Italy publishes new WHT return form
On 15 January 2020, the Italian tax administration approved the updated withholding tax (WHT) return form 770/2020 for fiscal year 2019. The withholding tax return form must be filed electronically by 31 October
See MoreIsrael issues RTP of tax returns for FY 2019
On 30 December 2019, the tax administration of Israel issued an updated list of reportable tax positions (RTP) for financial year (FY) 2016 to FY 2018. All RTPs will apply to Israeli taxpayers with respect to their income tax returns submitted for
See MoreQatar publishes new regulations to amend income tax law
On 11 December 2019, Qatar published Executive regulations 39/2019 in the Official Gazette, introduced new Income Tax Law No. 24 of 2018. The new regulations are generally effective from 12 December 2019. Key features of the new regulations
See MoreCyprus: Tax department publishes income tax return form for 2018
On 3 October 2019, the Cyprus tax department has published corporate income tax return form (TD4) for 2018. The basic difference between 2018 and 2017 return form is the part 3. Under this taxpayer is requested to confirm whether a Transfer Pricing
See MoreRussia publishes amendments related to corporation tax
On 29 September 2019, the Russian Government signed a Law no. 325-FZ (Amendments to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation) and published in the Official Gazette. The main amendments relating to corporate income tax are as follows: Limitation
See MoreNigeria: FIRS introduces e-filing for submitting TP returns
On 27 September 2019, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) described the way of how to submit transfer pricing (TP) returns through the electronic platform, when it is active. Now, the FIRS is get ready to automate the process of filing TP
See MoreColombia: Reminder on tax amnesty deadline
It’s a reminder for the Colombian taxpayers wishing to take part in ongoing tax amnesties. The Colombian 2019 tax reform establishes a tax amnesty to “normalize” (i) unreported assets; or (ii) nonexistent liabilities that were included on a
See MoreCosta Rica publishes resolutions on returns related to capital income, capital gains and others
On 30 July 2019, Costa Rican tax administration released a resolutions amending withholding tax forms and procedures on interest, dividends, and foreign income for the tax period July 2019 forward. The resolution provides several measures
See MoreIndia: CBDT issues FAQs on filling of ITR forms for AY 2019-20
On 8 August 2019, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 18, which includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the completion of income tax return (ITR) forms for Assessment Year (AY) 2019-20. The FAQs are aimed
See MoreDenmark: Tax Agency allows for the opportunity to re-open certain transfer pricing cases
On 12 July 2019 the Danish Tax Agency issued a new decree (SKM2019.374.SKTtST) regarding transfer pricing documentation in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Microsoft case. The decree allows some taxpayers to reopen Denmark transfer
See MoreRussia updates the CFC notification form
On 1 August 2019, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) has approved the amended CFC and the filing procedure in electronic form with an order of 5 July 2019 No. MMV-7-13 / 338. This regulation extends the list of information on foreign organizations
See MoreAlgeria: DGI issues a guideline on electronic tax declaration
The Algerian tax agency Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) has recently published a guideline on electronic tax declaration and payment procedures. The guideline provides the following information: requirements to access the electronic
See MoreGreece: Tax authority clarifies the limitation period for the late filing of tax return
On 1 July 2019, the tax authority published the Circular E.2123 explaining the application of the limitation period in the event of late filing of a tax return. The new Circular amends Circular 1165/2018 in relation to the limitation period of 15
See MoreUK: Consultation on tax dispute resolution
On 2 July 2019 the UK government published for consultation draft Regulations to implement EU Council Directive 2017/1852 on tax dispute resolution mechanisms. Under the draft Regulations a stronger system of dispute resolution would be introduced
See MoreGreece extends deadline for CIT returns
Recently, the Ministry of Finance issued a decision (No A 1211/2019) extending the deadline for the filing of corporation tax returns for 2018. The deadline is extended until 29 July 2019. Legal persons and entities that have not filed an income
See MoreSpain releases corporate income tax return form for FY 2018
On 17 May 2019, Spain published Order HAC/554/2019 of 26 April 2019 in the Official Gazette approving the corporate income tax and non-resident income tax returns corresponding to permanent establishments and entities under the regime of
See MoreBelgium extends deadline for filing CIT return
The tax authority of Belgium has declared corporate income tax (CIT) return filing deadlines for the 2019 tax year, with a concession for those with a deadline prior to September 26, 2019. Generally, tax returns are due by the last day of the
See MoreKenya: KRA releases a notification on taxation of e-commerce
On 3 May 2019, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) published a public notification on the taxation of e-commerce regarding some taxpayers carry on online business and they do not file returns or pay taxes on the transactions. The tax authority
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