Germany: Federal cabinet approves annual tax Act 2024 with extensive tax law amendments
The Federal Cabinet approved the Annual Tax Act 2024 (JStG 2024) on 5 June 2024. Similar to the 17 May 2024 proposal, it includes numerous amendments across various tax laws. The draft will now go to the German Federal Council (Bundesrat) for
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Malaysia updates tax investigation framework
The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) of Malaysia has unveiled its updated tax investigation framework for 2024, which includes more comprehensive investigative procedures amongst other methods. The new framework aims for a fair, transparent and
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Germany publishes final guidance on Tax Haven Defence Act
The German Ministry of Finance (MoF) published Letter No. 2024/0299051, outlining principles for implementing the Tax Haven Defense Act on 14 June, 2024. This final guidance, now expanded to 34 pages from the initial 31-page draft, offers valuable
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Netherlands proposes Box Three tax reform
The Netherlandsโ Ministry of Finance announced on 19 June, 2024, that it had submitted draft legislation to reform the taxation of Box Three income, which includes taxable income from taxable earnings from savings and investments. The draft
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India: GST Council waives interest, penalty on tax demands for FY18โ20
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved several compliance measures in its 53rd meeting on 22 June, 2024, aiming to reduce tax litigation and enhance business operations. The Council waived interest and penalty for tax demand notices
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US: IRS issues guidelines on inventory valuation methods
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated practice unit on inventory valuation methods, specifically addressing the Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) approach. The practice unit's general overview comprises the following: There
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Slovenia proposes amendments to Corporate Income Tax Act
Slovenia's Ministry of Finance announced the Draft Bill on Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act on 6 June, 2024. The bill simplifies the interest deduction limitation rules by eliminating the existing thin capitalisation rule while
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Czech Republic amends Income Tax Act following new accounting law
In response to the new draft Accounting Act, the Czech Republic's Ministry of Finance has issued a draft amendment to the Income Tax Act, proposing significant changes set to take effect starting 1 January, 2025. The Key amendments include
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Singapore: MoF launches public consultation on new multinational enterprise tax bill, income tax amendments
On 10 June 2024, The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced a public consultation on the proposed Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Bill and associated legislative amendments to the Income Tax Act 1947 (ITA). The consultation period will run
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Saudi Arabia clarifies dispute resolution for zakat, tax, customs
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has issued new guidelines outlining how to resolve disputes between taxpayers and the authority. It explains the process for settling disagreements related to zakat, tax, and customs matters. The
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Malaysia updates tax rules for investment holding companies
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) released Public Ruling No. 2/2024 on 28 May, 2024. This revised and replaced Public Ruling No. 10/2015 of 16 December 2015 regarding the taxation of investment holding organisations. This update
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Taiwan clarifies land expenditure treatment for tax calculation
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan has issued a notice, on 3 June 2024, stating that expenses related to preparing land for sale should be accounted for as part of the land cost when calculating net income. According to Paragraph 1, Article 24 of
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Colombia: DIAN Increases e-invoicing audits due to extensive non-compliance
The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) has increased audits and inspections related to electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) due to widespread non-compliance with regulations. Under current tax laws, businesses that fail to issue or properly deliver
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US: Washington updates regulation on apportionable income calculation
US state Washingtonโs Department of Revenue has updated a regulation concerning the calculation of the portion of a businessโs apportionable income generated within Washington State. Introduced on 15 May, 2024, this rule will go into force on
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The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced revising its automatic accounting method procedures in April 2024. As per the new method, taxpayers must obtain formal IRS consent through a letter ruling to alter any aspect of their tax
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Australia: ATO summarises 2024 non-individual tax return changes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a summary on 30 May, 2024, detailing the updates to non-individual tax return forms and schedules for the 2023โ24 income tax period. The Company Tax Return 2024 includes changes related to
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Vietnam implements tougher measures to tackle tax evasion
Hแป ฤแปฉc Phแปc, Minister of Finance, Vietnam has issued a directive regarding the retrieval of unpaid tax obligations, According to a report by Vietnam News Agency. The government will be taking a stricter stance on tax collection, with a
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Bangladesh reportedly plans 67% hike in bank excise duty
The Bangladesh government reportedly plans to increase excise duty on high-value bank deposits in the fiscal year 2024-25. Low- and middle-income depositors will maintain current rates, but higher-income individuals will see increased
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