South Africa offers tax relief for new solar panels up to 25% back
On 8 March 2024, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released guide for claiming this benefit under the new Section 6C of the Income Tax Act. South African residents can now claim a tax credit for installing brand new solar panels on their
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South Korea: MOEF announce tax reform proposal for 2023
On 27 July 2023, South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) announced the tax reform proposal for 2023. The tax reform proposal includes changes in the Korean Pillar two global minimum tax rules and transfer pricing compliance
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IMF Report Considers Austria’s Economic Situation
On 13 June 2022 the IMF published a report following discussions with Austria under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Although Austria’s economy was seriously impacted by the pandemic, partly due to the size of the tourism
See MoreGermany: Federal Parliament approves Annual Tax Act 2019
On 7 November 2019, the German Federal Parliament passed the Annual Tax Act 2019. The German Federal Council is expected to approve the Annual Tax Act on 28 November 2019. The changes shall generally come into effect as of 1 January
See MoreCanada: Finance Minister presents the Federal Budget 2018
The Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, presented a federal budget, on February 27, 2018, that plans a clear course for the Liberals to the 2019 election, an aspirational road map designed to ensure that no woman, scientist or national wildlife area
See MoreCroatia: Tax reforms effect from 1 January 2018
With effects from January 1, 2018, some tax law amendments have occurred in Croatia. These amendments contain tax laws, excise duties, reliefs etc.. The Minister of Finance issued the Ordinance on Amendments to the Ordinance on Profit Tax, which
See MoreBelgium: Key changes of individual taxation for tax year 2017
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Belgium issued the indexed amounts regarding the individual income tax for tax year 2017 and assessment year 2018, on 23 January 2017. Key changes are following: Tax rates Taxable Amount (EUR) Rate (%) Up to
See MoreIceland: The Directorate of Internal Revenue publishes tax rates and allowances for 2017
The Directorate of Internal Revenue has published some information on 29th of December 2016 regarding the applicable rates and amounts for corporate and individual taxation. A 20% corporate tax rate is pertinent for public and private limited
See MoreCroatia: Tax reform package has been gazetted
The amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law, Individual Income Tax Law, and VAT law has been gazetted on 12th December 2016. The Laws were approved by the parliament on 2nd December 2016 and will be effective from 1st January 2017. The Finance
See MoreNetherlands: Additional amendments presents to the parliament for Tax Plan 2017
The State Secretary for Finance submitted additional amendments to the Tax Plan 2017 No. 34 522 to the lower house of the parliament on 3 November 2016. The major amendments are summarized below: Business operating cost Business expenses acquired
See MoreCroatia: Tax reform package announced
The Finance Minister has presented a tax reform package on 27th October 2016 for simplifying the tax system. The key elements are listed below: Corporate income tax The corporate income tax rate will be reduced from 20% to 18%. In case of
See MoreMalaysia: Budget 2016
The Malaysian Prime Minister announced Malaysia's 2016 budget on 23 October 2015 highlighting some tax measures including corporate and personal income taxation changes. Corporate taxation A special reinvestment allowance of 60% of qualifying
See MoreHungary: Parliament approves tax laws for 2016
The Parliament of Hungary approved a package of previously announced tax law changes for 2016 on 16 June 2015. According to the approved Bill the personal income tax rate will reduce from 16% to 15%. The tax allowance for individuals raising two
See MoreTurkey: Personal Tax Allowances Increased
Law no. 6645 has been published in the official gazette on 23rd April 2015. The law amends the individual income tax law. Article 8 of this law raises the minimum living allowance rate approved for the third child to 10% from 5%. The basic
See MoreSlovak Republic: Proposed amendments to tax legislation
The Slovak Republic has proposed changes in the tax legislation including corporate income tax, personal income tax and value added tax. The amendments should come into force from 1st January 2016. The changes are summarized below: Corporate
See MoreHong Kong: IRD Gazettes Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015
The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015 was gazetted on 17 April, 2015. The Bill seeks to amend the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) to implement the concessionary revenue measures proposed in the 2015-16 Budget. These include: (a)
See MoreCanada: Taxpayers to be better off in 2015
As a result of tax reforms initiated by the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation (CTF), Canadian families will have more money in their pockets during 2015. The calculations are contained within the CTF's annual New Year's Tax Changes report that
See MoreCroatia: New tax measurement has been announced by government
The government has declared new tax measure on VAT, personal allowance, Employment earnings and others in order to enhance the economic activity, on 4 September 2014. VAT: According to the declaration, VAT will be applicable on invoice payment
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