US: IRS releases temporary guidelines to enhance LB&I audit procedures
The memo outlines plans to phase out the acknowledgement of facts process by 2026, expand accelerated issue resolution to large corporate cases, and strengthen review of fast track settlement denials. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Chile updates daily late tax payment interest rate for July–December 2025
The updated daily interest rate for late tax payments is 0.0222222222% for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025. Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued Resolution No. 75 on 26 June 2025, setting the daily interest rate for late
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Brazil eyeing formal trade agreement with Bangladesh
If finalised, the agreement will likely be signed at this year’s annual Brazil-Bangladesh bilateral meeting in Dhaka. Brazil has shown a strong interest in signing a trade and economic agreement with Bangladesh to enhance bilateral commercial
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US: IRS clarifies BEAT exception rules; states services cost method not mandatory, documentation essential
The IRS clarified that under BEAT rules, taxpayers may exclude the cost portion of service payments to foreign related parties using the Section 59A(d)(5) exception, even without applying the specific transfer pricing method. The US Internal
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US, EU finalise trade agreement featuring 15% tariff on imports
The trade deal imposes a 15% tariff on most EU imports and zero tariffs on key strategic goods, including aircraft, certain chemicals, generic drugs, semiconductors, and raw materials. US President Donald Trump and European Commission President
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Panama withdraws extended deadlines for tax treaty claim corrections
The new resolution only allows a 10-day extension, with the possibility of extending it up to 30 days. Panama published Resolution No. 201-5822 on 16 July 2025, in Official Gazette No. 30323, repealing Resolution No. 201-2232 of 16 March
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Argentina joins CRS MCAAÂ
As of 25 July 2025, 55 jurisdictions have signed the Addendum to the CRS MCAA. Argentina signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) on 1 July
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Ecuador cuts taxes on private electric vehicles and eases tourism VAT rules
Ecuador has enacted a new law granting VAT and import duty exemptions for private-use EVs and expanding flexibility in tourism-related VAT reductions, effective from 14 July 2025. Ecuador has introduced tax relief for private-use electric
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Brazil: National Congress approves tax treaty with PolandÂ
The treaty will take effect three months after the exchange of ratification instruments and will apply starting 1 January of the following year. Brazil's National Congress has issued Legislative Decree No. 186 of 2025, approving the income tax
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US reduces tariffs on Japanese auto imports to 15% in new trade deal
The US and Japan struck a trade deal, which lowers tariffs on Japanese auto imports to 15%. In return, Japan committed to a USD 550 billion investment in the US, including Boeing planes, defence spending, and increased agricultural and rice
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US to possibly settle for 15% tariffs on EU imports
The EU and the US are reportedly nearing a trade agreement to impose a 15% tariff on EU goods imported into the US. According to EU diplomats, the EU and the US are moving towards a trade agreement that would impose a 15% tariff on EU goods
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Indonesia to reduce tariffs, ease trade barriers in US trade deal
Indonesia and the US have reached a trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on over 99% of US goods and reduces non-tariff barriers. In return, the US lowered tariffs on Indonesian products to 19%, alongside significant purchases of US jets, energy,
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Colombia: Council of State rules that there is no legal deadline for sending electronic messages confirming receipt of invoices
The ruling focused on the interpretation of Article 616-1 of the Tax Code, particularly regarding the electronic acknowledgement messages confirming receipt of the electronic sales invoice and the goods or services acquired in credit
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Bangladesh sends position paper to US, seeks tariff relief in final round of negotiationsÂ
Commerce ministry seeks to launch final round of tariff talks from 26 July; seeks 5–10-year transition period for labour and environmental reforms. Bangladesh formally submitted its position paper to the Office of the United States Trade
See MoreUS reduces reporting requirements for small businesses, freelancers, payment platforms
Recent tax law changes under President Trump's tax package reduce IRS reporting requirements for small businesses and freelancers, easing administrative burdens but potentially increasing income underreporting and widening the tax gap. Recent
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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
See MoreIndonesia: 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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