UK: More Severe Penalties for Promoters of Tax Avoidance
On 27 April 2023 the UK issued a consultation document on more severe penalties for promoters of tax avoidance, inviting comments from interest parties by 22 June 2023. Criminal offence for failure to comply with a Stop Notice The document
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Colombia amends the tax return and payment deadline in 2023
On 15 February 2023, the Colombian Ministry of Finance published Decree 0219 amending the deadlines for filing and payment of the tax return (declaration) in 2023 for specific taxpayers. Some of the key deadlines for companies depend on the last
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UK Government Delays Introduction of Making Tax Digital for ITSA
On 19 December 2022 HMRC announced that the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) is being delayed. The mandatory use of software for taxpayers on income tax self-assessment (self-employed individuals and
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Peru extends the due date for monthly tax obligations of December 2022
On 3 January 2023, the Peruvian tax authorities (SUNAT) issued Resolution No. 000001-2023/SUNAT in the Official Gazette extending the due date for monthly tax obligations of December 2022. Accordingly, SUNAT has extended the deadline to the
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OECD: Revenue Statistics in Africa
On 14 November 2022 the OECD published Revenue Statistics in Africa 2022. The annual publication is produced by the OECD jointly with the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the African Union Commission (AUC). Technical assistance is given
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OECD: Peer Review Report on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information
On 9 November 2022 the OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes published a peer review report on the automatic exchange of financial account information. The Global Forum monitors and reviews the
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OECD: Impact of the International Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation
On 22 September 2022 the OECD published an impact assessment of the International Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation, based on an assessment carried out in 2021. The assessment looked at the impact on tax officials and on national tax
See MoreIMF: Untapped Revenue Potential of Personal Income Tax
An IMF blog post of 24 March 2022 considers the potential for developing countries to raise more revenue from the personal income tax. This issue has gained importance as low-income countries look for a sustainable recovery after the pandemic and
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues profits tax, property tax and employer’s returns for 2021-22
The Inland Revenue Department today (April 1) issued about 220,000 profits tax returns, 120,000 property tax returns and 300,000 employer's returns for the year of assessment 2021-22. About 2.48 million tax returns for individuals will be issued on
See MoreOECD: IT Format for Exchanging Information on Online Sellers
On 29 March 2022 the OECD published a specialized IT format for use by digital platforms when submitting tax information in respect of the vendors that use their platform. The purpose of the format is to increase the ability of digital platforms to
See MoreUK: Spring Statement to be announced on 23 March
The Chancellor of the Exchequer will deliver the Spring Statement on 23 March 2022. The Spring Statement is normally a relatively low-key summary of the state of the UK economy; but owing to various adverse economic circumstances the 2022 Spring
See MoreJamaica: TAJ reminds tax filing deadline for the tax year 2021
On 8 February 2022, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced that the income tax filing deadline is 15 March 2022. TAJ reminds both individual and corporate taxpayers to file the income tax return for the year 2021 and to declare their
See MoreWorld Bank Economic Memorandum on Albania
On 11 February 2022 the World Bank published a document entitled: Albania Country Economic Memorandum: Strengthening the Sustainability of Albania’s Growth Model. The document looks at Albania’s economic challenges, examines progress with
See MoreNorway publishes regulations on the deferral of tax payments
On 25 January 2022, Norway has published regulations amending regulations on deferral of tax payments and other deadlines in response to COVID-19. The original regulations provided for a deferral of employer contributions, advance taxes and VAT
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Colombia issues decree on the tax return and TP documentation deadline in 2022
On 20 December 2021, the Colombian Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has issued Decree 1778 specifying the deadlines for filing and payment of the tax return (declaration) in 2022 and the deadline for transfer pricing (TP) documentation,
See MoreOECD: Supporting the Digitalisation of Developing Country Tax Administrations
On 16 December 2021 the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) published a report entitled: Supporting the Digitalisation of Developing Country Tax Administrations. Digital technology is creating opportunities for more efficient ways for tax
See MoreUK: Improving the Tax Administration Framework
On 30 November 2021 the UK government published a summary of responses to the call for evidence entitled The Tax Administration Framework: Building a 21st Century Tax System. The call for evidence had been issued in March 2021. The government
See MoreOECD: Taxpayer Education and Tax Culture
On 24 November 2021 the OECD issued the second edition of Building a Tax Culture, Compliance and Citizenship: A Global Source Book on Taxpayer Education. The report on taxpayer education is one element of the OECD work relating to tax morale.
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