Costa Rica extends filing deadline for inactive entities
On 29 March 2023, Costa Rica issued Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-007-2023 providing an extension of filing annual informative return for inactive entities. Usually, inactive entities are required to file their informative return by 30 April of each
See More
Chile launches public consultation on MAP
The Internal Revenue Service (SII) of Chile has launched a public consultation on a draft circular that aims to clarify the 3-year deadline for submitting a mutual agreement procedure (MAP) request. The SII is accepting feedback from the public
See More
Mexico deposits ratification instrument for BEPS MLI
On 15 March 2023, Mexico deposited its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral Convention on the Implementation of Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). The Convention will enter into force in relation to Mexico on 1 July 2023.
See More
US: Tax proposals under the budget for fiscal year 2024
On 9 March 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden released the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget introducing following tax proposal. Ensures Corporations Pay Their Fair Share: The Budget includes an increase to the rate that corporations pay in taxes on their
See More
Brazil publishes law reducing WHT rate on cross-border payments
On 28 February 2023, the government of Brazil has published Law no. 14,537, which reduces the withholding tax rates for cross-border payments related to travel to foreign individuals or entities residing or having their registered offices
See MoreBrazil issues normative instruction establishing new transfer pricing regulations for 2023
On 24 February 2023, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office published the Normative Instruction No. 2.132 which establishes the regulation of the taxpayer's choice to apply the new transfer pricing rules according to Provisional Measure (PM) No.
See More
Colombia amends the tax return and payment deadline in 2023
On 15 February 2023, the Colombian Ministry of Finance published Decree 0219 amending the deadlines for filing and payment of the tax return (declaration) in 2023 for specific taxpayers. Some of the key deadlines for companies depend on the last
See More
US: IRS extends the tax relief measures for taxpayers in disaster area
On 24 February 2023, the Internal Revenue Service announced that tax relief measures for disaster area taxpayers in California, Alabama and Georgia has been further extended to 16 October 2023. Previously, the deadline had been postponed to May 15
See MoreUS: IRS and Treasury issue final regulations on e-file for businesses
On 21 February 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations T.D. 9972 amending the rules for filing returns and other documents electronically (e-file). These regulations will require certain filers
See MoreUS: IRS publishes interest rates on overpaid and underpaid tax for Q2 of 2023
On 13 February 2023, the Internal Revenue Service announced the interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2023. The rate will remain same as first quarter. Here is a complete list of the new rates: 7% for overpayments (payments
See More
Germany: Lower house of parliament adopts CbC exchange agreement with USA
On 9 February 2023, the German lower house of parliament (Bundestag) has approved a law to ratify the pending agreement with the USA on the exchange of CbC reports. The agreement was signed on 14 August 2020. The agreement will enter into force when
See More
Puerto Rico: Governor proposes tax relief for individuals and corporations
On 6 February 2023, Mr. Pedro Pierluisi, Governor of Puerto Rico unveiled a set of proposals aimed at enhancing and streamlining Puerto Rico's tax system. The proposals include reducing the tax burden for individuals and corporations by over $500
See More
US: Tax court approves agreement resolving APA cancellation case
On 3 February 2023, the US Tax Court issued a rule approving an agreement between Eaton Corporation and the IRS to adjust Eaton's tax bill for 2005 and 2006 to USD 8.8 million. The proposal stems from lengthy litigation in both the Tax Court and
See More
El Salvador: Ministry of Finance announces interest rate for late tax payments
On 1 February 2023, the El Salvador Ministry of Finance has released a notice on the applicable interest rates for late tax payments for the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 July 2023. This includes an annual interest rate of 6.35%, 60 days after
See More
Jamaica: TAJ reminds tax filing deadline for the tax year 2022
On 2 February 2023, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) reminded the taxpayers that the income tax filing deadline is 15 March 2023. The taxpayers are being reminded that filing their annual income tax return for the year 2022 and declaring their
See More
Peru extends tax incentives for R&D investments until 2025
On 30 December 2022, Peru published Law No. 31659 in the Official Gazette modifying Law No. 30309. The Law promotes scientific research, technological development and technological innovation (R&D investments). The tax benefits are extended for
See More
Uruguay declares minimum monthly advance tax for FY 2023
On 16 January 2023, the government of Uruguay has released Decree No. 419/022, which outlines the minimum amounts of monthly advance payment for corporate income tax (IRAE) for the financial year (FY) 2023. The minimum payments are determined in the
See More
Peru extends tax incentives for real estate investment funds until 2026
On 29 December 2022, Peru published Law No. 31650 in the Official Gazette modifying Legislative Decree 1811. The Law approves the extension of the validity of tax incentives to promote real estate investment funds until 31 December 2026. The Law is
See More