Nigeria: Electronic tax clearance certificate expected to be introduced soon
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) declares it will soon announce electronic Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) system to assist reduce fraudulent certificates. The implementation of the e-TCC verification system had reached an advanced stage,
See MoreCanada: MoF tables the fiscal budget 2017-18 for Manitoba
The Fiscal Budget 2017-18 of province Manitoba has been presented on 11th April 2017 by the Ministry of Finance. There are no increases to personal or business taxes. The corporate tax rate for small business and their taxable limit remains
See MoreAustralia: Diverted profits tax begins from first July 2017
The diverted profits tax (DPT) is one of many new measures introduced to tackle multinational tax avoidance. The DPT aims to ensure multinationals do not avoid their Australian tax obligations by entering into schemes to divert their Australian
See MoreUS: IRS reminds United States citizens and resident aliens to check U.S. tax liability
The Internal Revenue Service on 13 April 2017 reminded U.S. citizens and resident aliens, including those with dual citizenship, to check if they have a U.S. tax liability and a filing requirement. IRS also informed that anyone with a foreign bank
See MoreMexico releases general rules on R&D tax credit
On February 28 2017, a general rule was published in the Official Gazette. This rule govern Mexico's R&D (research and development) tax credit. The incentive for the tax credit was resumed within the scope of the tax reform of 2017. Taxpayers
See MorePakistan: Instigated the alternative dispute resolution committee
On 29 March 2017, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADRC) service. The FBR has decided to provide the service in view of the fact that 27,000 complaints are pending before Appellate Tribunal Inland
See MorePakistan: FBR issues a law regarding payment of tax collected or deducted
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue Published a Notification No. S.R.O. 255(I)/2017 of 12 April 2017, which introduced a new provision in Rule 43(b) of the Income Tax Rules 2002 regarding payment of tax collected or
See MoreUS: IRS urges taxpayers to choose return preparers carefully
As the April 18 income tax filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to select who will prepare their 2016 federal tax return wisely. A reputable preparer will ask to see a taxpayer’s records and receipts and
See MoreIndia: Waiver of interest by financial institutions is treated as income
In a recent judgement in the case of: McDowell & Company Ltd. v. CIT (Civil Appeal No. 3893 of 2006), the Supreme Court of India held that the waiver of interest by financial institutions is assessable from the hands of the Amalgamating Company
See MoreIndia: CBDT publishes a notification on the patent box regime
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released a notification on the patent box regime under section 115BBF of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The new rules deliver additional incentive for companies to retain and develop innovative patented products,
See MoreMalaysia: IRB issues guideline for submission on e-Filing of Form CP204 AND CP204A
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has recently announced that mandatory e-filing is required for companies which furnish their estimated tax payable (Form CP204) and Revised Estimation (Form CP204A) for the year of assessment 2018 and
See MoreOECD: Guidance on implementation of the Common Reporting Standard
On 6 April 2017 the OECD released further information to support the consistent implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). This guidance includes a series of additional frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the CRS and the second
See MoreOECD: Inclusive framework issues further guidance on CbC reporting
On 6 April 2017 the Inclusive Framework on BEPS released additional guidance on the implementation of country by country (CbC) reporting under BEPS Action 13. The guidance clarifies some issues surrounding the information to be included in the CbC
See MoreWorld Tax Brief: March 2017
Dominican Republic Filing returns: The Dominican tax authorities allotted new regulation (General Notice No.12-17) in order to improve the tax filing procedures for the annual corporate income tax return (Form: IR-2) and
See MoreHong Kong: Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issues tax returns for 2016-17
The Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong on 03 April 2017 issued about 180,000 profits tax returns, 130,000 property tax returns and 300,000 employer's returns for the year of assessment 2016-17. The IRD encourages taxpayers to take the e-tax
See MoreUruguay- Fiscal Transparency Law issued
Uruguay has issued Decree 77/2017 as a guide to Law No 19.484 which sets out the provisions on compliance with international standards for fiscal transparency. The Decree clarifies which companies are required to provide the tax authorities with
See MoreJersey: Tax disclosure opportunity for the year 2017 announces
The Treasury and Resources Department offers and runs a tax disclosure opportunity from 3rd April 2017 up to the end of 2017. This describes Islanders will be able to tell the tax office if they’ve made a mistake or failed to declare accurate
See MoreUS: IRS encourages taxpayer for e-filing and careful review
The Internal Revenue Service has released some helpful tips on 03 April, 2017 to avoid some common tax-filing errors. To avoid many common errors, IRS encourages the taxpayer to file return electronically which is the most accurate way to file the
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