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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Germany publishes draft law to amend global minimum tax
The German Ministry of Finance has released a discussion draft for a proposed amendment to the law implementing Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 on establishing a global minimum level of taxation – lowering the low tax threshold for foreign
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US: CRS reviews marginal effective tax rates on investment, expiring tax cuts
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report (R48153) on 13 August 2024, examining tax rate differences by asset, sector, and source of finance. The report also evaluates the relative incentives for investment. The Tax Cuts and Jobs
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US: Kamala Harris promises to increase corporate tax rate
US Vice President Kamala Harris, during her campaign on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Monday, 19 August 2024, said that she will increase the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%. However, Harris has committed
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Sweden proposes amendments to align Additional Tax Act with EU global minimum tax directive
The Sweden's Ministry of Finance unveiled a set of proposed amendments to the Act (2023:875) on Additional Tax, aimed at aligning with the EU Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 on 15 August 2024. This directive seeks to establish a global minimum tax
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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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Vietnam proposes changes to corporate income tax rules
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has released a draft law proposing changes to the country's corporate income tax (CIT) rule. The draft is expected to be presented to the National Assembly for consideration in October 2024 and ratified in May
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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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Greece imposes special levy on gas-fuelled electricity producers for August
Greece has implemented a new law imposing a special levy on electricity producers that use natural gas as fuel for August 2024. This levy, set at EUR 10 per thermal megawatt-hour of the higher heating value of natural gas, is part of the
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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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UK: HMRC revises guidance on multinational, domestic top-up taxes
The UK HMRC released updated guidance on ‘How to prepare for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax’ on 6 August, 2024. HMRC online service HMRC is developing a new online service to enable businesses to meet their MTT
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Kazakhstan publishes updated tax code draft
Kazakhstan's Ministry of National Economy has updated the draft of its new tax code, introducing several amendments, on 24 July 2024. Key amendments Sector-specific corporate tax rates The draft proposes new sector-specific corporate tax
See MoreAustralia updates petroleum resource rent tax rules
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced new Petroleum Resource Rent Tax regulations on 6 August, 2024. The Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) reform aims to deliver a fairer return to the Australian community from their natural resources.
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Turkey enacts tax reform law, includes Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Turkish Revenue Administration has officially published Law No. 7524 in the Official Gazette, on 2 August 2024, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at aligning with international standards. This legislation encompasses various measures,
See MoreGreece: MoF proposes 3% tax discount for early lump-sum payments
The Greek Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed extending the 3% discount for lump-sum personal income tax (PIT) payments until 2 August 2024. Originally, the discount was only available for payments made by the initial filing deadline of 31
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