IMF: World Economic Outlook for April 2021
The IMF publication World Economic Outlook for April 2021 notes that the global economic outlook is still uncertain, with potential downside effects from new virus mutations balanced by optimism owing to the vaccines. Global growth is projected to
See MorePanama further extends tax return submission deadline for 2020 tax year
According to Decree No. 110 of 31 March 2021, Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance has extended the deadline for the submission of income tax returns to 17 May 2021 for the 2020 tax year, which follows a previous extension to 3 May 2021. In
See MoreHong Kong: Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2020/21 Tax Returns
On 29 March 2021, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong has published a circular letter to tax representatives on the block extension scheme for lodgement of 2020/21 Tax Returns. The circular letter is to advise the taxpayers of the return
See MoreJapan enacts tax reform bill 2021
On 26 March 2021, Japan’s 2021 tax reform bills were passed by the Japanese National Diet. The Bill generally follows the tax reform outline announced by Japan’s coalition leading parties in December 2020. The amendments generally apply to
See MoreSlovenia extends deferral of tax payment amid COVID-19
On 24 March 2021, Slovenia has published a decision regarding deferral of tax payment and installment measures to mitigate the consequences of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to this decision, the Tax Authority may grant
See MoreUS Treasury Secretary backs the OECD talks on Global Minimum Tax
On 5 April 2021 the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that she is working with the G20 countries to reach an agreement on a global minimum corporate tax rate. This is a reference to US cooperation with the G20/OECD initiative to design a
See MoreRomania: New tax measures in response to Covid-19 pandemic
On 25 March 2021, Romanian Ministry of Finance has announced its decision to provide further support measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Measures include: Deadline extension for submitting applications for budgetary
See MoreAustralia publishes guidelines on claiming temporary full expensing and loss carry back
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published guidance on how to claim temporary full expensing and loss carry back in the 2020-21 tax return to boost-up businesses and recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Temporary full
See MoreIndia: Lok Sabha passes the Finance Act 2021
On 23 March 2021, the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2021 with certain amendments. The adopted Finance bill has proposed that the consideration related to equalisation levy shall not include for sale of such goods/ provision of services which
See MoreArgentina: AFIP extends suspension of prosecution proceedings for tax collection again
In response to corona virus pandemic, on 26 March 2021, the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) published General Resolution 4953/2021 of 26 March 2021, providing further suspension up to 31 May 2021 regarding the initiation of prosecution
See MoreNigeria: FIRS issues a public notice on tax installment payments
On 29 March 2021, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issued a public notice to the general public, taxpayers and tax practitioners to provide clarification on instalment payments in line with the provisions of the Finance Act, 2019. The
See MoreExtension of tax compliance due dates amid COVID-19 pandemic
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See MoreOECD: ICAP Awareness Sessions
The OECD is holding virtual Awareness Sessions on 30 March 2021 and 1 April 2021 for multinational groups looking for more information on the International Compliance Assurance Program (ICAP). Background The ICAP was set up as a voluntary
See MoreNigeria: FIRS issues a notice regarding process for making CIT payments
On 29 March 2021, the Federal Inland Revenue Service issued a notice, which clarifies application process of how to remit corporate income tax (CIT) payments in installments. The first installment must be done on or before the due date of
See MoreMalaysia announces new economic package for COVID-19
On 27 March 2021, the Malaysian government issued its second stimulus package to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The main tax measures are: Tax breaks on tourism extended till Dec. 31. In the previous stimulus package,
See MoreJapan: National Diet passes tax reform measures for 2021
On 26 March 2021, the National Diet (Parliament) passed the bill tax reform proposals for 2021 providing the following tax measures. A digital transformation-related investment under a certified business adaptation plan made by 31 March 2023 up
See MoreUS: IRS publishes revised CFC practice unit guidelines
On 22 March 2021, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has published a revised international practice unit on Receipt of Dividends or Interest from a Related CFC. This Unit was revised to include the extension of the IRC 954(c)(6) look through rule
See MoreOECD: Profiles for Countries Applying Arbitration under the MLI
On 23 March 2021 the OECD published Arbitration Profiles for 30 jurisdictions that are applying the arbitration provisions in Part VI of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit
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