US: Treasury releases list of boycott-participating countries with no changes
 The U.S. Treasury released a list of countries on 10 June 2025 that may require participation in an international boycott. These countries include Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. The US Treasury issued a
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UK: HM Treasury updates carried interest tax policy ahead of 2026 changes
The UK’s HM Treasury released its Government Response and Policy Update on 5 June 2025, addressing the tax treatment of carried interest following a consultation. The UK’s HM Treasury published its Government Response and Policy Update
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South Africa: SARS outlines SEZ tax benefits for SMMEs to support investment and growth
SARS outlines SEZ tax incentives and licensing rules for SMMEs to support investment and trade. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the Traders and Travellers Connect Edition 5 on 9 June 2025, highlighting the benefits of special
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Singapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on taxation of IP transfers
IRAS has ruled that payments received by a Singapore company for transferring Improvement IP to a related party are non-taxable capital receipts as part of a group restructuring. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released
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Ecuador extends transfer pricing filing deadlines for 2024
Ecuador has extended the 2024 transfer pricing filing deadlines to September 2025 for qualifying taxpayers. Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) published Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000012 in the Official Gazette on 7 June 2025,
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US: CRS publishes report on enforcing remedies for unfair foreign tax practices
The US House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on 22 May 2025, now with the Senate. A key tax measure includes adding section 899, "Enforcement of Remedies Against Unfair Foreign Taxes," to the Code. The US Congressional
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Australia: ATO announces GIC, SIC rates for Q1 2025-26
From 1 July 2025, the GIC annual rate will be 10.78%, and the SIC annual rate will be 6.78%. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced the general interest charge (GIC) rates and shortfall interest charge (SIC) rates for the first quarter of
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J5 Australia, Canada, Netherlands, UK, and US publish report on fintech use in tax evasion and money laundering
The J5 group—Australia, Canada, Netherlands, UK, and US—has released a report examining how fintech is used to facilitate tax evasion and money laundering. The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) released three reports today –
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Vietnam launches new tax rules for e-commerce and digital platform sellers
Starting 1 July 2025, Vietnam requires e-commerce platforms to withhold and pay taxes on behalf of sellers. The Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 117/2025/ND-CP on 9 June 2025, introducing new regulations to manage tax obligations for
See MoreAustralia: ATO confirms interest on late payments and underpayments is non-deductible from July 2025
The ATO reminds taxpayers that from 1 July 2025, interest on late payments and underpayments will no longer be tax deductible. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 10 June 202, reminding taxpayers that from 1 July 2025, interest
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US: IRS offers tax relief to Mississippi flood and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Mississippi affected by storms, floods, and straight-line winds starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file federal tax returns and make
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Italy announces tax incentive for hiring researchers
Italy has passed a law focused on education, technical institutes, teachers, school infrastructure, and tax credits for companies hiring researchers. Italy has enacted Law No. 79 of 5 June 2025, which was published in the Official Gazette. This
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Poland issues updated guidance on e-invoicing system
Poland confirmed no changes to the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) schedule and raised the VAT exemption to PLN 240,000 in its latest guidance on 30 May 2025. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has released additional guidance on the National
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Hong Kong passes law allowing company re-domiciliation
The inward re-domiciliation regime in Hong Kong was enacted on 23 May 2025, allowing non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile while keeping their legal identity and business continuity. The Hong Kong company inward re-domiciliation regime became
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Slovak Republic: Parliament passes DAC8 crypto-asset reporting bill
The Slovak Parliament approved a bill to implement DAC8, introducing new reporting and due diligence rules for crypto-asset service providers. The Slovak Republic’s Parliament approved the draft bill to implement Council Directive (EU)
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Kazakhstan revises tax treaty list for CFC rules
Kazakhstan has updated its list of jurisdictions eligible for CFC rule exemptions, removing several countries and Swiss cantons, effective 22 May 2025. Kazakhstan issued Order No. 247 on 22 May 2025, amending Order No. 680 of 19 June 2023. The
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Pakistan unveils Federal budget 2025–26 with major tax reforms
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance unveiled the 2025-2026 Federal Budget on 10 June, introducing significant tax reforms to boost revenue and regulate digital commerce. Key changes include reduced super tax rates, new digital transaction levies,
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Ecuador: SRI issues new special taxpayer list with stricter rules
Ecuador's SRI updates special taxpayer list with stricter e-invoicing rules effective June 1 under new resolution. The Ecuadorian Tax Administration (SRI) has issued an update to its list of special taxpayers. This update was made under
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