Japan proposes tax reform to ease foreign tax credit rules
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has presented a tax reform proposal to the Ministry of Finance, which includes relaxing the rules for foreign tax credits in Japan. The proposal explains that Japan typically uses the credit method to
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United Kingdom: NAO Report on Tax Evasion in the Retail Sector
On 9 September 2024 the National Audit Office (NAO) issued a report on tackling tax evasion in high street and online retail. The report examines how well HMRC understands and assesses the risk of tax evasion in retail; and looks at its strategy
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US: IRS grants limited relief for underpayment of CAMT-related estimated tax
The US IRS released Notice 2024-66, on 12 September 2024, which provides relief from the addition to tax under section 6655 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) for underpayment of estimated income tax by a corporation to the extent the amount of any
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Australia outlines impact of debt deduction rules on private groups
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has summarised thin capitalisation and how debt deduction creation rules (DDCR) affect private groups on 3 September 2024. New information has been released to help taxpayers understand how the DDCR interacts
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Italy approves model form for special economic zone investment tax credit
Italy’s tax authorities approved the Protocol No. 350036/2024 on 9 September 2024, introducing a model form for the supplementary communication that eligible taxpayers must submit to obtain the tax credit for investments made in the single
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South Africa releases guide on revised tax rates and levies
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released an updated version of the Guide for Tax Rates/Duties/Levies (Issue 17) on 29 August 2024. This guide compiles current and historical insights into the various taxes, duties, and levies collected by
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Slovak Republic approves draft bill to revise motor vehicle taxes
The government of the Slovak Republic approved a draft bill amending the Law on Motor Vehicle Tax, which includes two important changes: Reduction of Annual Tax Rates: The bill proposes a reduction in the annual tax rates for vehicles weighing
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Slovak Republic proposes new tax rules for bad debt deductions
The Slovak parliament approved a draft bill on 23 August 2024 for consideration that proposes amendments to the Income Tax Act. The amendments address the rules for tax-deductible provisions concerning bad debts. As per the proposed amendments,
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US: Washington exempts child care businesses from business and occupation tax
The Washington State Department of Revenue published a special notice introducing a new business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption for child care businesses on 26 August 2024. This new exemption goes into effect on 1 October 2024, and aims
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Australia: Tax cuts fail to boost spending in July 2024
Australian retail sales remained unchanged in July, following two months of growth, indicating that recent tax cuts have yet to spur important consumer spending. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported no month-on-month change in July,
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El Salvador to grant tax exemption for fintech, digital finance firms
El Salvador's Ministry of Economy has reportedly presented a draft bill to the Legislative Assembly, proposing new tax incentives for fintech and digital financial service companies. The bill, titled “Law for the Promotion of Fintech Entities
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UAE: FTA urges june-licensed juridical entities to register for corporate tax by August 2024
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a reminder for juridical persons licensed in June to submit their Corporate Tax registration applications by 31 August 2024. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has renewed its calls for Resident
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Singapore rules partnership profit from business sales to be classified as capital gains
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has released Advance Ruling Summary No. 01/2024, addressing whether the profit a partnership earns from selling its business to a company is considered capital in nature on 28 August 2024. Subject:
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Taiwan issues guidance on claiming foreign tax credits for overseas income
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released a notice offering guidance on how to claim foreign tax credits. With the globalisation of the economy, it has become more common for domestic profit-seeking enterprises to earn overseas income.
See MoreSingapore updates e-Tax guide on filing of income tax computations in functional currencies other than Singapore Dollars
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released the second edition of its e-Tax Guide on Filing Income Tax Computations in Currencies Other Than Singapore Dollars. This guide explains the rules for filing income tax computations in
See MoreUAE clarifies corporate tax for juridical persons in the first tax period
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released a public clarification, on 13 August 2024, confirming that the first Tax Period of a newly established company, in respect of a juridical person subject to Corporate Tax, is determined by the first
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Poland approves cash basis law for small entrepreneurs
The Polish Council of Ministers approved a draft law allowing small-scale entrepreneurs to use cash-based settlement of revenues and costs on Tuesday, 13 August 2024. This option, referred to as “Cash PIT” will be available to independent
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UAE releases new corporate tax guide on determining taxable income
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released a new Corporate Tax Guide titled "Determination of Taxable Income" (CTGDTI1)”, which provides detailed guidance on calculating the taxable income base for corporate tax purposes in the UAE. The
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