US: IRS extends tax relief for Arkansas taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – AR-2024-01 – published on 6 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Arkansas that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and
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US: IRS extends tax relief for West Virginia taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2024-160 – published on 7 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
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Cyprus: Withholding tax declarations due by JulyÂ
In an announcement on 4 June 2024, the Cyprus tax authority declared that the withholding tax and contributions declaration (TF 7) can be submitted without an administrative fine until 31 July 2024. After this deadline, penalties as per the law
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Turkey adjusts tax debt instalments in force majeure extension
Turkey's Revenue Administration has released Presidential Decision No. 8515, adjusting instalment payments for tax debt restructuring under previous laws, which includes Law No. 7256 of 11 November 2020, and Law No. 7326 of 3 June 2021, in response
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Bangladesh possibly faces shortfall in tax collection target
Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to miss its ambitious tax collection target for the fiscal year 2023-24, according to economists and research agencies. Despite a 16% year-on-year growth in collections for the first 10
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes tax reforms for 2024
The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam is taking steps to improve the economy and support taxpayers. A draft resolution has been accomplished, outlining key changes that will come into effect in the second half of 2024. VAT rate reduction The
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Council of the EU agrees to adopt new withholding tax proceduresÂ
The Council of the European Union agreed to adopt new regulations for withholding tax procedures under the Council Directive on Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Due to the changes the Council
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Australia introduces consultation on draft legislation to waive withholding tax for US entertainers
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued a draft for public consultation on 10 May, 2024, regarding the legislation Taxation Administration (Withholding Variation for Certain Payments to US Resident Entertainers Including Athletes) Legislative
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Turkey extends and adjusts reduced withholding tax rates until July 2024
Turkey's Revenue Administration has introduced Presidential Decision No. 8434, which brings significant adjustments to the withholding tax rates applied to various forms of income, particularly those from Turkish lira (TRY) deposit accounts. This
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Taiwan introduces instalment option for settling significant supplementary taxes
On 7 May 2024, the Ministry of Finance in Taiwan released a notification regarding instalment alternatives for settling significant supplementary taxes. The notification states: The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA), MOF
See MoreTurkey extends force majeure for areas hit by 2023 earthquake
The Turkish Revenue Administration announced on 26 April 2024 that it had extended the state of force majeure for regions affected by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes. Initially set from 6 February 2023 to 31 July 2023, the state of force majeure
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Philippines extends withholding tax transition period for online platform payments to suppliersÂ
On 15 April 2024, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) published the Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 55-2024 of 15 April 2024. The Circular offers an extension of the transition period for digital financial services providers and
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Italy simplifies income tax and withholding compliance with new return deadlines
On 11 April 2024, Italy’s Revenue Agency announced it released Circular 8/E to clarify the simplification of tax return compliance under Legislative Decree No. 1 of January 2024 or the "Compliance Decree." The Circular provides simplification
See MoreAustralia: ATO offers tax returns concessions until 15 May 2024
On 17 April 2024, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) declared a concession for tax returns which will conclude on 15 May 2024. This concession allows individual, partnership and trust tax returns to be lodged by 5 June 2024 without penalties,
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Greece extends tax payment options with incentives for the tax year 2023
On 5 April 2024, Greece enacted legislation to establish income tax payment terms for the tax year 2023. Greek authorities are offering taxpayers with extended payment options for 2023. This applies to both individuals and entities operating as
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Paraguay eases penalties for unregistered vouchers and extends 2023 financial statements deadline
On 27 March 2024, Paraguay's National Directorate of Tax Revenues (Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios - DNIT) released General Resolution DNIT No. 07/24. This Resolution offers penalty relief for adhering to the electronic voucher
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India: CBDT issues a notification on withholding tax exemption on certain payments for specified payments to IFSC
On 7 March 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) of India released Notification No. 28/2024, delineating regulations for exempting certain payments to a "Unit" within an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) from withholding tax.
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Malta: Deadline extended for e-filing of corporate tax returns in 2024
On 28 February 2024, Malta’s Commissioner for Tax and Customs announced that it extended the deadlines for the electronic filing of income tax returns for companies in 2024. The updated deadlines for manual and electronic filing return deadlines
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