Italy: Tax authority clarify windfall tax for energy sector
On 23 February 2023, the Italian tax authorities have published Circular No. 4/E with clarifications on the temporary solidarity (windfall tax) contribution for the energy sector. The clarifications regarding the solidarity contribution includes
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US: IRS and Treasury issue final regulations on e-file for businesses
On 21 February 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations T.D. 9972 amending the rules for filing returns and other documents electronically (e-file). These regulations will require certain filers
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Czech Republic revises Non-Cooperative jurisdictions list for CFC Rules
On 24 February 2023, the Czech Republic released Financial Bulletin No. 3/2023, that announced the non-cooperative jurisdictions list for the Czech Republic's controlled foreign company (CFC) regulations. The list has been updated in accordance with
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South Africa: Finance Minister delivers Budget 2023-2024 in parliament
On 22 February 2023, the South African Finance Minister presented the Budget 2023 in the parliament providing following tax proposals related to corporate taxation: Expansion of the renewable energy tax incentive: Under the expanded incentive,
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Hong Kong: Tax measures proposed in 2023-24 Budget
On 22 February 2023, the Financial Secretary delivered the budget speech for 2023-24 proposing the following tax measures. The Secretary proposed a one-off reduction of profits tax, salaries tax and tax under personal assessment for the year of
See MoreUS: IRS publishes interest rates on overpaid and underpaid tax for Q2 of 2023
On 13 February 2023, the Internal Revenue Service announced the interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2023. The rate will remain same as first quarter. Here is a complete list of the new rates: 7% for overpayments (payments
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Turkey sets 0% withholding tax on share buyback
On 14 February 2023, Turkey published Decision No. 6791 in the Official Gazette, which sets 0% (reduced from 15%) withholding tax rate for fully liable capital companies acquiring their own shares or partnership shares (buyback shares). The Decision
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Poland: MoF extends the filing deadline for CIT to 30 June 2023
The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced a proposal to extend the filing and payment deadline for corporate income tax returns by three months, until 30 June 2023. Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for filing forms CIT-8,
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North Macedonia: Government proposes windfall profits tax on fossil fuel sector
The government has presented a new proposal to the parliament for a temporary solidarity tax (windfall tax) on the fossil fuel industry. Under this proposal, the following key elements have been outlined: Taxable Entities: Companies with
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World Tax Brief: February 2023
Albania Rates-Special tax rate: On 18 January 2023, Albania gazettes Law 98/2022 regarding introduction of a temporary windfall tax on energy producers. This windfall tax is imposed at a rate 50% on excess income on the sale of electricity at
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Spain releases forms for windfall tax on energy and banking sectors
On 2 February 2023, Spain published an Order HFP/94/2023 of 2 February 2023 approving four new forms for the windfall profits taxes on the energy and banking sectors. The tax was introduced by the “Law 38/2022” on 27 December 2022. According to
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Puerto Rico: Governor proposes tax relief for individuals and corporations
On 6 February 2023, Mr. Pedro Pierluisi, Governor of Puerto Rico unveiled a set of proposals aimed at enhancing and streamlining Puerto Rico's tax system. The proposals include reducing the tax burden for individuals and corporations by over $500
See MoreTurkey extends tax compliance deadline for certain areas due to earthquakes
On 8 February 2023, the Turkish Revenue Administration announced an emergency tax measures for certain areas due to earthquakes. Accordingly, taxpayers located in Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaras, Kilis, Malatya,
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Qatar amends income tax law
On 2 February 2023, Qatar published Law No.11 of 2022 amending several provisions of the Income Tax Law No. 24 of 2018 in the official Gazette. The effective date of the amendments is also 2 February 2023. The amendments are generally effective from
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Russia: MoF Clarifies Tax Incentives for IT Sector
On 1 February 2023, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Russia published a Guidance Letter 03-03-06/1/5102 clarifying the application of tax incentives in the IT sector, that reducing the corporate income tax rate and social security
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UK: Research on Taxpayer Experience of the Profit Diversion Compliance Facility
On 7 February 2023 HMRC published the results of research commissioned in order to understand taxpayers’ experience of the Profit Diversion Compliance Facility (PDCF) and Diverted Profits enquiry process. The research was conducted through
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Russia: MoF Clarifies Late Payment Interest in 2023
On 27 January 2023, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Russia published a Guidance Letter 03-02-07/126954 clarifying the late payment interest applicable in 2023 regarding unpaid taxes. Late payment interest will be applied based on the negative
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El Salvador: Ministry of Finance announces interest rate for late tax payments
On 1 February 2023, the El Salvador Ministry of Finance has released a notice on the applicable interest rates for late tax payments for the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 July 2023. This includes an annual interest rate of 6.35%, 60 days after
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