Poland extends public consultation deadline for Pillar Two global minimum tax rules
Poland’s Minister of Finance Andrzej Domański announced on 16 May, 2024, the extension of the public consultation regarding the draft bill for the implementation of the EU Minimum Tax Directive under Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14
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National Bank of Ukraine lowers key policy rate, late payment penalty interest
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has declared a change in its key policy rate. Effective from 26 April, 2024; the rate now stands at 13.5% per annum; down from the previous 14.5%. Additionally, the late payment penalty interest, linked to the
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UK: HMRC announces notice on registration and basic guidance for pillar 2 top-up taxes
The UK HMRC released a notice regarding the registration process and basic guidance for Pillar 2 top-up taxes in the UK on Monday, 20 May, 2024. Pillar 2 top-up taxes registration (notice 1) The notice explains how to register for Pillar 2
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Singapore: IRAS provides direction on GloBE rules and domestic top-up tax implementation
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released directives regarding the Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules and Domestic Top-up Tax (DTT). As outlined in Budget 2024, Singapore will adopt the GloBE Income Inclusion Rule (IIR)
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Bangladesh: Reduced tax for asset management companies and exporters of goods, exemptions for OBU
The tax environment in Bangladesh is undergoing significant changes due to the implementation of Income Tax Act 2023 and Customs Act 2023. Recent tax-related developments allow for decreased tax rates for asset management companies (which have
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US: Colorado offers temporary income tax rate cut for 2024
The Governor of Colorado signed Bill SB24-228 into law on 14 May 2024. It introduces significant amendments concerning the refund of excess state revenues. This legislation reduces both individual and corporate income tax rates from 4.40% to
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Estonia aligns tax laws with EU directives
Estonia, on 2 May, 2024, unveiled a new Act in their official gazette. The Act supplements existing tax legislation, including the Tax Information Exchange Act, the Taxation Act, and the Income Tax Act, to align with European Union
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Belgium passes global minimum tax law amendments
The Belgian Chamber of Representatives, on 2 May, 2024, passed the law on various tax provisions including initiatives for reforming investment deductions. Other notable measures include provisions concerning the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax and
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Colombia clarifies tax obligations for non-resident filers
The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) on 30 April, 2024, released Ruling 305, which tackles various inquiries related to the new regulations affecting non-residents with a Significant Economic Presence (SEP) in Colombia. Key points Ruling 305
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Austria proposes tax breaks for startups and SMEs
The Ministry of Finance has released the draft Tax Amendment Act 2024 for public feedback. This proposed legislation seeks to modify Austrian tax laws to comply with EU standards while offering assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises and
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Bangladesh: NBR conditionally reduces corporate tax
In a strategic move aimed at fostering economic growth while maintaining fiscal prudence, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a targeted reduction in corporate tax rates. This reduction comes with stringent conditions, reflecting a
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Denmark proposes tax reform to align with global standards
Denmark's parliament is considering a draft law L 186 in order to strengthen the country's minimum tax regime and align it with international standards. The proposal, submitted by the Tax Ministry on 30 April, 2024, aims to ensure full compliance
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El Salvador exempts foreign earnings from income tax
El Salvador’s Legislative Decree No. 969 – published on 14 March 2024 in the Official Gazette – broadens the scope of income exempted from income tax, as per Article 3 of the Income Tax Law, which effectively exempts all foreign-sourced
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Canada: New federal budget proposal may impact charities
Canada’s 2024 federal budget proposal may affect charities due to amendments made to the donation receipt requirements, and modification to the communication process between Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and charitable organisations. The budget
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US: Proposed bill could affect a taxpayer’s CAMT liability for 2023
A new provision was included in the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (IRA) on Monday, 6 May, 2024, officially known as H.R. 5376, which included a new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). This tax is determined based on the financial
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Belgium: Parliament adopts changes to pillar two global minimum tax rules
Belgium’s Parliament has adopted the changes to the Pillar Two global Minimum Tax Rules approved for multinational enterprises and large-scale domestic groups in December, 2023. The amendments will be enforced for fiscal years beginning from 31
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Mongolia: Parliament approves changes to corporate and personal income tax laws
Mongolia’s parliament has approved new changes to corporate income tax laws and personal income tax laws. It also introduced a capital gains tax on stock and securities transactions. The laws will go into effect starting 1 July
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Canada: 2024 budget implementation act includes pillar two global minimum tax
Canada's Department of Finance announced, on 30 April 2024, that it tabled the “Notice of Ways and Means Motion to introduce an Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on 16 April 2024”. This legislation will
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