Hong Kong issues notice on 2023/24 individual tax return filing
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department published a notice on 2 May, 2024, regarding the filing 2023/24 individual tax returns. Taxpayers are required to file duly completed returns to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) within one month from the
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Brazil enacts monthly revisions to individual tax brackets into law
The Brazilian government issued a release on 1 May 2024 declaring that the President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had signed Law 14,848/2024; converting Provisional Measure No. 1.206 of 6 February 2024 into law. This provides for the amendments to the
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OECD: Annual Report 2024 of Tax Inspectors Without Borders
On 29 April 2024 the Annual Report 2024 of Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) was published. This joint initiative by the OECD and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) supports developing countries with capacity building programs to improve
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OECD: Taxing Wages 2024
On 25 April 2024 the OECD released Taxing Wages 2024. The publication gives cross-country comparisons of labour costs and the overall tax and benefit position in the OECD countries. The study analyses the income tax paid by employees, the cash
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US: Georgia enacts tax cuts for individuals and corporations
On 18 April 2024, the Governor of Georgia announced the enactment of a tax reduction package. The package features House Bill (HB) 1015, which amends the individual income tax rate adjustment plan initially set forth by HB 1437 in 2022. Under HB
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Finland announces public finance plan for 2025 – 2028
On 16 April 2024, the Finnish government declared its public finance plan for 2025 to 2028. The finance plan includes specific tax reforms focused on enhancing the sustainability of public finances. These measures include: Raising the VAT
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Portugal: Government approves comprehensive tax reform program
On 10 April 2024, the Portuguese Government approved a government program incorporating several measures related to corporate and individual income taxes. The program covers the following topics: Corporate Tax Rate Reduction: A planned
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France: Tax authorities publish individual income tax return deadlines for 2024
The French tax authorities released the schedule for submitting the individual tax returns for 2024 in respect of the 2023 tax year. The online tax filing service became accessible through impots.gouv.fr starting 11 April 2024, with filing deadlines
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Australia: ATO offers tax returns concessions until 15 May 2024
On 17 April 2024, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) declared a concession for tax returns which will conclude on 15 May 2024. This concession allows individual, partnership and trust tax returns to be lodged by 5 June 2024 without penalties,
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US: Idaho reduces tax rates for companies and individual taxpayers
On 29 March 2024, the governor of Idaho, the 43rd state of the US, approved House Bill 521. This law includes reducing the corporate and individual income tax rates from 5.8% to 5.695%. This tax rate reduction goes into effect retroactively from 1
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Netherlands reconsidering 2024 tax plan amendments including stock buyback and bank tax changes
On 5 April 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance released a letter to the Senate outlining the decision to retract specific policies previously approved under the 2024 Tax Plan. The measures include: From 1 January 2024, the 30% ruling regime
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UK: Scotland introduces new income tax structure with updated bands and rates
On April 5, 2024, the Scottish government announced reforms to the income tax system, which went into force on 6 April 2024. These reforms include establishing a new "Advanced Rate" tax band, which imposes a 45% tax on incomes exceeding GBP 75,000.
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Norway to tax foreign companies in aquaculture on continental shelf
On 2 April 2024, the Ministry of Finance of Norway announced a proposal introducing a new tax liability for foreign companies and employees generating income from aquaculture on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It is also proposed that tax
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US: IRS announces tax relief for Alaska taxpayers impacted by storms
On 25 March 2024, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Wrangell Cooperative Association of Alaska Tribal Nation that were affected by severe storms, landslides, and mudslides that began on
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Spain releases 2023 personal income and wealth tax returns forms
On 22 March 2024, the Spanish Tax Agency published Order HAC/265/2024 in the Official Gazette. This announcement introduces the personal income tax and wealth tax return forms (modelos) for the fiscal year 2023. These are as follows: Form
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US: IRS reminds expats of tax return deadline and offers extension for Israel attack victims
On 22 March 2024, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a release in which it reminded taxpayers residing and working outside the US that they must file their 2023 federal income tax return by 17 June 2024. This deadline applies to U.S.
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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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Russia proposes progressive individual income tax system
Russia's parliament is considering a major change to its income tax system, proposing a progressive structure with higher rates for the wealthiest individuals. Under the proposed plan, earners making up to 5 million rubles (approximately $68,000
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