Belarus: Tax ministry sets FATCA filing deadline for 2024
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes announced the 12 August 2025 deadline for 2024 FATCA filings under the Belarus-US Model 1B Agreement. The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties announced on 7 July 2025 that the deadline for FATCA filing under the
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US imposes 17% tariff on Mexico tomato imports
The 17% duty on Mexican tomatoes was imposed after the US withdrew from a 2019 agreement that suspended an antidumping investigation on Mexican tomatoes. The Trump administration announced a 17% duty on Mexican fresh tomato imports on 14 July
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Argentina introduces special refund process for PAIS tax overpayments by importers
The first instalment will be available on 8 September 2025. Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) introduced a special procedure for importers on 7 July 2025, allowing them to claim refunds for overpaid PAIS tax, which expired on 22 December
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Brazil, Nigeria sign trade and investment framework agreement
The trade and investment framework agreement is aimed to strengthen economic and agricultural cooperation between the two jurisdictions. Brazil and Nigeria signed a Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) agreement on 24 June 2025
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US: IRS offers tax relief to Texas flood and storm victims
The tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to 2 February 2026 for Texas taxpayers. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released TX-2025-04 on 9 July 2025, in which they announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts
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US: Trump to impose higher tariffs on major trading partners including Canada, EU, Mexico starting August ’25
Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, 30% on imports from Mexico and the EU, and 20% to 50% tariffs on 23 other trading partners, including Japan and Brazil. US President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports and
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US: Sales tax applies to resold goods under Trump tariffs, says SSTGB
The SSTGB confirmed that sales tax applies to tariffs on imported goods resold in its 24 member states. The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board (SSTGB) has confirmed that sales tax applies to tariffs on imported goods, including those recently
See MoreUS: IRS withdraws final rule on digital asset reporting
The final rule stated that it became effective on 28 February 2025. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a final rule revoking its December 2024 rule on "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers that Regularly Provide Services
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Chile sets rules for digital platforms to verify users’ tax registration and compliance
Chilean digital payment platforms must ensure users report business activity to the SII, starting 1 October 2025. Chile’s tax authority (SII) has published Resolution Ex. 79-2025 on the SII's website on 26 June 2025. This regulation
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Luxembourg ratifies tax treaty protocol with Argentina
Luxembourg ratifies 2024 protocol amending 2019 tax treaty with Argentina through Law of 4 July 2025, published on 9 July 2025. Luxembourg published the Law of 4 July 2025 in the Official Gazette on 9 July 2025, approving the ratification of the
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Ecuador, Panama negotiating potential tax treaty
Ecuador and Panama met to discuss trade cooperation and a potential income tax treaty. Ecuador and Panama held a bilateral meeting on 29 June 2025 to discuss cooperation on trade and measures against tax evasion, including the potential
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Ecuador clarifies tax exemption rules for share transfers
The Circular clarified income tax rules and filing obligations for share transfers and corporate restructurings. Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) issued Circular No. NAC-DGECCGC25-00000005 on 30 June 2025, clarifying income tax rules
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Brazil, Vietnam to resume tax treaty talks
The two countries agreed to advance income tax treaty negotiations initiated in 2015. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on 5 July 2025, to discuss bilateral relations. The two
See MoreBrazil: AGU appeals suspension of financial transaction tax hike
The AGU argues that the Executive Branch has constitutional authority to adjust IOF rates and claims the National Congress violated the separation of powers by suspending presidential decrees. Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) appealed to
See MoreUS: IRS updates 2025 inflation adjustment and reference price for renewable energy credit
The IRS set the inflation adjustment factor for the Renewable Electricity Production Credit (REPC) at 1.9971 and the reference price for wind-generated electricity at USD 0.031 per kilowatt hour for the 2025 tax year. The US Internal Revenue
See MoreUS: Trump imposes 50% tariffs on copper imports starting August
The decision follows a Section 232 investigation, which concluded that protecting domestic copper production is crucial for industries such as defence, electronics, and automobiles. US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on US copper
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Bangladesh begins second-round of negotiations with US to avert 35% tariff on exports
The second-round talks are being held at Washington from 9–11 July 2025. Bangladesh has started the second round of negotiations with the US in Washington, DC, from 9 to 11 July 2025, in an effort to stop the implementation of a proposed 35%
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US: Trump ends clean energy tax credits for wind, solar facilities
Federal agencies must report their actions to the White House within 45 days. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to review and adjust policies that currently favour renewable energy over other
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