US: Senate Finance Committee Chairman releases finance committee reconciliation text

17 June, 2025

Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo released draft legislation to make 2017 tax cuts permanent and cut green new deal spending in the GOP budget bill. US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released legislative text within the

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Venezuela grants tax exemption on central bank securities

16 June, 2025

Venezuela exempts income tax on Central Bank securities for one year from 8 May 2025.  Venezuela has enacted Decree No. 5,127, published in the Official Gazette Extraordinary No. 6,905  on 8 May 2025. The decree grants a one-year income tax

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Czech Republic considers amendments to Income Tax Act, plans R&D tax incentive boost

16 June, 2025

The amendments propose abolishing withholding tax, removing the CZK 40 million capital gains cap, and increasing R&D allowances. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation on the"Act on Single Monthly Employer

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US: Treasury releases list of boycott-participating countries with no changes

13 June, 2025

 The U.S. Treasury released a list of countries on 10 June 2025 that may require participation in an international boycott. These countries include Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. The US Treasury issued a

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UK: HM Treasury updates carried interest tax policy ahead of 2026 changes

13 June, 2025

The UK’s HM Treasury released its Government Response and Policy Update on 5 June 2025, addressing the tax treatment of carried interest following a consultation.  The UK’s HM Treasury published its Government Response and Policy Update

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Singapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on taxation of IP transfers

13 June, 2025

IRAS has ruled that payments received by a Singapore company for transferring Improvement IP to a related party are non-taxable capital receipts as part of a group restructuring. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released

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Vietnam launches new tax rules for e-commerce and digital platform sellers

12 June, 2025

Starting 1 July 2025, Vietnam requires e-commerce platforms to withhold and pay taxes on behalf of sellers.  The Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 117/2025/ND-CP on 9 June 2025, introducing new regulations to manage tax obligations for

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Italy: Council of Ministers approves amendments to tax reform

11 June, 2025

Italy approved a new Legislative Decree on June 4, 2025, updating tax compliance, litigation, penalties, and the 2-year preventive composition procedure (CPB). Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a Legislative Decree on 4 June 2025, which

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Denmark: Parliament approves green depreciation in tax reform

10 June, 2025

Denmark raises depreciation rate for eco-friendly investments to 108% for 2025–2026. Denmark's parliament passed Bill L 195 on 3 June 2025, modifying the Depreciation Act to reflect the government's earlier decision to boost tax deductions for

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Germany unveils tax boost package to revive investment and growth

10 June, 2025

Germany unveils tax reform package with super deductions and lower corporate tax to boost investment and competitiveness. The Federal Cabinet adopted the draft law for a tax-based immediate investment program to strengthen Germany as a business

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Australia: ATO issues updated monthly FX rates for 2024–25, including April and May 2025

10 June, 2025

The ATO updated its guidance on monthly exchange rates for the 2024-2025 financial year, including rates for April and May 2025, on 5 June 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its guidance on monthly exchange rates from 1 July 2024

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New Zealand lowers interest rates on tax underpayments and overpayments

05 June, 2025

New Zealand Inland Revenue updated the UOMI Rates on 28 May 2025. Underpayment rates drop to 9.89% (from 10.88%), and overpayment rates decrease to 3.27% (from 4.30%). The New Zealand Inland Revenue has published the revised Taxation (Use of

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Vietnam issues new guidance on e-invoices and tax compliance

04 June, 2025

Vietnam updated regulations on e-invoices, taxpayer risk assessment, and invoicing procedures for business models, effective 1 June 2025. Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released Circular 32/2025/TT-BTC on 31 May 2025, offering updated guidance

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Italy: Finance ministry updates synthetic reliability indices

04 June, 2025

Italy’s finance ministry issued a ministerial decree on 28 May 2025, updating the synthetic indices of reliability (ISA) for the 2024 fiscal year.   Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has published the Ministerial Decree of 24 April

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Belgium: Government proposes stricter participation exemption rules and exit tax extension

04 June, 2025

Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing draft legislation by the government on 27 May 2025 to implement tax reforms proposed in the government policy note.  Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation presented by the

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Bangladesh: Interim Government announces 2025-26 national budget

02 June, 2025

The government’s growth forecast of 5.5% falls below the IMF’s estimate, signalling a shift away from chasing ambitious GDP targets and mega projects. The budget is set at BDT 7,90,000 crore, with a revenue budget of BDT 5,74,000

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Germany plans 10% tax on digital services from tech giants

30 May, 2025

Germany is drafting legislation for a 10% tax on major digital platforms like Google and Facebook.  Germany’s Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has announced that the government is preparing draft legislation to introduce a 10%

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India: Government restores RoDTEP benefits for AA, SEZ, and EOU exports

30 May, 2025

 India restores RoDTEP benefits for AA, EOU & SEZ exporters from 1 June 2025 to boost competitiveness. The Government of India has announced the restoration of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)

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