Canada: CRA updates T5008 guide for return of securities transactions
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published an updated T5008 guide 2015 regarding filing securities transactions returns on 12th January 2016. Under the Income Tax Act, the term "filer" refers to the person (individual or organization) that must
See MoreFrance-New tax and social security changes including mandatory e-filing of tax returns
The French Social Security Financial and Income Tax Bills of 2016 will bring changes to the countries income tax and social security rates and bands. Additionally, e-filing of returns will be mandatory for any individual earning in excess of EUR
See MoreBrazil: New deadlines for corporate tax e-filing
On 3rd December 2015 Brazil’s tax authority (Receita Federal do Brasil - RFB) announced new deadlines for certain information filings by corporate taxpayers for 2015. The guidance of Instruções Normativas nº 1.594/15 and nº 1.595/2015,
See MoreSpain: Budget for 2016 contains important tax measures
The Spanish government gazetted the details of the Budget for 2016 on 30 October 2015, addressing some significant income tax measures. Corporate income tax Companies whose total annual income does not exceed EUR 75,000 and whose exempt annual
See MoreSingapore: Corporate Tax Filing for 2015
The Inland Revenue of Singapore (IRAS) has reminded all companies to file their income tax returns for the 2015 assessment year by 30 November 2015. This is the first year that all companies in Singapore have the e-filing facility. All companies are
See MoreUK: Online Tax Summaries
More than 8 million taxpayers who filed their 2013 to 2014 tax return electronically by the 31 January deadline can now access their online tax summary. The summaries set out how much tax and National Insurance each person has paid in the tax year,
See MoreNigeria: Public notice of new filing rules for non-resident companies
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a public notice in accordance with section 55 of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA) on 28th January 2015 requiring all resident and non-resident companies to file their tax returns on a real
See MoreSouth Africa: Revised Corporate Tax Returns Reflect REIT Reporting Requirements
The South Africa Revenue Service announced changes to the income tax return (ITR14) in respect of the 2014 year of assessment, to reflect rules for identifying a real estate investment trust (REIT). The changes are as follows; For the
See MoreEstonia: publishes a new version of combined tax form to report both corporate and payroll taxes
Estonia tax authority has published a new version of combined form to report both corporate and payroll taxes and which will be effective beginning in 2015. The first filing of the new form must be completed by 10 February
See MoreUruguay: Due date extends for nonresident entities to file return
According to the Resolution dated on 13 October 2014, Economy and Finance Ministry of Uruguay will permit nonresident entities that have not yet complied with filing the holders’ information return under Law No. 18,930 to submit the return
See MoreUK: No paper tax returns from November 2014 otherwise a penalty of £100
The deadline for filing paper tax return has passed on 31 October, 2014. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will not receive any paper tax returns from November 2014. Even if you have no tax to pay, or you eventually pay your tax on time, a late paper
See MoreNigeria: Changes Income tax law for companies
According to section 55 of the income tax law for companies, the Federal Inland Revenue of Nigeria has declared a policy change and stated that non-resident companies will be required to file their returns. Non-resident companies have filed their
See MorePeru-New resolution on reporting of stocks and shares
The Peruvian tax authority issued Resolution 200-2014-SUNAT/4B0000 which entered into effect on 28 June. The resolution amended the Resolution 169-2014-SUNAT/4B0000. According to the new resolution Form 1065 need not to be filed for the issuance,
See MorePeru-Guidance on reporting of stocks and shares
The tax administration of Peru issued in June 2014 guidance-Resolución Superintendencia No. 169/2014/SUNAT giving approval for an electronic form for Peruvian taxpayers to provide information about the issuance, transfer, and cancelation of stocks
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS announces Tax Season 2014
Tax Season 2014 for South Africa has been announced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) which is started from 1 July, 2014. This is an important co-relation between government and taxpayers who make a vital contribution to the country’s
See MoreMexico: Annual tax return application available for individuals
The Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) has informed taxpayers who derived income from salaries in 2013 that they will receive their tax refund within the following 5 days after submitting the tax return. The deadline for submitting the annual
See MoreMalaysia- issues filing program for calendar year 2014
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued the filing program for 2014: Non-corporate entities: Form Deadline period for submission Form E – Return Form of Employer 31 March 2014 hand
See MoreUS: IRS Mentions Smooth Start to Tax Filing Season
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that it had received one-third of the individual income tax returns it had expected to receive during the whole 2014 filing season in the first three weeks. During each week in this
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