United States: ADD/CVD Roundup for March 2015
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for March 2015 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Australia Silicomanganese Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value
See MoreUS: IRS issues notice setting limits on foreign housing expenses for 2014
In the US the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2014-29 providing inflation-adjusted limitations on foreign housing expenses for the 2014 tax year. The figures included in the Notice show that Hong Kong, Moscow, and Geneva are judged
See MoreNew Customs Code of Uruguay
The new Customs Code of Uruguay was enacted on 18 March 2015 .The new Code was approved by the Uruguayan Parliament on 10 September
See MoreCanada: Federal budget due 21 April 2015
Finance Minister will deliver the Conservative government’s federal budget for 2015 on 21st April 2015. It is being expected that the budget is to be balanced and will set the platform for Conservative government’s tax and financial policies due
See MoreSpain: Council of Ministers approved protocol to treaty with Canada
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved the protocol amending the income and capital tax treaty with Canada on 13 March, 2015. The protocol was signed on 18 November,
See MoreLuxembourg Signed an Income and Capital Tax Treaty with Uruguay
Luxembourg and Uruguay has signed an Income and Capital Tax Treaty on 10 March 2015. The treaty was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal
See MoreTIEA between Czech Republic and Bahamas ratified by Czech Republic
The Exchange of Information Agreement (TIEA) between Czech Republic and Bahamas has ratified by Czech Republic on 19th March
See MoreUS: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Recipients Announced
The Internal Revenue Service awarded approximately $10.25 million in matching grants to Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) for the 2015 grant year (Jan. 1, 2015, through Dec. 31, 2015). LITCs are organizations that represent low income taxpayers in
See MoreColombia: IMF makes recommendations on tax policy
The international Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a report following a visit by staff to Colombia for discussions under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The recent decline in oil prices is a challenge that is affecting Colombia’s
See MoreBelarus and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement
Belarus and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement on 20 March 2015 More specifically, Belarus and the United States signed a Model 1 Agreement. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) in
See MoreSocial security agreement between Chile and United Kingdom entered into force
The Social Security Agreement between Chile and United Kingdom will be entered into force and effective on 1st June
See MoreUS and Croatia signed Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement
Croatia and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement, on 20 March 2015. More specifically, Croatia and the United States signed a Model 1 Agreement. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) in
See MoreCanada: Indirect tax responsibilities for financial organizations
Under their GST/HST and QST annual information returns, many financial institutions will have to file their final returns regarding Goods and Service Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Quebec Sales Tax (QST) for the year 2014 by 30th June
See MoreFATCA agreement between US and Singapore entered into force
The United States-Singapore Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement entered into force on 18 March 2015. This was a Model 1 Agreement signed between these two
See MoreCanada: Indirect tax compulsions for financial organizations
Many Financial institutes have to be filed their 2014 GST/HST and QST final returns on or before 30th June 2015 along with the GST/HST and QST annual information returns. Again, these institutions need to find if any changes in their organizations
See MoreCanada: New Democratic Party would aim tax agency reforms
In Canada, New Democratic Party (NDP) has declared that if the party win this year's general election, it would prioritize significant reforms to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The party has committed to work with small business organizations and
See MoreUnited States: ADD/CVD Roundup for February 2015
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for February 2015 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Australia Certain Uncoated Paper Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value
See MoreChile: Tax administration clarifies income tax treatment from bonds and other debts instruments
The tax administration has issued Ruling 604 of 25th February 2015 that describes income tax treatment derived by non-residents from bonds and other debt instruments. Article 1 of Law 20, 780 to article 11 of income tax law has introduced amendments
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