Pakistan disables half a million SIMs to push for tax compliance
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan, announced on 30 April, 2024, that they will be disabling the mobile phone SIMs of more than half a million people in the country. These individuals have not filed their income tax returns for the
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UK: HMRC extends tax relief for freeports and investment zones
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) released a policy note on 30 April, 2024, regarding the extension of tax relief availability for freeport and investment zone special tax sites, extending it from 5 to 10 years. The UK tax authority (HM
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South Africa: SARS clarifies tax exemptions for national ships
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued Interpretation of Note 131 on 29 April, 2024, which addresses the exemption of income associated with South African ships utilised in international shipping. This aims to support the growth of a
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US: IRS extends tax relief for Oklahoma taxpayers impacted by severe storms and flooding
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released OK-2024-01 on Monday, 6 May, 2024, in which it announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Oklahoma that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that
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US: Proposed bill could affect a taxpayer’s CAMT liability for 2023
A new provision was included in the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (IRA) on Monday, 6 May, 2024, officially known as H.R. 5376, which included a new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). This tax is determined based on the financial
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Belgium: Parliament adopts changes to pillar two global minimum tax rules
Belgium’s Parliament has adopted the changes to the Pillar Two global Minimum Tax Rules approved for multinational enterprises and large-scale domestic groups in December, 2023. The amendments will be enforced for fiscal years beginning from 31
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Singapore: IRAS publishes updated guidance on audits and investigations on missing trader fraud arrangements
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released an updated guidance on conducting audits and investigations related to Missing Trader Fraud Arrangements. IRAS identifies Missing Trader Fraud arrangements to be one of the key
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Mongolia: Parliament approves changes to corporate and personal income tax laws
Mongolia’s parliament has approved new changes to corporate income tax laws and personal income tax laws. It also introduced a capital gains tax on stock and securities transactions. The laws will go into effect starting 1 July
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Turkey extends force majeure for areas hit by 2023 earthquake
The Turkish Revenue Administration announced on 26 April 2024 that it had extended the state of force majeure for regions affected by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes. Initially set from 6 February 2023 to 31 July 2023, the state of force majeure
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UN: Ad Hoc Committee Discusses Issues for Early Protocols
Following an earlier Resolution on international tax cooperation and a report by the Secretary General setting out options going forward, UN Resolution 78/230 of 22 December 2023 established an ad hoc intergovernmental committee to draft terms of
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UN: Ad Hoc Committee on Framework Convention Discusses Substantive Elements
UN Resolution 78/230 of 22 December 2023 established an ad hoc intergovernmental committee to draft terms of reference for a UN framework convention on international tax cooperation. The first session of the ad hoc committee is being held between 26
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Canada: 2024 budget implementation act includes pillar two global minimum tax
Canada's Department of Finance announced, on 30 April 2024, that it tabled the “Notice of Ways and Means Motion to introduce an Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on 16 April 2024”. This legislation will
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IMF proposes ending tax rebates for 33 industries in Bangladesh
According to Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed the government to end the tax rebate facility for 33 industries, which has been provided to these sectors for 10 years. The IMF has
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India CBDT extends Form 10A/10AB filing deadline to 30 June 2024
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Circular No. 07/202 on Saturday, 25 April 2024, which extends the deadline for filing Form 10A/Form 10AB under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the 'Act') until 30 June 2024. The tax
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Belarus provides explanations of tax exemption for tech parks’ contributions to innovative development funds
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties released Letter No. 05-12/1484/2-2-13/01227 dated 26 April 2024 on 30 April, 2024, detailing the income tax deduction allowances for investments into innovative development funds by technology parks and their
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OECD: Annual Report 2024 of Tax Inspectors Without Borders
On 29 April 2024 the Annual Report 2024 of Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) was published. This joint initiative by the OECD and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) supports developing countries with capacity building programs to improve
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Poland releases draft bill for pillar two global minimum tax
Poland’s government has published the draft bill for the implementation of the pillar two global minimum tax in Poland under the EU Minimum Tax Directive (Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022). Previously, the Polish government
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Nigeria introduces tax incentives for new oil and gas companies
On 28 February 2024, the Nigerian government published the Oil and Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission, etc.) Order 2024 in the Official Gazette. The announcement outlines various new incentives for the oil and gas sector, which
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