Kenya: KRA issues public notice regarding updated resident CIT return
On 1 June 2021, Kenya Revenue Authority has published a public notice providing information on updated resident corporation tax return. The Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 amended the rate of Corporation Tax for resident persons from 30% to 25%
See MoreFrance: Government presents draft Finance Bill 2021 in the National Assembly
On 2 June 2021, Government published the amended draft Finance Bill 2021 in the National Assembly, which proposes to temporally ease conditions related to the carryback mechanism applicable to tax losses. According to the Bill, companies will be
See MoreOECD: Comments on proposed changes to the commentary on Article 9 of the OECD Model
On 3 June 2021 the OECD published comments received from interested parties in response to a public discussion draft on proposed changes to the commentary to Article 9 (associated enterprises) of the OECD Model Tax Convention. The comments will be
See MoreArgentina: Senate approves the bill regarding progressive CIT rates
On 2 June 2021, the Senate approved the revised draft bill, which introduces new progressive corporate income tax (CIT) rates starting from 1 January 2021. It was approved by the Chamber of Duties on 20 May 2021. According to the draft Bill, the
See MoreAustria: Government publishes a Decree regarding late payment interest
On 4 June 2021, the Government published a Decree of 4 June 2021 providing the updates regarding late payment interest, suspended tax payment and others. According to the update, from 1st July 2021 to 30 June 2024, interest rate for late corporate
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates a guidance on surcharge on undistributed income
On 10 June 2021, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief 114/21 and a manual regarding updated guidance on the surcharge on undistributed income of service companies. Section 441 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides for an additional charge of
See MoreGreece: Government publishes a Law to introduce new tax provisions
On 18 May 2021, the Government Officially published Law 4799/2021, introducing income tax reductions and other amendments to the Greek Income Tax Code. The Act includes some of the following provisions: Transfer pricing Enterprises
See MoreNetherlands updates loss carry forward provision
On 4 June 2021, the Netherlands published the Decree of 21 May 2021 in the Official Gazette, which provides for the implementation of the net operating loss carry forward changes. This legislation will enter into force for fiscal years on or after
See MoreUS: Nebraska cuts top corporate tax rate
On 26 May 2021, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed Legislative Bill 432 which provides for a reduction of top corporate income tax rates over the next two years. Accordingly, for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022, the rate will reduce
See MoreLithuania: Government approves the revised budget support measures for COVID-19
On 26 May 2021, the Lithuanian government has approved the revised draft State budget for 2021 including certain support tax measures due to COVID-19 pandemic. Business that incurred losses in the period 2020 can utilize losses to offset taxable
See MorePhilippines: BIR publishes a Circular on corporate income tax changes
On 17 May 2021, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officially published Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 62-2021, which provides clarifications on certain provisions of Revenue Regulations No. 5-2021 regarding Corporate Income Taxation. In this
See MoreBangladesh: Budget proposal for FY 2021-2022
On 3 June 2021, Mr. AHM Mustafa Kamal, the Finance Minister of Bangladesh presented the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021-2022 in the parliament. The budget set the target for total revenue collection in the FY 2021-2022 at Tk. 389,000
See MoreUS: Interest rates remain the same for the third quarter of 2021
On 27 May 2021, the Internal Revenue Service announced that interest rates will remain the same for the 3rd quarter beginning from 1 July 2021. The rates will be: 3% for overpayments (two (2) % in the case of a corporation),0.5% for the
See MoreArgentina: AFIP prolongs payment facility for SMEs
On 17 May 2021, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) published a General Resolution 4992/2021 of 17 May 2021 for extend a payment facility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This payment facility was scheduled to expire in
See MoreArgentina: Chamber of duties approves a bill regarding progressive CIT rates
On 20 May 2021, the Chamber of Duties approved a revised draft bill, which introduces new progressive corporate income tax rates starting from 1 January 2021. The bill has been sent to the Chamber of Senators for final approval. According to the
See MoreArgentina: Government extends validity of incentives on production and use of biofuels
On 8 May 2021, the tax authority Officially published a Decree 322/2021 of 8 May 2021, to extend the time period of the Promotion Regime for the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels established by Law No. 26,093 of 12 May 2006, up to 12 July
See MoreEU: Annual Report on Taxation 2021
On 18 May 2021 the European Union (EU) published the Annual Report on Taxation 2021 assessing progress made by EU Member States in aligning their tax policies with the EU’s tax priorities to promote innovation and productivity, encourage
See MoreEU: European Commission sets out future agenda for business taxation
On 18 May 2021 the European Commission adopted a Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st Century setting out its vision for supporting business during the economic recovery and achieving fairer taxation. Ensuring effective
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