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
See MoreHong 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
See MoreUS: 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
See MoreTurkey opens corporate tax filing period for 2024
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has opened the corporate income tax filing period for the 2024 fiscal year. Corporate taxpayers must file their returns electronically via the Digital Tax Office between 1 and 30 April 2025. This announcement
See MoreHong 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
See MoreIndia 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
See MoreGhana: Parliament passes 2025 budget measures
Ghana's Ministry of Finance announced that the Parliament approved several 2025 Budget measures on 26 March 2025. The passage of these bills marks a major leap for economic reform and a significant step in fulfilling the government’s commitment
See MoreCosta 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
See MoreHong 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
See MoreUS: 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
See MoreEU approves proposal to delay certain corporate sustainability reporting, due diligence requirements
The EU Member states' representatives (Coreper) have approved the EU Council's position (“negotiating mandate”) on one of the Commission's proposals to simplify EU rules and thus boost EU competitiveness on 26 March 2025. This proposal (the
See MoreUS: 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
See MoreAustralia to tax digital assets under current tax laws
Australia’s government announced its upcoming initiative regarding the development of its digital asset industry on 21 March 2025. The Albanese Government is developing a fit for purpose digital asset regime to help build a more dynamic and
See MoreMalaysia introduces new consolidated income tax and employer audit framework
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released a new Tax Audit Framework on Income Tax and Employer on 15 March 2025. The updated framework replaces several previous audit frameworks, including: Tax Audit Framework (2022); Tax
See MoreHong 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
See MorePuerto Rico clarifies e-filing process for 2024 corporate tax returns
Puerto Rico's Department of Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 25-07 on 15 March 2025, which outlines the process for electronically filing corporate income tax returns for the 2024 tax year. As stated in Internal Revenue
See MoreNigeria: 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
See MoreItaly releases 2024 corporate tax return forms
Italy’s tax authorities have released tax return forms for the fiscal year of 2024. The return forms are: Corporate tax (IRES) return form: Redditi 2025–SC and instructions, approved by Protocol No. 131067/2025 of 17 March 2025;
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