, effective 1 July 2025. Sweden’s government has published Law No. SFS 2025:541 in the Official Gazette on 28 May 2025. This legislation amends the tax reduction
See MoreSingapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on tax treatment of agreement novation
IRAS rules that novation of agreements in group restructuring is a capital, non-taxable transaction. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued Advance Ruling No. 6/2025 on 2 May 2025, explaining the tax treatment of transferring
See MoreIreland updates general corporate tax guidance
New guidance modifies startup relief (Section 486C TCA) and introduces foreign dividend exemptions (Section 831B TCA), with PRSI-linked caps and EUR 40K-60K thresholds. The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 102/25 on 16 May 2025, announcing
See MorePoland: Council of Ministers approve deregulatory corporate tax amendments
The bill takes effect on 1 January 2026. Poland’s Council of Ministers have passed a bill which amends the CIT Act to ease reporting on general partnership partners, introduces tax group benefits, and simplifies tax refund rules when support
See MoreUS: Washington adopts major business and occupation tax reforms
The law introduces significant changes to the B&O tax and extends the retail sales tax to computer-related services. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed two bills, Bill HB 2021 and Bill SB 5814, into law on 20 May 2025, introducing major
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