Philippines sets 20% corporate tax for companies under enhanced deduction
The Philippine Senate passed the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (Create More) Act on 9 September 2024. The Create More Act modifies the Create Act, which was enacted
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US: IRS proposes new corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) rules
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2024-235 on 12 September 2024, proposing regulations to provide guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The Inflation Reduction Act created the CAMT, which imposes a 15% minimum
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Belgium launches prepayment system for pillar two taxes
The Belgian tax authorities Federal Public Service (SPF) announced that the prepayment system for the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) and Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) top-up tax was activated on 2 September 2024. Taxpayers who prepay these
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Brazil to tax big tech firms if revenue declines
Brazil's Ministry of Finance announced that it plans to present proposals to Congress to tax big tech companies and implement a global minimum tax of 15% for multinational corporations on 2 September 2024. These new tax measures will be enforced
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Iceland consults Pillar Two global minimum tax
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has announced plans to introduce an amendment during the autumn parliamentary session on 28 August 2024 proposing a minimum tax rate of 15% for multinational enterprises (MNEs) with annual
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Canada consults global minimum tax, capital gain inclusion rate draft legislation
Canada’s Department of Finance invites public feedback on draft legislative proposals to implement the 2024 Budget and other previously announced tax measures. These proposals include changes such as introducing a global minimum tax and increasing
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Israel to implement Pillar Two QDMTT in 2026
Israel's Ministry of Finance announced its initial plan to implement the qualified domestic minimum top-up tax (QDMTT) in 2026, as part of the OECD Pillar Two international tax reform. The enforcement of QDMTT will eliminate the need for Israeli
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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 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’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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