UK: 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
See MoreCyprus extends deadline for the submission of personal tax returns for 2016
The tax department of Cyprus has approved an extension of the deadline for filing tax returns for the tax on personal income for the year 2016 (Form TD 1) in paper and electronic formats. In paper form, deadline for submission of tax returns
See MoreIndia: Prime Minister suggests January-December fiscal year
On 23 April 2017, at the Niti Aayog’s governing council meeting, Prime Minister proposed changing to a January-December fiscal year, saying it would to help prepare budgets once agricultural income is determined. Most countries follow the January
See MorePakistan: Instigated the alternative dispute resolution committee
On 29 March 2017, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADRC) service. The FBR has decided to provide the service in view of the fact that 27,000 complaints are pending before Appellate Tribunal Inland
See MoreIndia: Launches E-filing facility for select Income Tax Returns
The Income Tax department On 1 April 2017, launched the e-filing facility for select Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2017-18. The two ITRs that are now available for filing on the e-portal of the government. The forms are the ITR-1
See MoreIndia: Introduces new simplified ITR form for assessment Year 2017-18
The government on 31 March 2017 announced that the new Income Tax Return form for Assessment Year 2017-18, has been simplified for filing returns. It will come into effect from 1 April 2017. The new ITR form will have need of the fewer number of
See MoreIrish Revenue publishes Guidance for 2016 Pay and File self-assessment returns
On 15 March 2017, Irish Revenue published the Guide to Completing 2016 Pay & File Self-Assessment Returns which aims to assist individuals taxed under the self-assessment system in filing their 2016
See MoreColombia: DIAN issues tax calendar for 2017
The Colombian National Tax Authority (DIAN) published an official announcement providing the tax calendar for tax year 2017, on 22 February 2017. This calendar provides the deadlines for personal tax, corporate tax, withholding taxes, income tax for
See MoreBrunei: MoF launches Income Tax Board of Review
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the establishment of the Income Tax Board of Review, on 14 February 2017. The establishment aims to facilitate the administration and operation of taxation in Brunei Darussalam. The Income Tax Board of Review
See MoreColombia: Updated forms for filing tax returns in 2017
According to Administrative Regulation 6 of 2017, the National Tax Authority (DIAN) recently published the following forms for filing tax returns in 2017: Form 120: informative transfer pricing return; Form 140: CREE tax return; Form 160:
See MoreColombia: New deadlines for filing tax returns
Decree 220 of 2017 amends Decree 1625 of 2016 regarding the deadlines for filing tax returns. In the case of large-income taxpayers, the Decree provides the deadlines to pay their income tax corresponding to tax year 2016 in three installments. It
See MoreFinland: Tax administration issues an updated version of the guidance on withholding taxes
An updated version of the guidance on withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties paid to non-residents has recently been published by the Finnish Tax Administration. According to updated version, foreign corporate entities and foreign
See MoreOECD requests input for peer reviews of tax treaty dispute resolution process
On 30 January 2017 the OECD announced that it is gathering input in relation to the Stage 1 Peer Reviews of the tax treaty dispute resolution process. The process of peer reviews for monitoring the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) under Action 14 of
See MoreMauritius: Introduced Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism
The Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Mauritius in his 2016-2017 Budget Speech, announced the establishment of an Alternative Tax Dispute Resolution (ATDR) mechanism to expedite cases where the amount of tax payable under dispute
See MoreUS: IRS launches tax filing season for 2017
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the 2017 tax filing season on 23 January 2017. Taxpayers have until April 18, 2017, to file their 2016 tax year returns and pay any taxes due. The deadline is later this year than the usual April 15,
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