Argentina offers payment plan for tax debts from miscalculated losses
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has announced a payment plan under General Resolution 5684/2025 for tax debts from incorrectly calculated losses on 30 April 2025. In Argentina, tax losses can be carried forward for up to five years. ARCA
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Costa Rica consults on digital tax compliance and cross-border VAT reporting
Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has released two draft resolutions for public consultation. These initiatives are part of the country's digital transformation plan, aiming to simplify taxpayer interactions through the TRIBU-CR platform
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Bolivia extends tax return and report filing deadline for 2024
Bolivia's National Tax Service announced an extension of the tax return and payment deadline for the fiscal year ending on 31 December 2024 through Resolution No. 102500000021 of 30 April 2025. The deadline has been extended to 16 May 2025. The
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Costa Rica consults on new tax information reporting reforms
Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has released six draft resolutions for public consultation to improve tax reporting, streamline electronic compliance, and update filing methods. The proposed resolutions focus on migrating reporting
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US: New Jersey launches mediation pilot program for corporate sales and tax disputes
The New Jersey Division of Taxation is launching a two-year pilot mediation program on 1 October 2025. The Pilot is set to run for 24 months from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. The program is open to all business entities involved in
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Costa Rica increases fuel tax
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance has announced a 0.03% increase in the single tax rate on fuels, as mandated by Law 8.114 of 2001. This tax is applied at fixed rates per litre based on the type of fuel. However, despite this adjustment, the
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US: Trump administration ends duty-free access for low-value imports from China, Hong Kong
The Trump administration ended duty-free access for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong entering the US on Friday, 2 May 2025. This followed after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 2 May 2025, which ended “de
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US: IRS offers tax relief to Virginia storm victims
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a release VA-2025-03 on 30 April 2025 announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Virginia affected by severe winter storms and flooding that began on 10 February 2025. These
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US: Trump proposes USD 163 billion in federal budget cuts for 2026
The Trump administration has proposed USD 163 billion budgetary cuts for the 2026 federal budget on Friday, 2 May 2025. The federal budget drastically reduces spending on education, housing, and medical research while increasing funding for
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Brazil, Saudi Arabia negotiate first tax and investment deals
Brazil and Saudi Arabia are negotiating their first-ever income tax treaty and an investment protection agreement (IPA), according to a recent update from the Brazilian Senate. The proposed agreements aim to prevent double taxation and encourage
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Mexico announces 2025 property tax relief program for eligible companies
The State of Mexico has approved a property tax exemption for businesses that meet specific requirements. Companies must own property in the state, provide proof of recent operations, and show compliance with tax obligations. The exemption was
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China reportedly exempts select US imports from tariffs, discretely communicates policy to companies
China reportedly has drafted a list of US imports that is exempted from its 125% tariffs. It’s unclear how many, or which, products are on the list because authorities have not publicly shared this information. The sources state that the
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US: Trump to reveal 2026 federal budget plan later today
US President Donald Trump is set to unveil his 2026 fiscal year budget proposal today, 2 May 2025, which will then be submitted to Congress. The federal budget release follows after Republicans in Congress’ attempt to resolve divisions over
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China exempts tariffs on US ethane imports
China has exempted the 125% tariff on US ethane imports imposed earlier this month, alleviating pressure on Chinese companies that rely on ethane imported from the US for petrochemical production, reports Reuters . China has increased tariffs on
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US: Trump’s latest executive order eases tariff impact on auto industry
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday, 29 April 2025, to ease the impact of auto tariffs, days before 25% import taxes on auto parts were set to take effect. Under the new executive order, which he signed aboard Air Force
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Argentina further limits surcharge on foreign currency purchases
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has further tightened the restrictions on the surcharge applied to foreign currency purchases, known as the PAIS tax. This decision regarding the restrictions on surcharges was implemented through an amendment
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Belgium: Data protection authority rules FATCA data transfers for ‘Accidental Americans’ are illegal
Belgium’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) reaffirmed its decision through Decision No. 79/2025 of 25 April 2025 to ban the transfer of data to the United States under the Belgium-United States FATCA Model 1A Agreement (2014), specifically
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Chile clarifies tax rules for technical services under Chile-Colombia tax treaty
Chile’s tax authority (SII) issued Letter Ruling No. 711 on 10 April 2025 regarding the taxation of payments for technical services under the 2007 Chile-Colombia tax treaty. The letter addresses two Colombians providing remote software
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