Finland consults Minimum Tax Act amendments
Finland's Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on proposed changes to the Minimum Tax Act on Monday, 12 August 2024. The Minimum Tax Act was passed at the end of 2023. It implements the Pillar Two global minimum tax in line with
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Australia: Senate Committee recommends passing Pillar Two global minimum tax legislation
The Australian Senate Economics Legislation Committee released its report regarding the provisions of three legislations aimed at implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax in Australia. The report recommends that the bills be passed. The
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Ireland updates guidance on Pillar Two global minimum tax
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 213/24, which provides new guidance on administering the Pillar Two global minimum tax, along with updated information on the implementation of the Pillar Two rules, on 8 August 2024. The Tax and Duty Manual
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US: IRS, Treasury propose dual consolidated loss rules
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Department of Treasury have released Rules Regarding Dual Consolidated Losses and the Treatment of Certain Disregarded Payments, in which it proposed regulations that offer guidance on the dual
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Puerto Rico: Nonprofit releases report on Pillar Two global minimum tax
Puerto Rican organisation Espacios Abiertos (Open Spaces) has released a report that quantifies and analyses the effect of the 15% global minimum tax (GMT) and the opportunities and risks that it represents for Puerto Rico. The study also discusses
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Australia: ATO to form pillar two tax working group
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced the formation of a working group to facilitate consultations on the implementation of the Pillar Two global minimum tax in Australia for multinational companies. Applications to join this group
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Cyprus approves all Pillar Two safe harbours, administrative guidance
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance, in a release, announced that Cyprus has agreed to all safe harbours and administrative guidance provided by the BEPS Inclusive Framework concerning the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax (GloBE rules). The release
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US: Oregon reportedly proposes higher taxes for corporations
The US State of Oregon, in its Initiative Petition 17 (IP 17), has reportedly proposed to raise minimum taxes for corporations in Oregon with sales over USD 25 million. Initiative Petition 17 proposes to increase state taxes paid by certain
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US: Lawmakers urge treasury secretary to enforce 15% corporate minimum tax
US Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Angus King (I-ME), Michael Bennett (D-CO.), and Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) are urging to fully implement the 15% Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). A signed letter was sent to Treasury Secretary
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Australia introduces Pillar Two global minimum tax legislation in parliament
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on 4 July, 2024, the introduction of legislation in parliament aimed at implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax. Introduced by the Albanese Government, the legislation ensures multinational
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Italy issues decree for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
Italy's Ministry of Finance announced on 3 July, 2024, the publication of the “Decree of 1 July 2024”. The Decree contains the methods of implementing the national minimum tax or Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) provided for in
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Australia notifies implementation status of Pillar Two GloBe rules
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has shared key consultation feedback and findings regarding the implementation of the OECD/G20 Two Pillar Solution in Australia on 24 June 2024. It expects to complete the development of the necessary mechanisms
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Belgium extends deadline for initial Pillar Two registration notification
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance, in a notice on 2 July 2024, announced the deadline extension for the initial submission of the registration notification for the Pillar Two global minimum tax. The deadline has been extended until
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on pending domestic and global minimum tax
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued guidance on implementing the OECD/G20 Two Pillar Solution, also known as the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax, for multinational businesses in Australia on 24 June, 2024. Although this measure has
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Latvia publishes law for partial adoption of Pillar Two GloBE rules
Latvia published the Law on Ensuring a Global Minimum Tax Level for Large Enterprise Groups in the Official Gazette on 20 June, 2024. The law went into effect starting 21 June, 2024. As previously reported, Latvia had chosen to postpone the
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Norway: MOF seeks feedback on tax distribution rule under Pillar Two GloBE rules
Norway’s Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation regarding the proposed implementation of the tax distribution rule (Undertaxed Profits Rule - UTPR) under Pillar Two of the OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project on 19
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Canada implements legislation for global minimum tax, digital service tax
Canada's Department of Finance announced that the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill C-59) and the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1 (Bill C-69) received royal assent on 20 June, 2024. The key measures from the 2023 Fall
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Norway to implement Pillar 2 UTPR in 2025
Norway’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Supplementary Tax Act. As previously noted, Norway announced the Supplementary Tax Act in the Official Gazette on 12 January 2024, which provides the
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