UK: Consultation on stamp duty land tax surcharge for nonresidents
The UK government issued a consultation document on 11 February 2019 in relation to a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge on non-UK residents who purchase residential properties in England and Northern Ireland. This surcharge would apply where
See MorePhilippines: Senate approves tax amnesty Bill No. 2059
The Senate made an announcement that it approved Senate Bill No. 2059 on November 19, 2018, which seeks to allow a one-time opportunity to settle tax obligations. This Bill grants amnesty to taxpayers who have been remiss on paying estate taxes, all
See MoreUK: consultation on the taxation of trusts
On 7 November 2018 HMRC issued a consultation document outlining the principles for taxing trusts and asking for comments and evidence on the reform of trust taxation in line with those principles. Comments may be submitted to HMRC by 30 January
See MoreIreland announces Budget for 2019
On 9 October 2018, the Budget for 2019 was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance. The summary of 2019 Budget measures are following: Corporate Tax Film Relief The scheme provides relief in the form of a corporation tax credit related to
See MoreIreland: Budget for 2018
On 10 October 2017, the Irish government presented details of the Budget 2018. This budget delivers the Government’s long standing target of balancing the books in structural terms next year by reaching the Medium Term Budgetary Objective better
See MoreCanada: Finance Department announces public consultation on draft tax legislative proposals
The Finance Department released a public consultation on September 8, 2017 regarding draft legislative and regulatory proposals on the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) and excise duty as well as income tax. GST/HST and Excise
See MoreIMF report and selected issues paper looks at tax issues in China
On 15 August 2017 the IMF issued a report and selected issues paper following consultations with China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that China is continuing its transition to more sustainable growth with
See MoreIMF report comments on economic position of Japan
The IMF issued a report on Japan’s economic position on 31 July 2017 following the conclusion of discussions under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of association. The report notes that Japan’s economy is growing above potential with positive
See MoreUK: Changes to non-domiciled rules in Finance Bill (No 2) 2017
Changes to the UK non-domiciled rules that were excluded from the Finance Bill 2017 are to be included in the Finance Bill (No 2) 2017. The Bill is to be published and considered by parliament in September 2017 following the summer recess. Updated
See MoreHong Kong: IRD releases notice on tax obligations of property owners
On 15 June 2017, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a notice on the property tax obligations of property owners. Property tax is charged on property owners by reference to the actual rent receivable (including lease premium) in
See MoreIreland amends Capital Acquisitions Tax manual
On 12 June 2017 the Irish Revenue published the amended Capital Acquisitions Tax manual dealing with business relief. This involves changes to Part 12 to incorporate material from Tax Briefing No. 33 (September 1998) in relation to the treatment of
See MoreFrance: New tax plans by the newly elected president
French newly elected president has committed to reduce the corporate tax rate from current rate of 33.3% to 25% with the aim to bring it in line with the EU average within five years. The tax credit on research, innovation and the start-up status
See MoreAustralia: Improving the small business capital gains tax concessions
On 9 May 2017, the Australian Government announced that it would amend the small business capital gains tax (CGT) concessions to ensure that they can only be accessed in relation to assets used in a small business or ownership interests in a small
See MoreUK: Penalties Relating to Offshore Matters and Offshore Transfers (Additional Information) Regulations 2017
The Penalties Relating to Offshore Matters and Offshore Transfers (Additional Information) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/345) were made on 9 March 2017 and that stipulate the additional information that is required to be furnished when requesting
See MoreUK: Asset-based Penalty for Offshore Inaccuracies and Failures (Reductions for Disclosure and Co-operation) Regulations 2017
On 9 March 2017, the Asset-based Penalty for Offshore Inaccuracies and Failures (Reductions for Disclosure and Co-operation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/334) were made. These Regulations come into force on 1st April 2017. It specify the maximum
See MoreUK: Capital Gains Tax (Annual Exempt Amount) Order 2017
On 13 March 2017, the Capital Gains Tax (Annual Exempt Amount) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/377) was made and for tax year 2017-18, the annual capital gains tax exemption is GBP 11,300 for
See MoreAngola: Tax Administration extends deadline for payment of first installment of urban property tax
The deadline for payment of Real Estate Property Tax (IPU) has been extended from January 2017 to February 28 2017. The Angolan Tax Administration issued, on 31 January 2017, a press statement announcing the extension of the deadline for the payment
See MoreGeorgia-Amendments to Tax Code submitted to parliament
The government of Georgia submitted a draft law to the parliament introducing certain amendments to the current Tax Code on 5 December 2016. The draft law recommends a significant increase of excise duty rates on tobacco products, passenger cars,
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