Costa Rica launches public consultation on capital income registration
Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has released a draft resolution for public consultation related to the registration to pay capital income tax for real estate and movable assets. The draft resolution was published in the Official Gazette
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Turkey issues guide on taxation of capital gains and occasional income
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has published a "Guide to Taxation of Other Income and Earnings," outlining the taxation of various income types, such as capital gains and occasional earnings, under the Individual Income Tax Law
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Czech Republic passes bill exempting crypto asset income from tax
The Czech Republic has gazetted a legislation on 14 February 2025 which exempts specific cryptocurrency transactions from individual income tax. The bill was previously approved by parliament and is set to take effect on 15 February
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Portugal rules capital gain on foreign shares not taxable
The Portuguese tax authority (PTA) issued Ruling No. 21788 on 31 January 2025, announcing that a Portuguese non-resident individual is not liable for capital gains tax in Portugal on the sale of shares in a foreign company with assets in the
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Slovak Republic considers reinstating tax exemption on capital gains on private sharesÂ
The Slovak Republic government has approved Update No. 3 of the Action Plan for the National Strategy on Research, Development, and Innovation on 3 February 2025. This update also includes tax measures and is a part of the government Resolution
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Canada delays capital gains tax hike to 2026
Canada’s Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, has announced that the federal government is deferring—from 25 June 2024 to 1 January 2026—the date on which the capital gains inclusion rate would increase from
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Netherlands advances with controversial savings, investment income tax reforms
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued Letter No. 2025-0000021906 on 24 January 2025, informing both houses of parliament of its decision to move forward with a proposed overhaul of the taxation regime for savings and investment income,
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New Zealand: Treasury reaffirms support for capital gains tax to strengthen tax system
The New Zealand Treasury has reaffirmed its support for introducing a capital gains tax as part of efforts to improve the country’s tax system. This advice, made public on 5 December 2024, follows an Official Information Act request by Radio New
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Australia consults updated draft ruling on CGT event K6
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has initiated a public consultation on the updated draft taxation ruling, TR 2004/18DC, which addresses the application of "capital gains tax (CGT) event K6". This revision clarifies and refines the ATO's
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Greece enacts participation exemption for intra-group dividends, capital gains
The Greece Ministry of Finance has enacted legislation Bill 5162/2024Â on 5 December 2024 which introduces a participation exemption regime for intra-group dividends and capital gains received by Greek tax-resident legal entities from non-EU
See MoreAustralia: Pillar Two minimum tax, PCbC reporting, capital gains withholding laws receive royal assent
Australia’s laws related to the Pillar Two minimum tax, Public Country-by-Country (PCbC) reporting requirements, and capital gains withholding received Royal Assent on 10 December 2024. Pillar Two global minimum tax law The Pillar Two global
See MoreTurkey reduces tax exemption on long term capital gains
The Revenue Administration of Turkey has announced the decision (Presidential Decision No. 9160) to reduce the tax exemption on capital gains from the sale of participation shares, held for at least two years, from 75% to 50%. This adjustment
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Hong Kong consults tax breaks for asset, wealth management
The Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) government released a consultation paper to selected stakeholders, seeking their feedback on proposed improvements to the preferential tax regimes. These enhancements focus on funds, family-owned investment holding vehicles
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UK: House of Commons debates Finance Bill 2024-25
UK’s Finance Bill 2024-25, which is based on the Autumn Budget 2024, underwent its second reading debate in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024. This followed its initial introduction and first reading on 6 November 2024. The bill passed
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Hong Kong to exempt crypto taxes for hedge funds, family offices
Hong Kong intends to eliminate taxes on investment gains from cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets to benefit hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices; according to a circular by Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the
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US: Louisiana finalises net capital gains deduction rules
Louisiana’s Department of Revenue has released final regulations for entities claiming net capital gains deductions. These regulations include guidance for situations where the claimed capital gain exceeds USD 250,000. The final regulations
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Philippines streamlines tax treaty rules for government securities
The Philippines Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced in a press release on 5 November 2024 the implementation of a streamlined tax treaty procedure for non-resident investors in Government Securities (GS). This initiative is part of the
See MoreGreece consults tax exemptions for non-EU intra-group dividends, capital gains
The Greek Ministry of Finance (MoF) has initiated a public consultation regarding the introduction of a participation exemption for intra-group dividends and capital gains derived from non-EU entities. This proposed measure aims to enhance the
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