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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Paraguay announces extension for 2024 financial statement submissions
Paraguay's National Directorate of Tax Revenues (DNIT) has issued General Resolution DNIT No. 29/25, which extends the deadline for corporate taxpayers (IRE) to submit financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024. The new
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Malta extends deadlines for electronic filing of corporate tax returns in 2025
Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has revealed the extended deadlines for submitting corporate income tax returns electronically in 2025. This announcement was made by the Government of Malta on 25 March 2025. The Commissioner for Tax and
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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: Michigan, Texas offer state tax relief after disasters
In response to recent natural disasters that have heavily impacted communities, Michigan and Texas have announced tax filing and payment relief for individuals and businesses. Michigan: Relief for people and businesses hit by severe winter
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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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US: IRS extends 2024 tax deadline for disaster victims in 12 states
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2025-41 on 4 April 2025, in which it reminded individuals and businesses in areas covered by 2024 disaster declarations that their 2024 federal income tax returns and tax payments for tax year 2024 are
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Hong Kong publishes 2024-25 profits tax filing guide
Hong Kong has published a guide for 2023-25 profits tax filings. The 2024-2025 profits tax filing season began on 1 April 2024 with the mass distribution of profits tax returns. Who should file Newly registered business Generally, a
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India enacts Finance Act 2025, offers support for targeted sectors of the economy
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the Finance Act 2025 on 29 March 2025. The Act was officially enacted on 29 March 2025, following the President's assent, implementing the provisions outlined in the 2025–2026
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Costa Rica plans new telecom tax rules
Costa Rica’s tax authority (DGT) published a draft resolution on 25 March 2025 with new regulations for filing and paying two taxes for telecommunications operators: the Spectrum Reserve Fee and the Special Parafiscal Contribution for FONATEL. The
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Hong Kong introduces upgraded electronic profits tax filing services
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched the new versions and enhanced features of electronic filing of profits tax return services on 1 April 2025. The IRD Taxonomy Package and IRD iXBRL Data Preparation Tools enables all
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US: Arkansas offers tax relief for storm affected residents
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed an executive order on 20 March 2025 announcing tax filing and payment relief for individuals and businesses impacted by the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that swept through the state on 14
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US: FinCEN drops beneficial ownership reporting rules, updates foreign company deadlines
The US Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced, on 21 March 2025, that it is removing beneficial ownership reporting requirements for US companies and US persons to report beneficial ownership information
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Hong Kong notifies tax representatives of 2024-25 tax return filing block extension scheme
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the Block Extension Scheme for the Lodgement of 2024/25 Tax Returns. As in previous years, the letter confirms that the Block Extension Scheme
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Nigeria: House keeps corporate tax at 30% and VAT at 7.5%
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved and adopted the recommendations of its Committee on Finance, which retains the value added tax (VAT) rate at 7.5%. The previous proposal was to increase to 12.5%, which was set for 2026. The House
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Greece announces 2024 tax return deadlines
The Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has announced the commencement of corporate and personal income tax return filing for the 2024 tax year. Corporate income tax returns: For businesses whose tax year ends on 31 December 2024:
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US: IRS announces tax relief for West Virginia taxpayers impacted by adverse weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2025-34 on 14 March 2025, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides
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US: Idaho offers tax relief for South California taxpayers affected by wildfires
The Idaho State Tax Commission announced on 6 March 2025 that it is extending the deadlines to file and pay taxes for victims of the southern California wildfires and straight-line winds. Affected taxpayers in Los Angeles County will have until
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