Brazil: 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
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South 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
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US: 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
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Australia: 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
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US: 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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Italy announces tax incentive for hiring researchers
Italy has passed a law focused on education, technical institutes, teachers, school infrastructure, and tax credits for companies hiring researchers. Italy has enacted Law No. 79 of 5 June 2025, which was published in the Official Gazette. This
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Hong Kong passes law allowing company re-domiciliation
The inward re-domiciliation regime in Hong Kong was enacted on 23 May 2025, allowing non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile while keeping their legal identity and business continuity. The Hong Kong company inward re-domiciliation regime became
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Kazakhstan revises tax treaty list for CFC rules
Kazakhstan has updated its list of jurisdictions eligible for CFC rule exemptions, removing several countries and Swiss cantons, effective 22 May 2025. Kazakhstan issued Order No. 247 on 22 May 2025, amending Order No. 680 of 19 June 2023. The
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Oklahoma wildfire and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Oklahoma affected by wildfires and straight-line winds starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file federal tax returns and make
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Missouri wildfire and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for Missouri residents and businesses affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until November 3, 2025, to file federal tax returns and make payments. The
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Texas storm victims
The IRS has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Texas impacted by severe storms and flooding starting on 26 March 2025. Affected taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file tax returns and make payments. The US
See MoreHong Kong updates list of profit tax-exempt debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released updated Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) lists as of 31 March 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) updated its list of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) on 10 June 2025,
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Spain consults on Pillar 2 tax reporting forms
Spain is seeking feedback on a draft order introducing key reporting forms for the complementary tax, which runs until 24 June 2025. Spain’s Ministry of Finance opened a public consultation on 3 June 2025 concerning a draft order that sets out
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UK: HMRC issues updated guidance on multinational and domestic top-up taxes
The UK HMRC updated its guidance on preparing for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June 2025. UK HMRC updated its guidance on How to prepare for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June
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Singapore: IRAS updates e-tax guide on foreign asset disposal gains
IRAS revises tax rules for foreign asset sales—gains may be taxable if transactions lack economic substance in Singapore, effective 1 January 2024. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) published an updated e-Tax Guide Income Tax:
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Colombia updates self-withholding tax rates starting June 2025
Colombia revises self-withholding tax rates from 1 June 2025, with new sector-based rates and payment thresholds. Colombia’s Ministry of Finance has issued Decree No. 0572 on 28 May 2025, updating the self-withholding tax rates for a broad
See MoreUS: IRS reminds taxpayers due date of second quarter estimated tax payment of 16 June
The IRS issued a reminder that the second quarter 2025 estimated tax payment is due on 16 June 2025. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2025-65 on 6 June 2025, reminding taxpayers that the second quarter 2025 estimated tax payment is
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