OECD: Report on the Simplified and Streamlined Approach Under Amount B
On 19 February 2024 the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework released the report on Amount B of Pillar One, following a previous consultation. The report sets out how jurisdictions can choose to apply the simplified and streamlined approach to qualifying
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On 13 February 2024 UNCTAD released a guide with the title Double taxation treaties: What investment policymakers need to know. The guide deals with the aspects of double tax treaties that are important for investment policymakers to understand, and
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IMF Report Discusses the Economy of Slovenia
On 30 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Slovenia under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The Slovenian economy has recovered from the pandemic but has been affected by the war in Ukraine. Following a
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IMF Comments on UK Fiscal Position
On 30 January 2024 the IMF held a press briefing on the latest update to the World Economic Outlook. During the press briefing Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the Chief Economist and Director of the Research Department at the IMF, responded to
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OECD releases ICAP statistics
On 29 January 2024 the OECD released the first aggregated statistics from the Forum on Tax Administration’s International Compliance Assurance Programme (ICAP). ICAP The ICAP is a voluntary risk assessment and assurance program whose
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OECD: Comments Received on Changes to the Commentary to Article 5
On 22 January 2024, the OECD published comments on proposed amendments to the commentary to Article 5 in relation to an alternative provision on activities in connection with the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. The additional
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IMF Report Comments on Greece’s Economy
On 23 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Greece under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Greece’s economic outlook has improved with real GDP growth projected at 2.3% in 2023 and 2.1% in 2024. Positive
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IMF Report Comments on Finland’s Economic Position
On 23 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Finland under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that although Finland’s economy recovered quickly from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine has
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IMF Report Comments on Kenya’s Economy
On 17 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Kenya under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement, the Sixth Reviews of the extended arrangements under the EFF and ECF Arrangements, and First Review Under the
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OECD: Update of Estimated Revenue Gains from Pillar Two
On 9 January 2024 the OECD held a webinar to introduce the updated assessment of the projected economic impact of the global minimum tax under Pillar Two of the two pillar solution to international tax. The OECD has used improved methodology and
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IMF Report Comments on the Sri Lankan Economy
On 19 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Sri Lanka. The report notes that the economic reform program implemented by Sri Lanka is helping economic recovery with positive real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2023,
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IMF issues report following Article IV Consultation with Ghana
On 19 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Ghana under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement and the first review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility arrangement. The report notes that Ghana’s performance
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IMF Issues Report under Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Mozambique
On 8 January 2024 the IMF issued a report after completing the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement with Mozambique. The ECF arrangement aims to support structural reforms to promote Mozambique’s economic recovery and
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IMF: Report Issued Following Consultations with Australia
On 18 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Australia under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report noted that although Australia’s post-pandemic recovery was strong, tighter macroeconomic policies
See MoreGloBE rules to be enforced from January 2024 despite major challenges
The OECD framework Two-Pillar Solution the global corporate minimum tax rate of 15% (Model GloBE Rules), imposed on large multinational companies with annual revenues of $790 million (€750 million) a proposal drafted by the OECD alongside G-20,
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OECD: 2022 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings
On 13 December 2023 the OECD released the 2022 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings. The latest annual peer review reports cover 131 Inclusive Framework member jurisdictions and jurisdictions of relevance. The BEPS
See MoreWorld Health Organisation: Launch of Technical Manual on Alcohol Tax Policy and Administration
On 5 December 2023 a webinar was held to launch the WHO technical manual on alcohol tax policy and administration. See: WHO technical manual on alcohol tax policy and administration . Rudiger Krech, the director of health promotion at the WHO,
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UN Adopts Resolution to Set Up a Framework Convention on Tax
On 22 November 2023 the UN general assembly adopted a resolution to commence the process of setting up a framework convention on tax. The framework convention could ensure that the UN is the main body for decision-making on international tax
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