Chile: Legislation intended to simplify provisions of tax reform 2014
The Government of Chile has sent to Congress a bill on 15th December 2015 that would make changes to the tax reform legislation enacted in 2014. The current legislative proposal is planned to simplify certain aspects of the tax reform 2014. It is
See MoreBrazil: New deadlines for corporate tax e-filing
On 3rd December 2015 Brazil’s tax authority (Receita Federal do Brasil - RFB) announced new deadlines for certain information filings by corporate taxpayers for 2015. The guidance of Instruções Normativas nº 1.594/15 and nº 1.595/2015,
See MoreMexico: New requirements for documentation
Mexico has introduced transfer pricing documentation requirements for a master file and local file in line with the OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project from 1 January 2016. It will be mandatory to prepare this information for
See MoreCanada: Increased tax exemption amount for small businesses in Manitoba
In December 2015 an increase was announced from the previous small business tax-free threshold of $450,000. From the beginning of 2017, Manitoba's small business threshold will increase from $450,000 to $500,000 and small businesses with taxable
See MorePGA Highlights: November 2015
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of November 2015. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Proposals to amend the International Harmonized System: This notice is given by
See MoreUruguay-Decree and Resolution published on new tax benefits for investments in electronic invoicing systems
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uruguay issued Decree No. 274/2015 which was published in the Official Gazette on 20th October 2015. On the other hand on 17th October 2015, the Resolution No. 4,126/2015 had been published in the Official
See MoreTax Authority of Colombia rules on tax management of consultancy services given by international organizations
In a recently published ruling, the National Tax Authority of Colombia pronounced on the income tax, VAT and withholding tax treatment of a consultancy agreement concluded between a Colombian taxpayer and the Inter American Centre of Tax
See MoreMexico: The tax reform package for 2016 published in the Official Gazette
Mexico published the tax reform package for 2016 including amended Federal Tax Code and Income Tax Law in the Official Gazette on 18 November 2015. The tax reform will be applicable from 1 January 2016.According to the tax reform package the main
See MoreOECD: Latin America and Caribbean Countries Discuss BEPS
A regional meeting was held in Costa Rica on 17 and 18 November 2015 to discuss the outcomes of the action plan on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The participating countries explored ways of participating on an equal footing in the
See MoreMexico published the Federal Revenue Law for 2016
Mexico published the Federal Revenue Law for 2016 (the Decree) in the Official Gazette on 18 November 2015 and the decree will be effective from 1 January 2016. The main requirements are given below: Tax Incentives: Tax incentives are available
See MorePeru-Tax incentive to promote investment in science and technology innovation
In Peru, Supreme Decree No. 326-2015-EF (the Decree) was published in the Official Gazette on 16 November 2016. The Decree accepts the maximum deductible amounts as provided in article 6 of the Law No. 30309. The Law also provides an additional
See MoreColombia: Update rules on general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR)
The National Tax Authority of Colombia (DIAN) in a recently published Ruling no: 25473 of 2015, pronounced on the general anti-avoidance rule provided under article 869 of the Tax Code. In accordance with sub-paragraph 4 of article 869 of the Tax
See MoreColombia: Incentives for investments in non conventional energy sources
On November 4, 2015, the Colombian National Government has released Decree 2143 of 2015, by which the fiscal and customary incentives for investments in non conventional energy sources are regulated, according to the outline of Law 1715 of 2014. For
See MoreArgentina: Double taxation treaty with Mexico
The Governments of Argentina and Mexico signed a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation on 4 November 2015. The treaty intends to eliminate double taxation, as well as tax evasion and situations of double non-taxation. The treaty will have to
See MoreArgentina -new installment plan for settling tax debts
The Tax Authorities of Argentina have introduced a special installment plan regime General Resolution No. 3806/2015 to settle up tax debts, customs and social security debts. The regime initiates payment plans of up to 120 monthly installments at a
See MoreUnited States: ADD/CVD Roundup for October 2015
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for October 2015 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Brazil Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products Postponement of Preliminary
See MoreMexico: Lower Chamber approves tax reform for 2016
Mexico’s President submitted to Congress tax reform for 2016 on 8 September 2015 was approved by the Lower Chamber with certain adjustments, on 29 October 2015. As per the tax reform proposal which is expected to be signed by the President to
See MorePGA Highlights: October 2015
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of October 2015. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) filings for electronic entry/entry summary: U.S.
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