US: California to rejoin IRS direct file programme
RegFollower Desk The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) of California announced that it will continue to work with the IRS to offer many California taxpayers the option of a simple way to file both their federal and state tax returns using the IRS Direct
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US: Kansas updates transition rules after separating from federal interest deductions
The Kansas Department of Revenue published Notice 24-16, on 7 August 2024, providing guidance on business interest deductions for tax years 2021 and beyond. For tax years 2018, 2019, and 2020, Kansas was coupled with the federal code and only
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US: IRS urges early registration for 2023 payment, transfer claims
The US Internal Revenue Service released IR-2024-210, which strongly urges qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organisations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments to complete the pre-filing registration process now for projects placed in
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US: Connecticut joins IRS direct file for 2025 tax season
The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 9 August 2024, that Connecticut will join the IRS Direct File for Filing Season 2025. The IRS Direct File was made possible by President Biden’s Inflation
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Canada consults on 2024 budget additions, including Pillar Two UTPR
Canada's Department of Finance, in a release, announced a public consultation on a legislation that includes new measures for Budget 2024 on 12 August, 2024. This follows the enactment of several budget measures in June 2024 under the Fall
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Uruguay approves tax information exchange agreement with the US
Uruguay's Chamber of Senators approved a tax information exchange agreement with the US on 7 August 2024. Signed on 24 October 2023, this marks the first agreement of its kind between the two nations. It aims to enhance cooperation in tax matters
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Colombia clarifies currency requirements for foreign branches of local companies
The Colombian tax authority ( DIAN) has issued Ruling 524 on 8 July 2024, which clarifies the currency regulations for foreign branches of Colombian companies. This ruling specifies that transactions conducted by foreign branches in currencies
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Google ads to cost more in Canada
According to a new Google update on jurisdiction-specific surcharges guidance, Google Ads will implement an additional fee for ads displayed in Canada. This surcharge aims to help offset the costs associated with complying with the country's new
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US: IRS, Treasury issue final regulations for digital asset reporting regulations
The US IRS and Department of the Treasury Department, on 9 July 2024, published ‘“Gross Proceeds and Basis Reporting by Brokers and Determination of Amount Realised and Basis for Digital Asset Transactions”, outlining the final regulations
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US: IRS, Treasury propose dual consolidated loss rules
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Department of Treasury have released Rules Regarding Dual Consolidated Losses and the Treatment of Certain Disregarded Payments, in which it proposed regulations that offer guidance on the dual
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Puerto Rico: Nonprofit releases report on Pillar Two global minimum tax
Puerto Rican organisation Espacios Abiertos (Open Spaces) has released a report that quantifies and analyses the effect of the 15% global minimum tax (GMT) and the opportunities and risks that it represents for Puerto Rico. The study also discusses
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US introduces PSAs on beneficial ownership reporting requirements for local businesses
The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced, on 8 August 2024, the launch of a public service announcement (PSA) campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to educate the small business community about new
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US: IRS unveils measures to support small businesses, curb employee retention credit misuse
The US IRS has announced new measures aimed at assisting small businesses and preventing improper payments within the Employee Retention Credit program yesterday, 8 August 2024. These measures also include accelerating more payments and continuing
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Nicaragua announces tax incentives for tourism projects
Nicaragua published Law No. 1210 (General Law on Tourism) and Law No. 1211 (Law on Incentives for Tourism Developments), in the Official Gazette on 2 August, 2024. Law No. 1210 introduces new regulations for the tourism sector that will replace
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Brazil announces updates to e-invoicing prompted by tax reforms
Brazil’s government has submitted regulations to Congress regarding implementing a new dual value-added tax (VAT) system as part of its tax reform bill. Earlier, Brazil’s lower house of Congress, on 10 July 2024, passed legislation to
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Chile issues guidance on optional tax for accumulated profits
Chile’s tax authority (Servicio de Impuestos Internos - SII) published Circular No. 34 of 30 July 2024 in the Official Gazette on 1 July 2024. It offers guidance on the optional substitute tax for final taxes (impuesto sustitutivo de los impuestos
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Argentina: Foreign affairs committee approves BEPS agreement
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies' Budget and Finance Committee approved the draft legislation for ratifying the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 31 July,
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US: Joint Committee details tax incentives for economic development, financing
The US Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) published the Tax Incentives for Economic Development and Financing, which explains the present-law tax incentives for qualified opportunity zones, the new markets tax credit, the rehabilitation credit for
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