US: Overpaid and underpaid tax interest rates for Q3 2024 remain unchanged
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning 1 July, 2024. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be eight percent
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Nigeria: Executive order offers petroleum sector tax incentives
Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has released two circulars on the implementation of "Executive Order No. 40 on Oil and Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission, etc.) Order 2024”. This order introduces gas credits
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA introduces changes to real estate transaction tax regulations
The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA), on 3 May, 2024, unveiled significant amendments to the real estate transaction tax (RETT) regulations, marking a pivotal shift in property transaction dynamics. The Key changes include: Expanded
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Sweden considers new permanent residency rules for taxation
Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 May, 2024, a significant update regarding permanent residency criteria for tax purposes. Following the release of a memorandum by the Tax Agency in November, 2023, proposing a redefinition of permanent
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Turkey extends and adjusts reduced withholding tax rates until July 2024
Turkey's Revenue Administration has introduced Presidential Decision No. 8434, which brings significant adjustments to the withholding tax rates applied to various forms of income, particularly those from Turkish lira (TRY) deposit accounts. This
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Taiwan introduces instalment option for settling significant supplementary taxes
On 7 May 2024, the Ministry of Finance in Taiwan released a notification regarding instalment alternatives for settling significant supplementary taxes. The notification states: The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA), MOF
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Italy introduces CFC substitute tax measures
Italy’s Revenue Agency has published provisions for Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) substitute tax option, released as part of Legislative Decree No. 209 of 27 December 2023. Legislative Decree No. 209 outlines measures for adopting the Pillar
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Algeria eases criteria for reinvestment of tax savings
The Algerian government has eased restrictions for reinvesting tax savings under the Algerian investment incentives regime. The government expects that this will attract more foreign investment in Algeria. Determining the reinvestment
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UK: HMRC urges early filing for 2023/2024 self assessment tax returns
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a release on 8 May, 2024, advocating the early filing of self-assessment returns for the 2023/2024 tax year. Customers can file their Self Assessment returns for the 2023 to 2024 tax year between
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UAE: FTA issues corporate tax guide for investment funds and investment managers
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued the Corporate Tax Guide on Investment Funds and Investment Managers - CTGIFM1 on Monday, 6 May, 2024, in order to provide general guidance to help persons understand the UAE Corporate Tax treatment for
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Czech Republic: Parliament approves changes to investment companies and investment funds (ICIF) act
The Czech Parliament has approved an amendment to the Investment Companies and Investment Funds (ICIF) Act. This amendment includes a technical amendment to the Income Tax Act and introduces various practical modifications related to
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance relaxes taxation for CFC
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan has released a notification regarding eased taxation regulations concerning profits from Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) invested in enterprises situated in non-low-tax jurisdictions that are acknowledged
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Slovak Republic consults public regarding draft bill to tax sugary beverages
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft bill for public consultation on taxing sugary beverages and drinks with sweeteners. The tax on sweetened soft drinks (TSSD) is classified as an indirect tax on consumption. This
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El Salvador exempts foreign earnings from income tax
El Salvador’s Legislative Decree No. 969 – published on 14 March 2024 in the Official Gazette – broadens the scope of income exempted from income tax, as per Article 3 of the Income Tax Law, which effectively exempts all foreign-sourced
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Philippines provides clarification on CREATE Act
On 13 February, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ), in its Opinion No. 09, series of 2024, announced that the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE Act) did not revoke the Board of Investments (BOI)’s authority to
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Canada: New federal budget proposal may impact charities
Canada’s 2024 federal budget proposal may affect charities due to amendments made to the donation receipt requirements, and modification to the communication process between Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and charitable organisations. The budget
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UAE: FTA issues guide on registration of natural persons for corporate tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released the Corporate Tax Guide on Registration of Natural Persons - CTGRNP1 on Monday, 6 May, 2024. It is designed to provide general guidance on the registration of natural persons in the UAE for Corporate Tax
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European Commission initiates public consultation to evaluate Directive on Administrative Cooperation
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation concerning Directive 2011/16/EU, commonly referred to as the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC). This consultation is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness,
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