Canada’s Ministry of Finance has reported a CAD 14.50 billion (USD 10.09 billion) budget deficit in the first seven months of 2024-25 on 20 December 2024. The Finance Ministry said this deficit is slightly lower than last year due to increasing

Canada’s government has mandated that large businesses whose online revenues are above specific thresholds must register for a Digital Services Tax (DST) programme account by 31 January 2025, and file and pay their first DST returns by 30 June

Belgium’s Federal Council of Ministers has approved royal decrees to reform the investment deduction regime, introducing three categories of investments that are eligible for additional tax deductions, which go into force on 1 January

Canada's Department of Finance has released the 2024 Fall Economic Statement on 16 December 2024. Among the key updates are enhancements to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive programme and more support for

Canada's Department of Finance has announced enacting the Tax Break for All Canadians Act after receiving Royal Assent on 12 December 2024. This legislation introduces a temporary Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) exemption on

Belgium’s government has introduced a draft law proposing updates to the current regulations on the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) and related obligations. The draft legislation also outlines new penalties under DAC6 and DAC7.  These