Ecuador sets 2023 tax year presumptive assessment rates
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has published Resolution No. NAC- DGERCGC25-00000002 on 30 January 2025, detailing the coefficients for presumptive tax assessments for 2023. The 2023 coefficients, which differ based on industry or
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US: IRS announces safe harbours for commercial clean vehicle credit
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2025-9 on the Section 45W Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles and Incremental Cost for 2025. This notice provides safe harbours regarding the incremental cost and retail price
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Malta: Government extends property tax incentives for 2025
The Maltese government has extended key property tax incentives until 31 December 2025, supporting homebuyers, family businesses, and urban conservation efforts. First-time buyers will continue to benefit from duty exemptions, while second-time
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Denmark introduces Green Investment Window, allows more than 100% expense deductions for eligible investments
Denmark's newly agreed framework for the Green Investment Window is a step toward strengthening Danish businesses in their shift toward a more sustainable economy. Under this agreement, companies investing in climate-friendly production between 1
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Ireland: Revenue updates corporation tax manual with new rules on company dissolution
Irish Revenue's eBrief No. 030/25 on 31 January 2025 introduces updates to Tax and Duty Manual Part 08-02-01, refining Corporation Tax rules on income charges and adding a new section 4.6 focused on company dissolution. This manual provides an
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US: MTC issues proposal to define digital products for state taxation
The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) Workgroup issued a proposal on 23 January 2025 exploring the creation of a distinct tax classification for digital products. The intention is to separate digital goods from traditional classifications like
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UK introduces new tax regulations for self-assessment returns
The UK tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has introduced new regulations requiring taxpayers to provide additional details in their annual self-assessment tax returns. The Income Tax (Additional Information to be included in
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US Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and John Cornyn have introduced bipartisan legislation on 30 January 2025 aimed at blocking businesses from claiming foreign tax credits or deductions for taxes paid to fund the Russian government's war
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Norway plans tax relief for mutual (investment) funds
Norway's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on the proposed new tax measures to support mutual (investment) funds. The new tax regulations aim to eliminate double taxation and offer Norwegian funds a more favourable framework.
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues guidance on double taxation relief
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has released guidance on double taxation relief under the country’s tax treaties. The guidance outlines available methods for avoiding double taxation, including exemption and credit
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Australia: ATO targets thin capitalisation in trust reviews
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced on 30 January 2025 regarding its focus on the updated thin capitalisation rules as part of its justified trust reviews. Thin capitalisation in focus for justified trust reviews How we're
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Canada delays capital gains tax hike to 2026
Canada’s Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, has announced that the federal government is deferring—from 25 June 2024 to 1 January 2026—the date on which the capital gains inclusion rate would increase from
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The UK tax authority, HMRC, has opened a public consultation on the supplementary draft guidance regarding the Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax on 28 January 2025. This release of draft guidance contains sections on flow-through
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Portugal announces 2024 FY municipal surcharge rates for corporations
The Portuguese Tax Authority has issued Circular Letter No. 20273/2025 on 22 January 2025, outlining the municipal surcharge rates for corporate tax in fiscal year 2024. The circular introduces several key provisions, including: Lower
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Indonesia updates CRS participating and reportable jurisdictions for 2025
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes has published Announcement No. 1/PJ/2025 on 24 January 2025, listing the participating and reportable jurisdictions for the 2025 automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting
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Netherlands advances with controversial savings, investment income tax reforms
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued Letter No. 2025-0000021906 on 24 January 2025, informing both houses of parliament of its decision to move forward with a proposed overhaul of the taxation regime for savings and investment income,
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Philippines: BOI consults 2025 investment priority plan
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) has announced a series of public consultations for the Draft 2025 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP). These consultations are scheduled to occur in three key locations: Quezon City on 31 January
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Panama introduces new return form for Colon Free Zone taxpayers
Panama’s General Directorate of Revenue has introduced a new income tax return form for Colon Free Zone taxpayers, now available in the eTax 2.0 system. Taxpayers must update their status as Colon Free Zone users in the eTax 2.0 system to
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