OECD reports growth in corporate tax income amid stabilising global rates
The OECD has announced the publication of its 2025 edition of Corporate Tax Statistics on 25 November 2025. Corporate tax revenues rise as global corporate tax rates continue to stabilise, new OECD data show Corporate tax revenues have
See MoreUS: Treasury and IRS consult on implementing new federal tax credit for donations to scholarship organisations
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-70 on 25 November 2025, stating that it is requesting comments on the implementation of a new tax credit for individuals established under the One, Big,
See MoreEU Commission unveils business wallets to streamline operations and boost competitiveness
The EU Commission has proposed a regulation on 19 November 2025 to establish European Business Wallets to simplify business operations across the EU. Designed for Businesses and developed by Businesses, the EU Business Wallers will modernise and
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency reminds taxpayers about deadline for transition 5.0 tax credit applications
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced on 24 November 2025 that it published Decree no. 175/2025 in the Official Gazette as of 21 November 2025, in which it notified that companies have until 27 November 2025 to submit applications for the
See MoreLatvia adopts legislation to enforce DAC8
Latvia published the Law on Amendments to the Law on Taxes and Duties in the Official Gazette on 21 November 2025, introducing measures to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 of 17 October 2023 (DAC8), including new reporting and due
See MoreGeorgia implements several tax code modifications for 2026, strengthens transfer pricing rules
Georgia has issued Law No. 1061-IVМС-XIМП dated 12 November 2025 in the Official Gazette, introducing several amendments to the Georgian Tax Code. The amendments introduce targeted incentives for agriculture, capital markets, construction, and
See MoreAustralia: Government consults on 2018 GST reform operations
The Australian government’s Productivity Commission released an issues paper for consultation on how the federal government’s 2018 goods and services tax (GST) reforms are functioning. Australia’s system of federal financial relations
See MoreOECD: R&D tax incentives lower corporate tax burdens by 35%
The OECD, in a release on 25 November 2025, reported the Income-based tax incentives for R&D and innovation (IBTIs) feature in the innovation policy toolbox of most OECD countries and other major economies. Income-based tax incentives (IBTIs)
See MoreAustria: Government approves tax amendment Act 2025 to align with EU rules
The Austrian Government gave its approval to the proposed Tax Amendment Act 2025 (Abgabenänderungsgesetz 2025) on 18 November 2025. The Act introduces changes to several tax laws and ensures national legislation complies with EU requirements. It
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS lowers official interest rate for taxing low-interest loans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated its Table 3, reducing the official interest rate used to tax interest-free or low-interest loans from 8.00% to 7.75%, effective 1 December 2025. Under the Income Tax Act, a taxable fringe
See MoreAustria: Government approves draft law to implement crypto reporting rules (DAC8)
The Austrian government has approved a draft law to implement the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8, 2023/2226). The legislative proposal focuses on introducing the Betrugsbekämpfungsgesetz 2025 Teil
See MoreUAE: FTA publishes corporate tax payment guide
The UAE Federal Tax Authority released the Taxpayer User Manual: Corporate Tax Payments on 10 November 2025. The guide is designed to help registered corporate taxpayers navigate the FTA EmaraTax portal and complete their corporate tax payments
See MoreArgentina: ARCA further extends deadline for settling tax debts from miscalculated losses
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has issued General Resolution 5788/2025 on 13 November 2025, extending the deadline for taxpayers to access the payment plan facility for outstanding tax debts arising from miscalculated tax losses. Introduced
See MoreSweden: Parliament adopts amendments to interest deduction rules
The Swedish parliament (Riksdag) approved a law that includes targeted amendments to the Income Tax Act on 19 November 2025 regarding interest deduction rules to ensure compliance with EU law. The new law denies deductions for intra-group loans
See MoreUS: IRS, Treasury publishes 2025 tax guidance for tip, overtime income for individuals
The US IRS and the Department of the Treasury issued guidance on 21 November 2025 for individuals eligible to claim the deduction for tips and overtime compensation for the tax year 2025. Notice 2025-69 clarifies for workers how to determine the
See MoreOECD Secretary-General presents tax report to G20 Leaders in South Africa
The OECD released a tax report titled “OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Leaders”, which was presented by the Secretary-General to G20 leaders on 22 November 2025. The report provides an overview of key developments in international
See MoreG20 Leaders issue statement following South Africa Summit
The G20 Leaders’ Declaration, released after the Summit on 22–23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, outlines various key taxation measures. Working Together To Stabilise The International Tax System And Enhance Domestic Resource
See MoreHong Kong: IRD extends 2024/25 tax return filing deadline for year-ends January–March 2025
To assist businesses and practitioners with recent operational demands, through Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2024/25 Tax Returns on 21 November 2025, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
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