US: Maine consults proposals to amend non-resident income tax rules
The Maine Revenue Services (MRS) has presented proposals for amending the state's non-resident income tax rules. MRS suggests amending Rule 806 (Nonresident Individual Income Tax) to repeal the provision relating to income from an entity with a
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US: IRS extends tax relief for individuals and business impacted by severe weather in OklahomaÂ
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—OK-2024-02 on 25 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Oklahoma affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on 19 May,
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US: IRS extends tax relief for individuals and business impacted by severe weather in FloridaÂ
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—FL-2024-06 on 25 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Florida affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on 10 May,
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Thailand to boost stock market with tax breaks and reduced lock-upsÂ
Thailand is planning to increase the tax allowance and reduce lock-up periods for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)--focused fund holders in an effort to strengthen the local equity market. Individual investments up to THB 300,000 (USD
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax relief for Arkansas taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – AR-2024-01 – published on 6 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Arkansas that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and
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US: Bernie Sanders urges Biden administration to back G20 initiative for a global minimum tax on the ultrawealthy
US Senator Bernie Sanders, along with his colleagues from both the Senate and the House, issued a statement urging President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, on 11 June, 2024, to back Brazil's G20 initiative for a global minimum tax on the
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Slovenia proposes amendments to Income Tax Act
Slovenia's Ministry of Finance announced the Draft Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act on 6 June, 2024. The main measures of the bill include a special tax allowance which has been introduced for new resident workers, which offers a
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax relief for West Virginia taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2024-160 – published on 7 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
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New Zealand announces 2024 budget, major adjustments made to individual tax brackets
New Zealand’s 2024 budget was made public on Sunday, 30 May, 2024. It does not contain any major tax measures but proposes adjustments to the individual income tax brackets. The start date has been pushed from July to August. Delivered by
See MoreNew Zealand implements tax relief for individuals with lower and middle incomes
The New Zealand government presented its budget today, 30 May, 2024, which outlined economic assistance for the middle-income citizens who are grappling with the challenges of escalating living expenses, soaring mortgage rates, and unprecedented
See MoreUS: IRS reminds overseas taxpayers deadline for 2023 tax returns
The US Internal Revenue Service issued a notice on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024, which reminded taxpayers living and working outside the United States to file their 2023 federal income tax return by 17 June, 2024. This deadline applies to US citizens
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Hong Kong approves legislation for two-tier tax rates for individuals and 24/25 budget measures
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced that the Legislative Council has passed legislation to implement specific measures from the 2024-25 Budget on Wednesday, 22 May, 2024. These measures include a two-tiered standard rates regime for
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Bangladesh rumoured to reintroduce black money amnesty with 15% tax in FY25
A special opportunity to legalise undisclosed money is expected to return in FY25 in Bangladesh after a four-year hiatus. The local media in the country reported that the government is planning to offer amnesty at a flat 15% tax rate. This
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Malta publishes summary of new income tax legislation for 2024
Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released a note providing a summary of subsidiary legislation (legal notices) enacted under the Income Tax Acts from January to April, 2024. Overview of newly published legal notices Deduction (Income
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Cyprus issues 2023 individual income tax filing requirements
The Cyprus Tax Department released an announcement on Monday, 20 May 2024, regarding the individual income tax return filing requirements for 2023. This requirement applies to employees, retirees, and self-employed individuals whose gross total
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Canada: CFIB opposes capital gains changesÂ
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) published a release, on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, regarding its opposition to the proposed capital gains tax changes in the 2024 federal budget. The proposal aims to increase the capital gains
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UK: HMRC urges early filing for 2023/2024 self assessment tax returns
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a release on 8 May, 2024, advocating the early filing of self-assessment returns for the 2023/2024 tax year. Customers can file their Self Assessment returns for the 2023 to 2024 tax year between
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Mongolia: Parliament approves changes to corporate and personal income tax laws
Mongolia’s parliament has approved new changes to corporate income tax laws and personal income tax laws. It also introduced a capital gains tax on stock and securities transactions. The laws will go into effect starting 1 July
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