Costa Rica issues transition guidelines for new digital tax system
The resolution outlines the guidelines for disabling current tax platforms to transition to the new “TRIBU-CR” system, which will take effect on 4 August 2025. Costa Rica’s Tax Administration (DGT) issued Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0011-2025
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Poland: MoF issues guidance on beneficial ownership for withholding tax
The guidance provides clarification of the application of the beneficial owner clause for withholding tax under Corporate and Individual Income Tax Laws. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has issued guidance on 3 July 2025, regarding the application
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India: CBDT launches nationwide drive to crack down on false income tax deduction and exemption claims
The income tax department has begun a large-scale verification to detect and act against fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in income tax returns. India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) initiated a nationwide verification
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Chile extends reduced tax rate for qualifying SMEs until 2028
The new law extends the reduced 12.5% rate through 2025-2027, with a 15% rate starting in 2028. Chile published Law No. 21755 in the Official Gazette on 11 July 2025, extending the temporary reduced corporate tax rate for qualifying SMEs under
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Indonesia mandates income tax withholding by e-commerce and online platforms
The regulation introduces income tax withholding requirements for both domestic and foreign e-commerce and online marketplace operators. Indonesia's Ministry of Finance announced Regulation No. 37 of 11 June 2025 (PMK37/2025) on 14 July 2025,
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Costa Rica sets new rules for tobacco tax calculation
The regulations mandate procedures for calculating taxes on tobacco products to fund social welfare and ensure prior reporting of price and import data. Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0008-2025 in
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Bolivia: National Tax Service announces corporate tax filing and payment deadline for industrial, construction, oil sectors
The deadline is for tax periods ending on 31 March 2025. Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) announced on 11 July 2025, reminding taxpayers in the industrial, construction, and oil sectors that the deadline to file and pay corporate income
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Turkey issues updated 2025 tax guide on passenger vehicles
The guidance updates the tax rules for business-use passenger vehicles and sets limits on deductible expenses and depreciation for the 2025 fiscal year. Turkey’s Revenue Administration has published an updated guide on the tax treatment of
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US: IRS exempts US-owned pass-throughs from international tax reporting
Starting in the 2024 tax year, domestically owned pass-through entities with only U.S. shareholders or partners are exempt from filing IRS international tax forms Schedule K-2 and K-3. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued updated guidance
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Taiwan issues CFC exemption guidelines for 2025 compliance
New guidance confirms Taiwan’s CFC exemption applies to entities with limited earnings or substantial operations. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a notice to specify the exemption limit for current-year income under the Controlled
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Argentina introduces special refund process for PAIS tax overpayments by importers
The first instalment will be available on 8 September 2025. Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) introduced a special procedure for importers on 7 July 2025, allowing them to claim refunds for overpaid PAIS tax, which expired on 22 December
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Germany: Federal Council approves EUR 46 billion corporate tax relief plan
The law will be published in the Official Gazette and take effect the following day, except for R&D allowance amendments, which will come into effect on 1 January 2026. Germany’s Federal Council (Upper House of Parliament/Bundesrat) has
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Australia: ATO lowers benchmark rate for private company shareholder loans
The interest rate for the income year ending 30 June 2026 is set at 8.37%, down from 8.77% for the previous year. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated the Division 7A benchmark interest rate on 7 July 2025 for private company loans
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Kenya repeals digital assets tax, expands economic presence tax under Finance Act 2025
The Finance Act 2025 introduces a 10% excise duty on virtual asset transaction fees, expanded SEP tax, a 5-year loss carry forward limit, AMT, and new APA guidelines. Kenya’s President William Ruto signed the Finance Act 2025 into law on 26
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Hungary updates tax rates on retail, financial entities, and insurance sectors
Act LIV of 2025 introduces updated tax rates, increased VAT thresholds, and new regulations across retail, financial, insurance, and energy sectors, along with enhanced R&D deductions. Hungary has published Act LIV of 2025 in the Official
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Romania gazettes form for top-up tax declaration, payment
This order was published in the Official Gazette No. 646 on 9 July 2025. Romania’s tax authority has issued Order No. 1729/2025, which establishes the notification form for declaring and paying the top-up tax. This order was published in the
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US: IRS offers tax relief to Texas flood and storm victims
The tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to 2 February 2026 for Texas taxpayers. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released TX-2025-04 on 9 July 2025, in which they announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts
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Turkey raises withholding tax rates on lira accounts and investment funds
The Presidential Decision raises withholding tax rates on income from TRY-denominated deposit and participation accounts and mutual funds. Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced Presidential Decision No. 10041 on 8 July 2025, which
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