South Africa proposes foreign exchange loss rule for non-trading companies
The 2024 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, introduced in South Africa's Parliament, on 30 October 2024, by allowing them to carry forward foreign exchange losses. This change addresses an existing imbalance in the taxation of foreign exchange gains and
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Dominican Republic mandates corporate taxpayers to designate responsible individual for tax obligations
The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) has released Notice No. 21-24 on 25 October 2024 outlining the requirement for corporate taxpayers to identify the individual who will represent the company or entity before the
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Germany: Lower House of Parliament passes Annual Tax Act 2024
Germany’s Lower House of Parliament of Germany (Bundestag) passed the Annual Tax Act 2024 on 18 October 2024. The Bundestag has implemented 59 changes to the draft law based on the Finance Committee's recommendation. The Annual Tax Act 2024
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US: Congressional Research Service reviews mortgage interest deduction
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released the In Focus report (IF 12789 ) at the US Library of Congress on 22 October 2024. This report analysed the mortgage interest deduction, highlighting policy options that Congress may
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Bangladesh considers phasing out non-refundable minimum tax
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh is planning to phase out its non-refundable minimum tax system according to local sources, a move aimed at aligning with global tax standards and encouraging investor confidence. The NBR plans to
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UK announces 2024 autumn budget
The UK autumn budget announcements were delivered today, 30 October 2024. Corporation tax The main rate of corporation tax will stay at 25% until the next election. National insurance National Insurance contributions for employers is to
See MoreUS: Treasury publishes final rules on clean energy production tax credits
The US Treasury Department and the IRS published the final rules for the advanced manufacturing production tax credit under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 45X in the federal register on 28 October 2024. The final regulations ( RIN
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India extends income tax return deadline for AY 2024-25
The India' Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension for filing the return of income for the assessment year (AY) 2024-25 on 26 October 2024. The deadline, originally set for 31 October 2024, is now extended to 15 November
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Mexico updates list of taxpayers linked to suspected fake transactions
Mexico’s Tax Administration (Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SAT) has revised the final lists of taxpayers suspected of engaging in non-existent transactions under Article 69-B of the Federal Fiscal Code. The tax administration
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Slovak Republic gazettes bill amending corporate tax and VAT, and bill introducing financial transaction tax
The Slovak Republic has gazetted the bill that amends various tax laws, including corporate tax and VAT rate changes, and the bill enacting the financial transaction tax. The bills are aimed at improving the country’s public finances. The
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New Zealand consults use of cost method for calculating foreign investment fund income
New Zealand Inland Revenue has initiated a public consultation the draft interpretation statement, PUB00458 Income Tax – Using the Cost Method to Determine Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) Income, explaining when a resident investor can choose to
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US: IRS extends temporary relief for foreign financial institutions required to report US TINs
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2024-78 on 28 October 2024, in which it extended the temporary relief provided in Notice 2023-11, subject to the procedures and requirements of this notice, for certain foreign financial
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Hungary to amend local and EU tax laws, achieve social and policy objectives
Hungary’s government concluded a public consultation on a draft bill proposing changes to various tax laws on 24 October 2024. The proposal seeks to amend tax laws in response to EU and Hungarian legislation changes, targeting global minimum tax,
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Luxembourg introduces updated online filing procedures for fund subscription tax returns
The Luxembourg Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority launched new online procedures  N° 821 for submitting subscription tax returns for Undertakings for Collective Investment (UCI), Specialised Investment Funds (SIF), and Reserved
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Australia: ATO releases list of government entities eligible for e-invoicing
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released an updated list featuring 132 Australian government entities registered on the Peppol network On 22 October 2024. The Peppol is an extremely secure network used to exchange business-critical
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Portugal proposes several VAT measures in draft state budget law 2025Â
Portugal released the state budget law for 2025 (Law No. 26/XVI/1) on 10 October 2024, proposing various VAT measures. The draft Budget Law for 2025 proposes reduced corporate tax rates for companies and SMEs and revised personal income tax rates,
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IMF Annual Meetings: Regional Economic Outlook – Sub-Saharan Africa
On 25 October 2024 the IMF presented the latest regional outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa. The report notes that the region is making economic progress, but macroeconomic vulnerabilities are persistent. Countries in the region are trying to implement
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UN: Resolution on Negotiating Committee for Framework Convention for International Tax Cooperation
On 14 October 2024 a Resolution was drafted by Nigeria on behalf of the Africa group at the UN, to adopt the terms of reference for the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. The draft Resolution referred to the work of the Ad Hoc
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