Taiwan issues a notice on businesses optimized tax regulations
On 15 May 2019, The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA) of Taiwan published a notice upon businesses of optimized tax regulations in order to simplify the tax system and comply with international trends (the Income Tax Act was
See MoreIndia: CBDT releases new Income tax return Forms for the Assessment Year 2019-20
On 1 April 2019, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a Notification No.32/2019 to notify the new Income Tax Return (ITR) Forms for Assessment Year 2019-20. The new forms -Sahaj (ITR1) , Form ITR-2, Form ITR-3, Form Sugam -ITR-4,
See MoreKenya: Court of Appeal explains the decision about Ruling on income “paid” for Withholding tax
On 5 February 2019, the Kenyan Court of Appeal issued its ruling on: Kenya Revenue Authority v. The Republic of Kenya (ex parte Fintel Limited). In this case, the Court of Appeal overruled the decision of the High Court that the withholding tax
See MoreDominican Republic: DGI publishes guide on simplified tax procedure
On 19 June 2018, the Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Guide No. 24 for individuals and legal entities wishing to qualify for the simplified tax procedure (PST). The Simplified Tax Procedure (PST) is a special regime that
See MorePakistan: FBR extends tax amnesty scheme period to 31 July 2018
On 7 July 2018, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approved an extension in tax amnesty scheme till 31 July 2018. Previously an ordinance was sent to the president of Pakistan for approval of the extension. The deadline for filing amnesty
See MoreSerbia: Parliament adopts law on tax procedure and tax administration
On April 19, 2018, the Serbian parliament passed the Law on Amendments to the Law on Tax Procedures and Tax Administration. The law was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia No. 30 of April 20, 2018. The submission of a tax
See MoreSlovak Republic: MoF issues new income tax returns formats for 2017
The Finance Ministry has issued new forms of tax returns for income tax for 2017. For submitting the income tax return for 2017, the pattern of the income tax return form (Form DPFO B) for natural person, and the model of corporate income tax return
See MoreUS: The Nation’s tax season will begin 29 January 2018
On January 4, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service announced that tax collection will begin on Monday, January 29, 2018, and taxpayers are reminded of certain tax credits that the refunds will not be available until the end of February. The IRS will
See MoreLatvia changes taxable base for social security contributions in 2018
The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia has adopted a regulation amending the ceiling of the taxable base cap for social security contributions. Under this Regulation, the annual taxable base (income) cap per employee for social security contributions is
See MoreUS: IRS reminds tax preparers to renew PTIN
The Internal Revenue Service, on 26 October 2017, reminded the nation’s more than 727,000 federal tax return preparers that they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for 2018. All current PTINs will expire Dec. 31,
See MoreOECD: Revenue Statistics in Africa 2017
According to new data from Revenue Statistics in Africa 2017 released on 12 October 2017 the mobilisation of domestic resources is improving steadily in African countries. This annual report is produced jointly by the African Tax Administration
See MoreMexico presented budget proposal and tax reform for 2018
The Minister of Finance submitted the budget for 2018 to the Congress for its approval on 8th September 2017. The Proposed Budget includes the Federal Revenue Law (Revenue Law), General Economic Policy Guidelines and the Federal Spending Budget
See MoreUK: Disclosure of offshore income and assets
In the period to 31 August 2017 taxpayers are receiving letters from their financial advisors warning them of their disclosure obligations in respect of offshore accounts and assets. Financial institutions providing offshore advice – referred to
See MoreOECD: Comments received on draft updates to Model Tax Convention
On 11 August 2017 the OECD published comments received on the draft 2017 updates to the OECD Model Tax Convention and commentary. The draft updates had been published for comment on 11 July 2017. Comments were received from the BEPS Monitoring
See MoreUK: Revised timetable for introduction of digital tax system
Following feedback from parliament including the Treasury Select Committee, business and professional bodies the UK government is delaying the introduction of a compulsory digital tax system for certain businesses and landlords. The system called
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS introduces improvements to the dispute management process
On 15 May 2017 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced important changes and improvements to its current dispute management process as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering a better service to taxpayers. The following changes
See MoreGreece: Parliament adopts a draft bill amending Income Tax Code and VAT Code
The Parliament has adopted a draft bill on 11th of April 2017, which contains some amendments on income tax code and VAT code. The Corporate Income Tax payment needs to be completed by six installments instead of eight. Note that, the first
See MorePakistan: FBR publishes a guideline on the mechanism of ADR
Recently, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a guideline on the mechanism of ADR. The FBR has motivated taxpayers to resolve their issues through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, which will help taxpayers from unnecessary
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