Uganda presents 2025–26 budget, proposes income tax exemption for start-ups
Uganda's Ministry of Finance unveiled a UGX 72.136 trillion national budget for 2025-26. Uganda’s Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has unveiled a UGX 72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025-26 financial year on 12
See MoreTanzania presents 2025-26 budget, introduces withholding tax and higher AMT
The budget speech highlighted key fiscal changes, which included a new withholding tax, higher alternative minimum tax, and VAT adjustments. Tanzania's Minister of Finance, Mwigulu Nchemba, has presented the 2025-26 Budget Speech to parliament on
See MoreUS: Senate proposes phasing out solar, wind tax credits
The proposal accelerates the expiration of renewable energy subsidies under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. A US Senate committee proposed phasing out tax credits for solar and wind energy by 2028 while extending incentives for nuclear,
See MoreVietnam: Parliament approves gradual tax rise on beer and strong alcohol by 2031
Vietnam plans to raise taxes on beer and strong alcohol to 90% by 2031. Vietnam’s parliament has approved a plan to increase taxes on beer and strong alcoholic beverages to 90% by 2031, up from the current 65%. The tax hike will be phased in
See MoreSwitzerland: Basel-City approves tax incentives and R&D fund in referendum
Switzerland’s Basel-City canton approved a referendum on 18 May 2025, introducing tax incentives, R&D grants, an innovation fund, and a new corporate tax structure starting in 2026. Voters in Switzerland’s Basel-City canton approved a
See MoreVenezuela: SENIAT announces adjustment to tax unit value
Venezuela’s SENIAT has raised the tax unit value from 9 to 43 bolivars, a 377.78% increase, effective immediately for national tax calculations. Venezuela’s National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (SENIAT) issued
See MoreBolivia announces extension of filing deadlines for May 2025
The last digits of one’s tax ID corresponds to a specific new deadline for submission. Bolivia’s tax authority (SIN) has extended the deadline for filing tax returns for the May 2025 fiscal period through Resolution No. 102500000026 on 3
See MoreCzech Republic considers amendments to Income Tax Act, plans R&D tax incentive boost
The amendments propose abolishing withholding tax, removing the CZK 40 million capital gains cap, and increasing R&D allowances. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation on the"Act on Single Monthly Employer
See MoreCzech Republic: Senate approves new tax and penalty waiver rules
The Czech Senate approved a bill on 11 June 2025, allowing tax authorities to waive penalties upon request and enabling the government to waive tax obligations during emergencies or legal irregularities. The Czech Republic’s Senate approved the
See MoreAustralia: ATO revises corporate tax residency guidelines
The ATO updated its corporate tax residency guidelines on 11 June 2025, clarifying the central management and control (CMC) test The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its corporate tax residency guidelines in PCG 2018/9 on 11 June 2025,
See MoreKenya: National Treasury publishes budget statement 2025-26, reduces corporate and digital tax rates
Kenya's National Treasury has released the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025. Kenya's National Treasury published the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025, outlining key tax measures aligning with proposals highlighted in the 2025
See MorePortugal extends corporate tax filing and payment deadlines for 2024
Portugal extended the 2024 corporate income tax (IRC) filing and payment deadline for calendar-year companies from 15 June 2025 to 30 June 2025. Portugal’s tax and customs authority issued Order No. 2/2025-XXV on 9 June 2025, extending the
See MoreBrazil: Government to raise tax on interest on equity in fiscal package
Brazil's Finance Ministry plans to increase the income tax on interest on equity (JCP) payments from 15% to 20% as part of a new fiscal package. Brazil's Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, announced on 10 June 2025 that the government is
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS outlines SEZ tax benefits for SMMEs to support investment and growth
SARS outlines SEZ tax incentives and licensing rules for SMMEs to support investment and trade. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the Traders and Travellers Connect Edition 5 on 9 June 2025, highlighting the benefits of special
See MoreUS: CRS publishes report on enforcing remedies for unfair foreign tax practices
The US House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on 22 May 2025, now with the Senate. A key tax measure includes adding section 899, "Enforcement of Remedies Against Unfair Foreign Taxes," to the Code. The US Congressional
See MoreAustralia: ATO announces GIC, SIC rates for Q1 2025-26
From 1 July 2025, the GIC annual rate will be 10.78%, and the SIC annual rate will be 6.78%. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced the general interest charge (GIC) rates and shortfall interest charge (SIC) rates for the first quarter of
See MoreAustralia: ATO confirms interest on late payments and underpayments is non-deductible from July 2025
The ATO reminds taxpayers that from 1 July 2025, interest on late payments and underpayments will no longer be tax deductible. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 10 June 202, reminding taxpayers that from 1 July 2025, interest
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Mississippi flood and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Mississippi affected by storms, floods, and straight-line winds starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file federal tax returns and make
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