PGA Highlights: August 2014
In United States, The following events have been taken place under the several PGA during the month of August 2014. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Importing fresh citrus from China: APHIS is proposing to amend the fruits and
See MoreCanada: Draft international tax measures has been released
The Finance department in Canada has published a draft international tax measures for consultation revised legislative proposals for implementing measures declared in Economic Action Plan 2014, as well as certain other measures on August 29, 2014.
See MoreCanada: A case regarding transfer pricing adjustments
In subsection 247(2) of the Income Tax Act, the transfer pricing adjustment rules apply if transactions undertaken by non-arm's length parties do not reflect arm's length terms and conditions. In “McKesson Canada Corporation v. The Queen”, Tax
See MoreUS: Treasury Department republishes list of boycott countries that result in restriction of US tax benefits
The list of countries that requires cooperation with, or participation in, an international boycott as a condition of doing business has been republished by the US Treasury Department. The countries listed are Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar,
See MoreIRS announces the release of the 2014–2015 Priority Guidance Plan
The Treasury Department and IRS today released the IRS priority guidance plan for 2014-2015, which is intended to focus resources on guidance items that are most important to taxpayers and tax administration. The 2014–2015 Priority Guidance Plan
See MoreHungary and US FATCA enters into force
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement (2014) between Hungary and the United States entered into force on 16 July 2014. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) in Hungary will report the information required
See MoreMexico: Published guidance for filing electronic accounting records
Mexico’s 2014 tax reform launched a requirement for taxpayers to submit certain accounting records to the tax authorities. The rules for this new reporting requirement were published in the official gazette on 4 July 2014. This new amending
See MoreMexico- Aruba: Exchange of information agreement enter into force
The Mexico – Aruba Exchange of Information Agreement of 2013 will enter into force on 1 September 2014 and it will also be applicable from 1 September
See MoreMalta and United States FATCA Enters Into Force
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement (2014) between Malta and the United States entered into force on 26 June 2014. The Agreement, which is a Model 1A, was signed on 16 December 2013. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial
See MoreCanada: Ontario aviation tax on fuel will increase
The Ontario aviation fuel tax will raise by 1 cent per liter and it will effective from September 1, 2014. It will also carry on increasing by 1 cent per liter on April 1 for the next three
See MoreVenezuela-Palestinian Autonomous Areas ITA ratified
The Income Tax Agreement (ITA) between Venezuela and Palestinian Autonomous Areas has ratified on August 21, 2014. Further details of the agreement will be reported
See MoreLithuania signed FATCA agreement with United States
Lithuania and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement, on August 26, 2014. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) in Lithuania will report the information required under FATCA about U.S.
See MoreMexico-US: FATCA agreement entered into force
The FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico and the Department of the Treasury of the United States was signed on 9 April 2014 in order to developed International Tax
See MorePoland- Cayman Islands: Exchange of information agreement modified by Poland
According to Law No. 1108 of 26 June 2014 which was published in the Official Journal on 22 August, Poland ratified the Cayman Islands - Poland Exchange of Information Agreement of 2013. Further details of the agreements will be reported
See MoreCanada: Announcement of mobile app for SMEs
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a mobile application for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that will let users to make reminders for key tax dates. After consulting with SMEs, the Government has developed the app to reduce red
See MoreCanada: Online Tax Administration
Under Canada's Business Accounts program, business owner will be capable of paying online taxes for the first time through the platform from October. From October 2014, it will also be feasible for taxpayers to find a way in detailed payment history
See MoreVenezuela-Palestinian Autonomous Area ITA approved by Venezuela
The National Assembly of Venezuela has accepted the Income Tax Agreement (ITA) between the Palestinian Autonomous Areas and Venezuela on August 6, 2014 and was signed on May 17, 2014. Further details of the agreement will be reported
See MoreBrazil: Extending tax breaks law for IT industry
Brazil recently approved a law for expanding tax breaks for its IT industry on 11 August 2014. This law extends for till 31 December 2050 in the northern Brazil and extends for the Manaus Free Trade Zone until 2073. The current tax reduction rate of
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