US: Treasury confirms suspension of tax treaty with Russia
On 17 June 2024, the US Department of Treasury announced that the United States had provided formal notice to the Russian Federation to confirm the suspension of the operation of Paragraph 4 of Article 1 and Articles 5-21 and 23 of the Convention
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US: IRS and Treasury issues guidance to tackle abusive basis shifting in partnerships
On 17 June, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release, announced a new regulatory initiative to close a major tax loophole exploited by large, complex partnerships. This initiative is one step
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US: IRS and Treasury issue guidelines on partnership basis shifting transactions
On 17 June 2024, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a release—FS-2024-21 issued a guidance on the inappropriate use of partnership rules to inflate the basis of the underlying assets without causing any
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US schedules FATCA IDES testing for July
The FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) International Data Exchange Service (IDES) will undergo its next testing phase, as announced by the IRS yesterday, 13 June 2024. FATCA IDES will be migrating to an updated system and vendor on
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Argentina, Tunisia end tax treaty negotiations
According to a release from Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Worship, officials from Argentina and Tunisia convened on 11 June 2024 to discuss an income tax treaty. Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and the
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Ecuador updates transfer pricing report guideline, introduces new penalties
The Internal revenue service (SRI) has issued “Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC24-00000020” in the Ecuadorian Official Gazette on 28 May, 2024, which outlines details of the transfer pricing annex concerning related party transactions and the
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US: IRS extends tax relief for Arkansas taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – AR-2024-01 – published on 6 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Arkansas that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and
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US: Bernie Sanders urges Biden administration to back G20 initiative for a global minimum tax on the ultrawealthy
US Senator Bernie Sanders, along with his colleagues from both the Senate and the House, issued a statement urging President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, on 11 June, 2024, to back Brazil's G20 initiative for a global minimum tax on the
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Colombia issues resolution on international tax information exchange
Colombia's tax authority (DIAN) has released Resolution No. 000096 on 31 May, 2024, providing an update on the exchange of tax information with international jurisdictions. This resolution is key in assessing the cooperation of various nations in
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Canada: Parliament tables capital gains inclusion rate
Canada’s Department of Finance announced that the Notice of Ways and Means Motion was tabled in Parliament on 10 June, 2024, to deliver greater tax fairness and implement the changes in capital gains taxation announced in Budget 2024. The
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US: Treasury unveils FY 2025 tax proposals in “Green Book”
The US Department of the Treasury released the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and the “General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals”, or the ‘Green Book’, today, 11 June, 2024. In the fiscal year 2025 budget,
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US: IRS extends tax relief for West Virginia taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2024-160 – published on 7 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
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Dominican Republic expands e-invoicing mandate to medium taxpayers
The Dominican Republic's Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice 11-2024, on 7 June 2024, which revealed an expanded list of taxpayers who are required to adhere to the country's new mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)
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Dominican Republic extends CbC reporting deadline to 30 August 2024
The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice No. 10-24, on 31 May, 2024, extending the deadline for Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting for multinational enterprises (MNEs) as part of Action 13 of the Base
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US: IRS extends tax relief for Iowa taxpayers impacted by storms and floods
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IA-2024-04 – published on 6 June, 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Iowa affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on 20 May, 2024. The
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US: IRS extends tax relief for Kentucky taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2024-159 – published on 7 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
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Spain, Paraguay ratifies pending tax treaty
Paraguay announced in the Official Gazette the ratification of its pending income tax treaty with Spain on 29 May, 2024. Signed on 25 March, 2023, this treaty – double taxation agreement (DTA) – is the first between the two countries. It
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China, Peru advances tax treaty negotiations
The Peruvian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce announced that China and Peru have completed the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 31 May, 2024. This treaty aims to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion, enhancing economic
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