Singapore: IRAS introduces new exchange rate tool for taxpayers
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has launched a new exchange rate search function tool in XLSX format to aid taxpayers in preparing their tax computations. This tool simplifies the process of calculating average exchange rates for
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Hong Kong cuts tax reserve certificate interest rate
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, on Friday, 31 May, 2024, announced a change in the rate of interest payable on Tax Reserve Certificates in a legal notice published in the Government Gazette. The notice includes a reduction in the annual
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US: IRS extends tax relief for Massachusetts taxpayers impacted by storms and floods
On Friday, 31 May, 2024, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—IR-2024-154, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Massachusetts affected by severe storms and flooding that began on 11 September,
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Germany seeks feedback on draft global minimum tax return
The German Ministry of Finance published a consultation on draft global minimum tax return on 28 May, 2024. Companies impacted by the global minimum tax (Pillar Two) can now provide their feedback regarding the draft. Germany adopted the global
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Romania revises CRS guidance on OECD FAQs
To aid financial institutions in complying with their reporting requirements, The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has established a dedicated section on its portal for the automatic exchange of information on direct taxes. ANAF,
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Algeria announces June deadline for annual transfer pricing declaration formÂ
The Algerian government announced that taxpayers must complete and submit the annual transfer pricing declaration (e-form) for the fiscal year of 2023 by Sunday, 30 June, 2024. The annual transfer pricing declaration form, enacted by the
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Poland: Parliament approves postponement of e-invoicing mandate, digital platform reportingÂ
Poland’s Parliament has passed an amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act and other related laws, delaying the mandatory implementation of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) until 1 February, 2026. The bill will now be sent to the
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US negotiates CbC exchange deal with Dominican Republic
As per an update to the IRSÂ Country-by-Country Reporting Jurisdiction Status Table, the US has initiated negotiations with the Dominican Republic for a competent authority arrangement concerning the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC)
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Cyprus issues new clarifications on transfer pricing rules
The Cyprus Tax Department (CTD) announced further developments concerning the Cyprus transfer pricing (TP) rules on Monday, 27 May, 2024. These updates include detailed information on the filing process for the summary information table (SIT).
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Saudi Arabia mandates E-Invoicing for high-revenue taxpayers by December 2024
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Saudi Arabia announced on 24 May, 2024, the criteria for the 12th group of taxpayers will be required to comply during the implementation of the second phase of the electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)
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OECD: Governments recommit to sign First Pillar of a global tax deal by June
The OECD said, on Thursday, 30 May, 2024, that governments around the world had recommitted to introducing the first pillar of a global tax deal on highly profitable multinationals at the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
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Japan clarifies global minimum tax rules with new guidance
Japan's National Tax Agency has released an explanation of its administrative guidance related to the Income Inclusion Rule (J-IIR), part of the country's 2023 tax reform measures to implement Pillar Two global minimum tax. The J-IIR ensures
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Turkey is in the final stages of adopting the Pillar Two global minimum tax
Turkey is in the final stages of adopting the Pillar Two global minimum tax, according to a report published in Anadolu Agency, a state-owned Turkish news agency. Mehmet ÅžimÅŸek, Treasury and Finance Minister, emphasised the significance of
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New Zealand implements tax relief for individuals with lower and middle incomes
The New Zealand government presented its budget today, 30 May, 2024, which outlined economic assistance for the middle-income citizens who are grappling with the challenges of escalating living expenses, soaring mortgage rates, and unprecedented
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Belgium announces deadline for first Pillar Two global minimum tax registration
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finances, in a release, announced, on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024, the publication of the Royal Decree of 15 May 2024. It establishes new notification requirements for large multinational and domestic groups that
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Bangladesh reportedly plans 67% hike in bank excise duty
The Bangladesh government reportedly plans to increase excise duty on high-value bank deposits in the fiscal year 2024-25. Low- and middle-income depositors will maintain current rates, but higher-income individuals will see increased
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Chile extends SME tax rate cuts for 2023/24
Chile implemented a reduced corporate tax rate of 10% for qualifying SMEs under the Pro Pyme regime as part of Law No. 21.256 of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduced rate, initially effective from 2020 to 2022, was extended by Law
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Ireland updates guidance on relief from stamp duty and property transfers for associated companies
The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 142/24 on 21 May, 2024, which provides an updated guidance on the associated companies relief for stamp duty on conveyances and transfers of property between associated corporate bodies. Revenue eBrief
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