Estonia considers raising personal and corporate income tax rates, scrapping temporary security tax
The Estonian government presented a draft bill ( 25-0475 ) to the parliament proposing permanent tax increases to replace the temporary 2% security tax on 9 May 2025. The draft bill, which amends relevant Acts, removes the planned 2% security tax
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Chile: Tax authority confirms UAE is not considered a preferential tax jurisdiction
Chileโs tax authority (SII) issued Resolution No. 61 on 8 May 2025 in response to a request submitted on 31 December 2024 regarding whether the UAE qualifies as having a preferential tax regime. The resolution confirms that the UAE is not
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Netherlands updates decree on VAT invoicing and administrative rules
The Netherlands State Secretary for Finance has published Decree No. 2025-115705 of 1 May 2025 in the Official Gazette No. 2025, 15981 on 8 May 2025. This new decree updates the regulations on VAT administrative and invoicing
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New Zealand releases draft on taxing overseas transfers for residents
New Zealand's Inland Revenue has released a draft Interpretation Statement (PUB00494) to clarify the tax treatment of money or property received by New Zealand tax residents from overseas, including inheritance. The document, issued on 5 May 2025,
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Turkey to mandate smart taximeters and payment systems for taxis by 2025
The Turkish Revenue Administration (GฤฐB) has released a draft communiquรฉ under the Tax Procedure Law requiring all taxis in Turkiye to adopt integrated smart taximeters and payment systems by 31 December 2025. The measure seeks to promote digital
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Ireland: Revenue updates Pillar Two tax guidelines
Irish Revenue issued eBrief 098/2025 on 8 May 2025, updating its Tax and Duty Manual on global minimum taxation rules. The following two Tax and Duty Manuals (TDMs) relating to Pillar Two have been updated: TDM Part 04A-01-01 - Global
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Bangladesh to raise mandatory minimum corporate turnover tax
The Bangladeshi government is preparing to raise the minimum tax on company turnover from 0.6% to 1% in the upcoming budget. The minimum rate may also rise from 0.25% to 1% for individual taxpayers. These changes are reportedly driven by pressure
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US: Treasury reports USD 258 billion budget surplus in April 2025
The US Department of the Treasury reported a USD 258 billion budget surplus in April on 12 May 2025. The surplus is up 23% (USD 49 billion) compared to the same period last year. The Treasury said the increased surplus was driven by strong tax
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US: IRS announces unchanged interest rates, tax underpayments and overpayments for Q3 2025
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released โโIR-2025-59, on 12 May 2025, announcing that the interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning 1 July 2025. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments
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Bolivia further extends mandatory e-filing deadline
Boliviaโs tax authorities (SIN), on 2 May 2025, issued Resolution No. 102500000023, which extended the effective date for mandatory e-filing of tax returns to 2 June 2025. Earlier, the tax authority introduced mandatory electronic tax return
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US: Budget plan 2026 seeks to expand deductions for families, select multinational corporations, unincorporated businesses
Republican Congress members have proposed new tax breaks on income from tips, overtime pay, senior citizens, private school tuition, and state and local taxes for the 2026 federal budget on 12 May 2025. The package also proposes tax reductions
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Bangladesh abolishes NBR, forms two new revenue divisions
Bangladeshโs President Shahabuddin has promulgated an ordinance dissolving the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday, 12 May, replacing it with two new entities under the Ministry of Finance: Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management
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Australia: ATO highlights unusual deductions and 2025 compliance priorities
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has unveiled โwildโ tax deduction attempts and its 2025 priorities on 7 May 2025. The key focus areas include common errors in work-related expenses, working from home deductions, and multiple income
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Nigeria: Senate approves tax reform bills,ย rejects 10% VAT proposal
Nigeriaโs Senate passed the Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill on 7 May 2025 after they had been considered for third reading and passed by the Senate. The Senate passed both bills but rejected the
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Hong Kong approves stamp duty changes on real property
The Hong Kong Legislative Council approved the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 7 May 2025 to implement the 2025-26 budget proposal to raise the maximum value of properties chargeable to the HKD 100 stamp duty from HKD 3 million to HKD 4 million,
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UK: HMRC cuts late payment, repayment interest rates
UKโs tax authority, His Majestyโs Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced updated late payment and repayment interest rates in response to the Bank of England's base rate reduction from 4.50% to 4.25% on 8 May 2025. HMRC interest rates are
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The US IRS issued a notice urging taxpayers and small businesses to remain alert to potential scams onย 8 May 2025. The Internal Revenue Service joins in celebrating National Small Business Week by reminding taxpayers and small businesses that,
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Italy updates reportable and participating jurisdictions under CRS
Italyโs Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued a decree updating the list of jurisdictions considered reportable and participating under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The updated list, released in the Official Journal on 6 May 2025,
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