Kazakhstan’s Tax Overhaul: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About the Upcoming Reforms
On 1 September 2023, President Tokaev addressed the nation and announced a number of important tax policy considerations. To achieve its economic goals, including modernization and diversification of the economy, Kazakhstan should adjust its tax
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US: IRS announces that businesses of cash payment over $10000 must electronically file from 2024
On 30 August 2023, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. This new
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Ukraine: Government proposes the lifting of the moratorium on tax audits
On 6 September 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine proposed Draft Law No. 10016 to the Parliament, titled “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Laws of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Moratorium on Tax Audits”. The
See MoreG20 Leaders’ Declaration
The Declaration issued by the G20 leaders at their meeting on 9 and 10 September 2023 included the following points: Global Economic Situation The Declaration noted the recent global crises that have posed challenges to long-term growth and
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OECD: Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches
The Secretary General of the OECD prepared a report for the meeting of G20 leaders on 9 and 10 September 2023 updating them on the work of the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA). The IFCMA which was launched in February 2023
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South Africa: SARS updates guidance on tax rates, duties and levies
On 24 August 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued a latest guide for tax rates, duties and levies (Issue 16). The latest version of the SARS guide for tax rates, duties, levies include following: Corporate tax
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Germany: Government releases revised draft bill on corporate tax reform
On 30 August 2023, the German government released a revised version of the Growth Opportunities Act, originally proposed by the German Ministry of Finance in mid-July. This release marks the commencement of the formal legislative procedure with
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Dominican Republic signs MCAA for the exchange of CbCR
On 5 September 2023, the OECD updated its list of signatories to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR), showing that the Dominican Republic joined the agreement on 6 July 2023.
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Kenya: KRA announces tax amnesty on interest and penalties
On 1 September 2023, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released a public notice regarding a tax amnesty on interest and penalties introduced in the Finance Act 2023. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) would like to notify taxpayers that the
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OECD: Report to the G20 leaders meeting of September 2023
The tax report by the OECD Secretary General to the meeting of G20 leaders on 9 to 10 September 2023 outlines the latest international tax developments in international tax reform, including the work on the two-pillar international tax plan;
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Morocco releases latest CbC reporting guidance
The Moroccan General Directorate of Taxation (DGI) has recently released latest Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting guidance. Morocco implemented CbC reporting obligations starting from 1 January 2021, in accordance with the Finance Law for 2020.
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Brazil gazettes provisional measure for the taxation of investments in investment funds
On 28 August 2023, Brazil published Provisional Measure No. 1,184 (MP) outlining the taxation of investment funds in Brazil and introducing a periodic taxation approach for both closed-end and exclusive funds. Key proposals under the MP are
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Transfer Pricing Brief: September 2023
Australia Audit risk assessment: The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is conducting a performance audit to evaluate the efficiency of the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) transfer pricing (TP) management concerning loans between
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China extends 15% tax rate to encourage pollution control
On 24 August 2023, China's Ministry of Finance, State Administration of Taxation, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment have collaboratively issued Announcement No. 38 of 2023. According to this
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OECD: Taxation of Labour vs Capital Income – Focus on Higher Earners
An OECD Tax Working Paper published on 28 August 2023 looked at the different tax treatment of labour and capital income, examining especially the position of higher earners. A number of governments tax labour and capital income in different
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Ukraine proposes windfall tax on banks in draft bill
On 28 August 2023, the Ukrainian Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy submitted a draft bill to the Parliament, suggesting the implementation of a 5% windfall tax on banks' net interest income. This windfall tax will be effective
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Malta: CFR updates guidelines on the reporting obligations of DAC7
On 31 August 2023, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) updated guidelines in relation to the reporting obligations of Digital Platform Operators (DAC7). The DAC7 requirements come into effect on 1 January 2023 into Maltese domestic law. The
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Venezuela sets up four new special economic zones with tax benefits
On 10 August 2023, Venezuela published Decree Nos. 4,838; 4,839; 4,840; and 4,841 in the Official Gazette. The Decrees established four new special economic zones (SEZs) with tax incentives aimed at boosting production, especially for exports. The
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