Germany: Federal cabinet approves annual tax Act 2024 with extensive tax law amendments
The Federal Cabinet approved the Annual Tax Act 2024 (JStG 2024) on 5 June 2024. Similar to the 17 May 2024 proposal, it includes numerous amendments across various tax laws. The draft will now go to the German Federal Council (Bundesrat) for
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US: Treasury, IRS issue final regulations on tax reporting for digital asset transactions
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations requiring custodial brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets, including cryptocurrency, on 28 July, 2024. These reporting
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Angola extends transfer pricing submission deadline
The Angolan General Tax Administration, on 27 June 2024, announced that it is extending the deadline for the submission of the transfer pricing information. The deadline has been extended from 30 June, 2024, to 31 July, 2024. The announcement
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Estonia: Government announces tax hikes and economic reforms
Estonia’s newly established government has announced a comprehensive strategy to combat inflation, featuring a series of tax increases across multiple sectors. As part of this plan, value-added tax (VAT), income tax, and excise duties on alcohol,
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Botswana: BURS extends PAYE and OWHT return deadline
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has announced an extension for the filing of annual "pay as you earn" (PAYE) and "other withholding tax" (OWHT) returns. The new deadline is now set for 30 September 2024. This extension aims to provide
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Bangladesh passes fiscal year 2024-25 budget
Bangladesh’s national budget of BDT 7,97,000 crore (USD 74.3 billion) for the fiscal year 2024-25 was approved by the parliament yesterday, 30 June 2024, targeting a GDP growth rate of 6.75 % and aiming to maintain annual inflation at
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Lithuania implements notification rules for Pillar Two global minimum tax
Lithuania has published Order No. 2024-11391 on 21 June, 2024, in the Official Gazette, detailing procedures for submitting mandatory information notices concerning the implementation of the Pillar Two global minimum tax under Council Directive (EU)
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Finland issues guidance for increased VAT starting September 2024
Finland’s tax authority has released guidance clarifying the increase in the standard VAT rate from 24% to 25.5% on 17 July, 2024. The VAT hike has received parliamentary approval and is currently awaiting final confirmation. The revised rates
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US, India agree to extend equalisation levy agreement
The US Department of the Treasury announced the extension of its agreement with India on 28 June, 2024, regarding the transition from the existing equalisation levy to a new multilateral solution agreed by the OECD-G20 Inclusive Framework. The
See MoreUS: IRS and Treasury issue final guidance on 1% excise tax rules on stock buybacks
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a release—IR-2024-179, on 28 June 2024, announcing final guidance regarding regulations on how to report and pay the 1% excise tax owed on corporate stock
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Argentina approves reform bills with major investment incentives
Argentina's House of Representatives announced it approved the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines (Ley de Bases y Puntos de Partida para la Libertad de los Argentinos) on Friday, 28 June 2024. The law introduces a new
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Australia consults tax incentives for hydrogen and critical minerals production
Australia’s government has published two consultation papers requesting comments on its proposed tax incentives on hydrogen and critical minerals production. The deadline for receiving feedback on the both is set for 12 July, 2024. Both
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Portugal approves tax reform to boost capital market, affordable housing
Portugal's parliament has passed a tax reform package designed to invigorate the capital market and promote affordable housing. This legislation, approved on 14 June 2024, awaits presidential ratification and gazetting. The first major aspect
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Spain extends VAT cuts on essential food products
Spain’s Ministry of Finance announced in a release on Tuesday, 25 June 2024, that the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree-Law which extends the VAT rate reduction for basic food Items. The reduced rates were initially set to
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UAE: Companies licensed in March-April must register for corporate tax by June 2024
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a release on 23 June, 2024, reminding juridical persons licensed in March and April to register for corporate tax by 30 June, 2024. Previously, the FTA, in a release on 23 May 2024, called for juridical
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Algeria joins BEPS MLI
The OECD, in an announcement, confirmed that Algeria signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention) on 27 June, 2024. Algeria has become the 103rd
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US: IRS extends tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by severe weather in Mississippi
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—IR-2024-176 on 27 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on 8
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The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—IA-2024-08 on 27 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Iowa that were affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on 16 June,
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