US: Trump administration considers eliminating capital gains tax on home sales
Under current law, US residents can exclude up to USD 250,000 in capital gains from taxable income when selling their primary residence. US President Donald Trump announced on 22 July 2025 that his administration is considering eliminating
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Indonesia: Chief Economic Minister says 19% US tariff may take effect before 1 August
Trump imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods as part of a new trade agreement, effective 1 August Indonesia's Chief Economic Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on 21 July 2025 that the 19% tariff on Indonesian goods entering the US could
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Venezuela: Economy ministry issues requirements for tax refunds in special economic zones
The Ministry of Economy and Finance issued guidelines for tax refunds in SEZs, which require certification, tax compliance, and adherence to administrative procedures. Venezuela’s Ministry of Economy and Finance issued Resolution No. 014-25 on
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Brazil: Federal Supreme Court Justice reinstates financial transaction tax increase
Federal Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has reinstated Decree No. 12.499 with retroactive effect from 11 June 2025 after failed government-National Congress conciliation. Brazil's Federal Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes
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Canada expands steel quotas, imposes surtax on Chinese imports amid rising global tariffs
Canada is implementing various trade defences, which include a CAD 1 billion investment in the industry, CAD 70 million in worker retraining, enhanced financing, tightened procurement, and the launch of a CAD 500 million fund to support the
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Chile issues VAT registration rules for foreign B2C sellers
The resolution introduces VAT registration for foreign sellers and platforms handling low-value B2C goods from October 2025. The Chilean tax authority SII) issued Resolution No. 84 on 10 July 2025, establishing registration procedures for foreign
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Colombia clarifies tax on indirect transfers of free trade zone branches
The Ruling clarifies tax rules for indirect transfers of Free Trade Zone branches, excluding preferential rates. The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) issued Ruling 7858 int 924 on 18 June 2025, clarifying the taxation of indirect transfers
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US: IRS offers tax relief to New Mexico flood and storm victims
The tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to 2 February 2026 for New Mexico taxpayers. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued NM-2025-03 on 16 July 2025, in which it announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in
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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty with Poland
The treaty becomes effective three months after the exchange of ratifications and applies from 1 January of the following year. Brazil's Senate (upper house of the National Congress) approved the ratification of its first income tax treaty with
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Colombia: Government considers tax hike to fund 2026 budget
The government is considering tax reform to raise COP 26 trillion for its 2026 budget. Colombia’s government is considering a tax reform proposal aimed at generating COP 26 trillion, primarily through tax increases, to support the 2026
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Costa Rica issues transition guidelines for new digital tax system
The resolution outlines the guidelines for disabling current tax platforms to transition to the new “TRIBU-CR” system, which will take effect on 4 August 2025. Costa Rica’s Tax Administration (DGT) issued Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0011-2025
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Mexico updates final lists of taxpayers linked to fake transactions
The updated lists of taxpayers suspected of issuing invalid invoices due to non-existent transactions require affected parties to provide proof or amend tax returns within 30 days. Mexico’s Tax Administration (SAT) has revised the final lists
See MoreUS: Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia after trade talks
The trade agreement imposes stricter penalties for transhipment and Indonesia’s commitment to purchasing 50 Boeing jets and USD 19.5 billion in US energy and agricultural products. US President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on Indonesian
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Chile extends reduced tax rate for qualifying SMEs until 2028
The new law extends the reduced 12.5% rate through 2025-2027, with a 15% rate starting in 2028. Chile published Law No. 21755 in the Official Gazette on 11 July 2025, extending the temporary reduced corporate tax rate for qualifying SMEs under
See MoreColombia sets shareholder loan rate at 9.25% for 2025
Colombia has lowered the deemed minimum interest rate on shareholder and partner loans to 9.25% for the 2025 tax year, down from 12.69% in 2024. Colombia’s Ministry of Finance has issued Decree No. 0771 on 7 July 2025, establishing a deemed
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Costa Rica sets new rules for tobacco tax calculation
The regulations mandate procedures for calculating taxes on tobacco products to fund social welfare and ensure prior reporting of price and import data. Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0008-2025 in
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Bolivia: National Tax Service announces corporate tax filing and payment deadline for industrial, construction, oil sectors
The deadline is for tax periods ending on 31 March 2025. Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) announced on 11 July 2025, reminding taxpayers in the industrial, construction, and oil sectors that the deadline to file and pay corporate income
See MoreUS: IRS exempts US-owned pass-throughs from international tax reporting
Starting in the 2024 tax year, domestically owned pass-through entities with only U.S. shareholders or partners are exempt from filing IRS international tax forms Schedule K-2 and K-3. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued updated guidance
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