US: IRS urges early registration for 2023 payment, transfer claims
The US Internal Revenue Service released IR-2024-210, which strongly urges qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organisations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments to complete the pre-filing registration process now for projects placed in
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US: Connecticut joins IRS direct file for 2025 tax season
The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 9 August 2024, that Connecticut will join the IRS Direct File for Filing Season 2025. The IRS Direct File was made possible by President Biden’s Inflation
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Finland consults Minimum Tax Act amendments
Finland's Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on proposed changes to the Minimum Tax Act on Monday, 12 August 2024. The Minimum Tax Act was passed at the end of 2023. It implements the Pillar Two global minimum tax in line with
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Canada consults on 2024 budget additions, including Pillar Two UTPR
Canada's Department of Finance, in a release, announced a public consultation on a legislation that includes new measures for Budget 2024 on 12 August, 2024. This follows the enactment of several budget measures in June 2024 under the Fall
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Australia: Senate Committee recommends passing Pillar Two global minimum tax legislation
The Australian Senate Economics Legislation Committee released its report regarding the provisions of three legislations aimed at implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax in Australia. The report recommends that the bills be passed. The
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Italy issues decree for tax collection system reform
Italy’s government has enacted Legislative Decree No. 110 of 29 July, 2024 mandating a comprehensive reorganisation of the tax collection system under Law No. 111 of 9 August 2023. Earlier, the Legislative Decree No. 110 of 29 July, 2024 was
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South Africa updates guidance on PBO funding to associations of persons
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released an updated guidance concerning the provision of funds, assets, or other resources by a public benefit organisation (PBO) to any association of persons. This Note offers guidance on several key
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Lithuania publishes VAT exemption guidelines for educational services
The Lithuanian tax authorities published a guidance on VAT exemptions applicable for educational and training services. This comprehensive document specifies the VAT exemption criteria for services provided by educational institutions, including
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France releases updated VAT representative appointment template
The French tax authorities have released a revised letter BOI-LETTRE-000082 template for appointing VAT representatives on 7 August, 2024. This letter is used for appointing a VAT representative in France. The document, which should be on
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Romania enforces ex officio changes to taxpayers’ register
Romania has published Order No. 3792/2024 in Official Gazette No. 774, on 7 August 2024,outlining the procedure for amending the Taxpayers' Register ex officio when taxpayers fail to fulfil their obligation to update their information. The tax
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Colombia clarifies currency requirements for foreign branches of local companies
The Colombian tax authority ( DIAN) has issued Ruling 524 on 8 July 2024, which clarifies the currency regulations for foreign branches of Colombian companies. This ruling specifies that transactions conducted by foreign branches in currencies
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Singapore publishes updated e-tax guide on tax deductions for renovation, refurbishment
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released the seventh edition of its updated e-Tax Guide titled "Income Tax: Tax Deduction for Expenses Incurred on Renovation or Refurbishment Works Done to Business Premises". Primary updates
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UN releases second revised draft terms for international tax framework convention
The UN Ad Hoc Committee released a second revised draft of the terms of reference (ToR) (Rev.2) for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation on Sunday, 11 August 2024. This draft reflects the discussions held during
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Austria generates additional EUR 185 million in tax income from AI
The Austrian Ministry of Finance has announced that the use of artificial intelligence has generated approximately EUR 185 million in tax revenue in 2023 from income tax, corporation tax, and value-added tax. The Predictive Analytics Competence
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Italy enacts decree on tax credits for energy saving investments
Italy’s Ministry of Business and Made in Italy published the Decree of 24 July 2024 in the Official Gazette, on 6 August 2024, introducing a new tax credit aimed at promoting investments in innovative energy-saving technologies for qualifying
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Ukraine enacts ‘White Business Club’ law
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 11084 enacting the “White Business Club”. This legislation amends the Tax Code of Ukraine and introduces several tax incentives and benefits for taxpayers exhibiting a strong commitment to
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Finland releases 2025 draft budget proposal
Finland’s Ministry of Finance published its draft proposal for Budget 2025 on Friday, 9 August 2024. The draft budget totals EUR 88.1 billion and shows a deficit of EUR 12.2 billion. The deficit will decrease due to measures taken by the
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Russia lowers tax thresholds for monitoring system participation
Russia enacted Law No. 259-FZ, published in the Official Gazette on 8 August 2024, which lowers the financial thresholds for businesses to participate in the country’s tax monitoring system. This system offers taxpayers a streamlined process
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