Turkey consultation on e-commerce tax withholding regulations
The Turkish Revenue Administration has launched a consultation on the draft Income Tax General Communique No. 329, on 4 November 2024, which addresses amendments to individual income and corporate tax as outlined in Law No. 7524/2024 related to
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Germany consults draft bill to implement DAC 8
The German Ministry of Finance announced a public consultation regarding the implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226, which amends Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC 8). The draft bill was
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Ecuador: Tax Authority updates electronic invoicing regulations amid energy crisis
In response to the national energy crisis, the Ecuadorian Tax Authority (SRI) has issued Resolution NAC-DGERCGC24-00000035, amending the rules for the transmission of electronic invoices. Taxpayers must transmit electronic invoices to the Tax
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US: IRS finalises rules for disposing taxpayers’ seized property
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the amended final regulations (TD 10011, RIN 1545-BQ34), on 4 November 2024,the document contains final regulations regarding the sale of a taxpayer’s property that the IRS seizes by levy. The final
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Turkey extends tax debt restructuring instalments due to earthquake
Earlier, Turkey’s Revenue Administration released Presidential Decision No. 8515, adjusting instalment payments for tax debt restructuring under previous laws, which includes Law No. 7256 of 11 November 2020, and Law No. 7326 of 3 June 2021, in
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Kenya proposes new economic presence and minimum top-up taxes in Tax Laws Bill 2024
Kenya's National Assembly presented the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 along with the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 on 1 November 2024. Both Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 along with the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024
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EU Council approves digital age VAT package
The Council of the EU has announced that an agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age package was reached during the meeting on 5 November 2024. With new rules on electronic invoices, real-time data reporting, and business carried out through
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Brazil announces new layout for VAT, excise tax returns
Brazil’s tax authorities have revised the layout for the monthly returns for the value-added tax (ICMS) and excise tax (IPI) on 5 November 2024. This updated layout features modifications to validation rules, inclusion of new fields, and
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Singapore issues advance ruling on classification of hybrid instruments and related matters
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has released Advance Ruling Summary No. 7/2024, addressing the classification of hybrid instruments and related matters on 1 November 2024. Subject: Whether: The fixed rate subordinated
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Spain: MOF issues Order on e-invoicing software systems
The Spanish Ministry of Finance(MOF) has released an Order HAC7/1177/2024 of 17 October 2024 concerning computerised billing systems for entrepreneurs and professionals on 28 October 2024. The publication of this Ministerial Order marks the
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Italy approves decree on tax judicial system, tax penalties, and other minor taxes
Italy's Council of Ministers approved the Legislative Decree on 29 October 2024, establishing the consolidated code for regulating the tax judicial system, administrative and criminal sanctions, and minor national
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European Commission launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese choline chloride
The European Commission issued the Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of choline chloride originating in the People's Republic of China in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 31 October
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Argentina updates regime rules to boost major investments
Argentina’s Executive Branch has modified Decree 749/2024, which implemented the regime to promote large investments (Régimen de Incentivo para Grandes Inversiones, RIGI ) to provide more clarity or expand specific provisions on 21 October
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European Commission launches upgraded online services for customs
The European Commission has introduced new and enhanced online services for customs on 22 October 2024. These services include the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS), the Automated Export System (AES), and the Proof of Union Status System
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New Zealand: Government seeks public feedback on proposed inland revenue-MBIE information sharing agreement
The Government of New Zealand has released a consultation paper, seeking public feedback on a proposed approved information sharing agreement (AISA) between Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The AISA
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European Union imposes final countervailing duty on Chinese electric vehicle imports
The European Commission announced a definitive countervailing duty on imports of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. This decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) as the Commission Implementing
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Netherlands: Government presents second amendment to 2025 Tax Plan to the parliament
The Netherlands government presented the second amendment bill to the 2025 Tax Plan to parliament. Travel expenses deduction for illness Taxpayers can deduct EUR 0.23/km for medical travel and pharmaceutical aids. Taxpayers are also allowed to
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Malta publishes guidance for taxation of insurance businesses
The Malta Tax & Customs Administration has published a new guidance regarding the taxation of insurance businesses, following the adoption of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Rules on 25 October 2024. In 2017, the International Financial Reporting
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