Pakistan: FBR extends last date for filing tax returns up to November 15
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Circular No. 08 for extension in date of filing of income tax returns to 15 November 2017 from 31 October 2017 for salary persons and business individuals. Similarly, the date of filing of income tax
See MoreUS: IRS reminds tax preparers to renew PTIN
The Internal Revenue Service, on 26 October 2017, reminded the nation’s more than 727,000 federal tax return preparers that they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for 2018. All current PTINs will expire Dec. 31,
See MoreDenmark: Planning to launch a pilot scheme to support SMEs on compliance matters
The Danish tax agency will launch a pilot scheme to support small- and medium-sized enterprises on value-added tax and direct tax compliance matters from 1 January 2018. The Government said, the new "VAT and tax check" will allow companies to
See MorePuerto Rico: Guidance on due dates extension for specific tax return and payment obligations
Treasury Department (PRTD) has published a guide Information Bulletin 17-17 on Circular Letter (CL) 17-13, which has deferred the due dates for particular tax returns and payment accountabilities due to the exceptional circumstances stated by the
See MoreAustralia: Consultation on Consolidation Integrity Measures
On 11 September 2017, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services released draft tax consolidation legislation and an explanatory memorandum for public consultation. These important measures restore integrity to the tax consolidation rules. The
See MoreUAE: The FTA launches an interactive website
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced an interactive website on the basis of best international standards and practices for introducing legal entities and society to the tax system and facilitate tax compliance. The site is rich in important
See MoreIndia: Government extends deadline for Income Tax returns and audit reports
The government on 31 August 2017, extended the deadline for all Income Tax returns and audit reports till 31 October 2017, for all taxpayers who were liable to file returns by 30 September 2017. “The ‘due-date’ for filing Income Tax Returns
See MoreIndonesia updates Form DGT-1 for non-resident taxpayers
Indonesian tax authority issued a Regulation PER-10/PJ/2017 that commences a new “certificate of domicile” standard for non-resident taxpayers and it is effective from 1 August 2017. According to the new Regulation, there are 2 types of
See MoreSaudi Arabia: Decree amending appeal procedure
Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree No. M/113 of 25 July 2017 amending the country's income tax law with regard to penalties and appeals procedures. According to the Decree, the General Authority of Zakat and Tax is expressly given the power to impose
See MoreItaly: Deadline for 2016 Tax Return extended
The Decree of 26 July 2017 from the President of the Italian Council of Ministers was published in the Official Gazette on 28 July 2017. According to the Decree, the deadline to submit the annual tax return (corporate income tax (IRES), regional tax
See MoreRomania: Ordinance on mandatory electronic tax return filing published
Romania has published in the Official Journal of 2 August 2017- Regulation No 2326/2017, according to which tax returns will have to be submitted electronically to the National Agency for Fiscal Administration. Tax returns to be submitted
See MoreCyprus: Taxpayers must submit a temporary tax return before 31st July
All companies that are Cyprus tax residents and taxed in accordance with the Cyprus Income Tax Laws and Regulations are required to submit a temporary tax return Form T.D.6 by 31 July 2017. Temporary tax for 2017 is payable in two equal
See MoreGreece: Extension of submission deadline for 2016 tax returns
The Finance Ministry has announced a decision relating to the extension of the tax return submission deadline. Under Article 3 of law no. 4172/2013, the deadline for submission of individual and company income tax returns is to be extended until
See MoreIreland: Revenue assessment in the absence of a return
On 19 June 2017, the Irish Revenue published the Tax and Duty Manual Part 41A-05-02 that has been amended in paragraph 1 in relation to the pursuit of outstanding returns and in paragraph 4 in relation to appeal provisions. According to this
See MoreCanada: Minister announces consultation on changes to the Voluntary Disclosures Program
Although most Canadians pay their tax and expect a responsive and fair tax system, some net high wealth individuals are continuing to find ways to avoid paying the tax they owe, placing an unfair burden on the country. The Canadian Government and
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS introduces improvements to the dispute management process
On 15 May 2017 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced important changes and improvements to its current dispute management process as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering a better service to taxpayers. The following changes
See MoreCanada: Government offers relief to flood-affected taxpayers
In response to problems caused by the recent flooding across the country, particularly in Quebec and Ontario provinces, the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) is making available relief for individuals, businesses, and first responders that are unable to
See MoreCanada: A record number of Canadian citizens are using electronic filing services
To deliver the Canadian government’s commitment to Canadian citizens, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to expand its offering of online services and the number of online users is increasing. Taxpayers are using the CRA’s online services
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