UK: Research into Taxpayer Software Decision process for MTD
On 2 March 2023 HMRC published research that they had commissioned on the taxpayer decision-making process for acquiring compatible software for operation of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules. Insights gained from the research will serve as input
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IMF Report on the Economy of Nigeria
On 6 February 2023 the IMF published a report following consultations with Nigeria under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Nigeria’s economy has recovered from the pandemic due to favourable oil prices and increased consumption.
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UK: Research on Taxpayer Experience of the Profit Diversion Compliance Facility
On 7 February 2023 HMRC published the results of research commissioned in order to understand taxpayers’ experience of the Profit Diversion Compliance Facility (PDCF) and Diverted Profits enquiry process. The research was conducted through
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UK: Experience with HMRC’s Digital Services
On 26 January 2023 HMRC published the results of research with tax agents to explore their experiences of HMRC's digital services HMRC commissioned research to give them more insight into different business models used by agents, the nature of
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Ireland updates guidance on payment and receipt of interest and royalties without deduction of income tax
On 22 December 2022, the Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 221/22 on payment and receipt of interest and royalties without deduction of income tax. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 08-03-06 - Payment and Receipt of Interest and Royalties
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Saudi Arabia: GAZT extends tax penalty relief measures up to 31 May 2023
On 30 November 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the extension of tax penalty relief measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the taxpayers can be exempted from fines and financial penalties
See MoreGlobal Forum Plenary Meeting
On 9 to 11 November 2022 the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global Forum) held its 15th Plenary Meeting. The main theme of the discussions was to bring transparency and exchange of information to the
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Israel: Peer Review on Transparency and Exchange of Information
The second stage, phase one peer review report on Israel’s implementation of standards on the exchange of information on request was published by the OECD on 9 November 2022. The first review noted that although a regulatory framework was in
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UN: Increasing Tax Transparency
At the meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters from 18 to 21 October 2022 the Subcommittee on increasing tax transparency reported on its work program. The Subcommittee was formed to consider ways to
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At the meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters from 18 to 21 October 2022 the committee heard a report on progress by the group on digitalisation and other opportunities to improve tax
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OECD: Digital Services to Support SMEs
During the plenary meeting of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) held from 28 to 30 September 2022, a report was released with the title: Digital Services: Supporting SMEs to Get Tax Right. The report is one of a series that are planned,
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OECD: Tax Administration 3.0 and the Digital Identification of Taxpayers
During the plenary meeting of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) held from 28 to 30 September, a report was released looking at the state of maturity of the use of digital identities within tax administrations. This was one of a number
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OECD: Building Trust Between Tax Administrations and Large Businesses
On 5 September 2022 the OECD published a report on building trust between tax administrations and large businesses. The research forms part of the broader work undertaken by the OECD on tax morale, to encourage further global discussion. In
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OECD: Impact of Population Ageing on Government Revenue
On 30 August 2022 the OECD published a Fiscal Federalism paper dealing with the effect of population ageing on tax revenue across all levels of government. The study is part of a larger project examining the fiscal challenges of population ageing.
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Pakistan
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round (phase 1) peer review report in relation to Pakistan. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Ecuador
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round (phase 1) peer review report in relation to Ecuador. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Finland
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round peer review report in relation to Finland. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in Finland and its
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Sweden
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round (phase 1) peer review report in relation to Sweden. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in Sweden
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