COVID-19: German cabinet approves economic relief plans
On 12 June 2020, the Germany Federal Cabinet has approved a EUR130bn (USD148bn) fiscal stimulus package with numerous tax measures, intended to help revive the German economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. The package increases loss carryback
See MoreAustria: Government announces additional measures in response to COVID-19 outbreak
On 12 June 2020, the Government announced some additional measures in response to COVID-19 outbreak: VAT The Government is planning to finalize a reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate of 5% for the restaurant and culture sector due to the corona
See MoreCzech Republic: The Chamber of Deputies passes anti-crisis tax package for second time
On 16 June 2020, the Chamber of Deputies passed the anti-crisis tax package for the second time aimed at mitigating the adverse economic effects of the pandemic on entrepreneurs and companies. The package is set to be signed by the president and
See MoreTaiwan: NTBNA clarifies about various tax acts and penalties income tax returns
On 15 June 2020, the National Taxation Bureau of Northern Area (NTBNA), Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has issued a press release that clarifies about various tax acts and penalties as provided in various regulations shall not be allowed to be
See MorePuerto Rico: Governor signs additional economic relief package for COVID-19
On 14 June 2020, the Puerto Rican Office of the Governor has signed Law 57-2020 "Complementary Law to Address the Effects of the Puerto Rican Economy Caused by the COVID-19 Emergency". The new legislation includes the following main tax
See MoreBelgium: Investment allowance rates for AY 2021
On 22 May 2020, Belgium has published notice in the Official Gazette that contains investment allowance rates for the assessment year (AY) 2021. The following table summarizes the applicable allowance rates for specific investment types made by
See MoreEthiopia: Council of Ministers adopts economic measures due to COVID-19 pandemic
On 26 April 2020, the Council of Ministers of Ethiopia has adopted a number of economic measures in response to coronavirus outbreak. Following the decision of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Finance has issued Directive No.64/2020
See MoreBelgium clarifies interest restriction rule due to COVID-19 pandemic
On 5 May 2020, the tax authority of Belgium published Circular No. 2020/C/62 providing new clarifications on the “grandfathering” rule, under the interest deduction limitation rule, loans made before 17 June 2016 are excluded from the scope of
See MorePeru extends carry forward loss period in response to COVID-19
On 8 May 2020, Peru has published Legislative Decree No. 1481 in the official gazette extending the carry forward loss period in response to COVID-19. It is established that loss incurred in the 2020 taxable year, can be carried forward for up to
See MoreNew Zealand announces temporary loss carry-back scheme in response to COVID-19
On 15 April 2020, New Zealand has announced a temporary loss carry-back scheme in response to COVID-19 to support customers in the current uncertain economic environment. Businesses expecting to make a loss in either the 2020 year or the 2021
See MoreNetherlands extends tax payment due dates
To help businesses and employers amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) has implemented a number of tax measures. Tax payment extension income tax, VAT, vpb and payroll tax: Taxpayers can apply for a
See MoreThailand: Summary of tax measures to counter COVID-19 outbreak
On 24 March 2020, the Cabinet of Thailand approved a new tax measures following the announcement of the stimulus package on 10 March 2020 in response to COVID-19 outbreak. The summary of a series of tax measures are following: Corporate
See MoreCOVID-19: Poland extends income tax filing deadline until 31 May 2020
On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Finance announced that the deadlines for submitting CIT-8 returns by corporate taxpayers and paying the corporate tax due for 2019 for all taxpayers are extended until 31 May 2020. For taxpayers that have only
See MoreThailand announces tax incentive for Special Economic Zone
On 11 February 2020, the Thai Revenue Department made an announcement to launch a tax measure supporting investment in Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Corporate income tax rate for companies in the area will be reduced to 10% in order to
See MoreNetherlands: Tax measures in response to COVID-19 pandemic
On 12 March 2020, the Dutch government announced several measures to support the business community in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These key measures include: Deferral of payment The Dutch government has declared that the tax
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 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 MoreIMF Blog Outlines Fiscal Policy Responses to the Health Crisis
An IMF blog published on 5 March 2020 is concerned with fiscal policy responses to the outbreak of coronavirus. The blog emphasises that the priority for governments is health spending for prevention and cure, and to ensure that health services
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