US: Georgia speeds up corporate tax rate cuts
The US state of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp signed the House Bill (HB) 111 into law on 15 April 2025, expediting the planned reduction of the corporate and individual income tax. The individual income tax rate cut was established by HB 1437 in
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Belgium releases draft domestic top-up tax return form
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance released an updated draft of the annual supplementary national tax return form on 10 April 2024. This supplementary national tax return form underwent public consultation in October 2024 and has
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Denmark proposes tax reform to align with OECD guidelines and simplify transfer pricing rules
The Danish Minister of Taxation introduced Bill L 194 to align with the OECD’s Minimum Tax Guidelines and ease transfer pricing (TP) documentation on 9 April 2025. The Bill aims to implement OECD administrative guidance under Pillar Two,
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OECD releases statement on outcomes of 17th inclusive framework meeting held on 7-10 April
The OECD released a public statement summarizing the key outcomes of the 17th plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, which took place from 7-10 April 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Domestic tax base erosion and profit
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Australia: ATO halts tax deductions for general and shortfall interest charges
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice denying deductions for general interest charges (GIC) and shortfall interest charges (SIC) from 1 July 2025 for late or outstanding tax payments, covering income years before and after this
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EU: Council adopts DAC9 to support Pillar Two filings
The Council of the EU announced on 14 April 2025 the formal adoption of changes to the Directive on administrative cooperation in taxation (Directive 2011/16/EU) to simplify filing obligations under the Pillar 2 Directive (DAC9). The directive
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Malawi: Parliament passes 2025-26 budget with corporate tax cut for permanent establishments
Malawi's Parliament approved the 2025-26 Budget on 26 March 2025, with several tax measures. The 2025-26 budget is estimated at MWK 8.08 trillion. The initial estimated MWK 8.5 trillion budget was adjusted before final approval. The main tax
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Chile sets tax rates for SMEs in the copper mining industry
Chile's Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued Circular No. 24 of 28 March 2025, setting new tax rates for small artisan miners and SMEs involved in copper mining and sales. Small artisan miners tax rates For small artisan miners using the
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Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador announces 2025 budget, introduces no changes to tax rates
Canada province Newfoundland and Labrador finance minister Siobhan Coady has presented the province’s 2025 budget on 9 April 2025. The minister mentioned the province’s deficit has decreased from CAD 1.5 billion in 2020-21 to CAD 372 million
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Germany: Coalition government to lower corporate tax rate amongst other policy changes
Germany’s new coalition government, formed by the conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), announced a set of tax measures on 9 April 2025 as part of their policy agreement. The measures include a
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Belgium revises 2025 advance income tax payment rules
Belgium's SPF Finance has updated its guidance on Advance Income Tax Payments for Companies. The quarterly advance payment deadlines for the 2025 tax year (2026 assessment year) are: For the first quarter: no later than 10 April 2025; For
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Romania brings amendments to construction tax
Romania introduced and enacted Government Emergency Ordinance no. 21/2025 (GEO 21/2025) on 4 April 2025, which amends the construction tax (pillar tax). The provisions of the ordinance take effect upon publication and will be applicable beginning
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Poland updates law to include new Pillar Two administrative guidelines
Poland's Ministry of Finance is working to finalise a draft legislation to amend the Equalization Tax Act for International and Domestic Groups, implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax under EU Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. This
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Algeria clarifies flat-rate tax regime measures under 2025 Finance Law
Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) announced new measures on 31 March 2025 affecting the Unique Flat-Rate Tax (IFU) regime under the 2025 Finance Law. These amendments will enhance tax compliance while streamlining the IFU regime. The
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US: IRS updates guidance on branch-level interest tax
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated practice unit on Branch-Level Interest Tax Concepts. Below is a general overview of the key points covered in this publication: Note: This Practice Unit was updated to remove
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Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance published a letter on 3 April 2025 addressing how Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting applies to tax-transparent partnerships, including their treatment under the Transitional CbCR Safe Harbour for Pillar
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Hong Kong issues profits tax, property tax, and employer’s returns for 2024-25
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued profits tax, property tax and employer's returns for 2024-25 on 1 April 2025. The IRD issued about 230,000 profits tax returns, 120,000 property tax returns and 330,000 employer's returns
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Brazil updates rules on social contribution top-up tax for Pillar 2
Brazil has issued Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.259 of 24 March 2025, which amends the regulations for the Additional Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL) contained in Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,228 of 3 October 2024. The Additional
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