Australia Confirms Superannuation Tax Changes
A reform is to be undertaken of the taxation of excess superannuation contributions. Some taxpayers are paying contributions at a rate that is considered excessive by many people in Australia. Currently non-concessional contributions exceeding the
See MoreHong Kong: Lower Tax for Captive Insurers
The amended Inland Revenue bill (No.3) 2013 has been gazetted by the Hong Kong Government, aiming to reduce by half the profits tax on captive insurers, and to increase the deduction ceiling for retirement scheme contributions by employees or
See MoreCzech Republic – Changes regarding tax and insurance premiums
In the Czech Republic, under changes that are effective in 2014, employers will need to ready new rules regarding the taxation and insurance premiums in respect of employees. Again, there are changes to the social and health insurance premiums for
See MoreArgentina –Increment of Social Security Salary Thresholds
The government of Argentina has increased the salary limits on social security contributions. Effective from September 2013, the new gross monthly maximum and minimum salary thresholds for calculating employees’ social security contributions are
See MoreBelgium: Expanding the list of compensation subject to social security
Recently, a royal decree has been published in Belgium, altering the social security regime for certain out-of-service compensation from 1 October 2013. The range of compensation subject to social security contributions has been broadly extended.
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