US: IRS publishes interest rates on overpaid and underpaid tax for Q3 of 2022
On 20 May 2022, the Internal Revenue Service announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2022. The rates will be: 5% for overpayments (4% in the case of a corporation).2.5% for the portion of a
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OECD: Supporting SMEs with Tax Compliance
On 20 May 2022 the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration published a report entitled Towards Seamless Taxation – Supporting SMEs to Get Tax Right. The report looks at efforts by tax administrations to integrate taxation processes into the
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS updates interest rate tables
On 18 May 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published updated interest rate tables. The South African Reserve Bank changed the “repo rate” on 19 May 2022, effective 1 June 2022. For ease of reference, the tables of interest
See MoreNetherlands plans to reduce corporate tax rate threshold
On 20 May 2022, the Dutch Ministry of Finance has published the Spring Memorandum 2022, informing parliament of the state of the nation's finances and plans for 2023 and beyond. For companies, the regular corporate income tax rate for 2022 is
See MorePoland increases late payment interest rates in fourth time
On 11 May 2022, the Polish Ministry of Finance fourth time published the increased interest rates on tax arrears as well as on the late payment. Accordingly, the standard rate is increased from 12% to 13.5% per annum; the reduced rate (applies
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Turkey clarifies about reduced CIT rate for manufacturing and export activities
On 14 May 2022, Turkey has published General Communiqué No. 20 in the Official Gazette, which clarifies about 1% corporate income tax (CIT) reduction for manufacturing and export activities. Turkey reduced the rate by Law No. 7351 on 22 January
See MoreTaiwan reduces the late payment surcharge from 1 January 2022
On 18 May 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has announced that the late payment surcharge has been reduced to 1% for every 3 days, up to a maximum of 10%. Previously the rate was applicable to 1% for every 2 days, up to a maximum of 15%. If
See MoreBangladesh: NBR extends CIT return deadline
On 16 May 2022, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh has published a Notice regarding the extension of the deadline for the filing of corporate income tax (CIT) returns for the 2020-2021 income year ended on 30 June 2021.
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UK: Delay in Payment of R&D Tax Credits
It was reported on 17 May 2022 that HMRC has suspended payment of some research and development tax relief claims because it is investigating irregularities. Most R&D tax credit claims will not be affected but some irregular claims are being
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS publishes the comprehensive guide to dividends tax
On 12 May 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the 5th issue of the Comprehensive Guide to Dividends Tax. The purpose of this guide is to assist users in gaining a more in-depth understanding of dividends tax. The foundation
See MoreMalaysia publishes tax audit frameworks including petroleum, finance and insurance
On 1 May 2022, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (“MIRB”) published three tax audit frameworks including tax audit framework for petroleum and finance-insurance. Audit Framework for tax and petroleum replacing the previous versions which
See MoreIMF Report Comments on the Economic Situation in Portugal
On 16 May 2022 the IMF published a report following discussions with Portugal under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Following a deep recession during the pandemic the economy has begun to recover. The economy was hit harder than
See MoreAustralia: Eligibility criteria for reduced tax rate
On 12 May 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a guide to help a corporate entity determine if it is eligible for the reduced company tax rate of 25%. These include companies, corporate unit trusts and public
See MoreEU: European Commission Proposes Tax Allowance for Equity
On 11 May 2022 the European Commission put forward proposals for a tax allowance that would reduce the current tax advantage for debt over equity. This allowance would be designed to encourage businesses to access more equity financing and reduce
See MoreTaiwan announces net profit rate reduction for companies affected by COVID-19
On 9 May 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has announced that net profit rate is reduced for companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate is reduced by 20% for companies which net operating income was reduced of at least 30% in 2021
See MoreBulgaria releases updated guidelines on CIT
On 11 May 2022, the National Revenue Agency released an updated version of the 2022 Corporate Tax Handbook. The publication contains an overview of the applicable rules in the Corporate Income Tax
See MoreBelgium declares CIT return filing Deadline for tax year 2022
On 9 May 2022, the Federal Public Service Finance (SPF) of Belgium has issued a Notice declaring that the corporate income tax (CIT) return submission deadline is 17 October 2022 for the fiscal years ending from 31 December 2021 to 28
See MoreIndia: CBDT issues guidelines on Investment Funds tax incentives
On 9 May 2022, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Circular No. 9 of 2022, which provides a set of guidance on the provisions (clause (23FE) of Section 10) of the Income Tax Act that exempt sovereign wealth funds (SWF) and pension funds
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