US: Treasury publishes list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott
The US Department of the Treasury published a notice in the Federal Register on 25 April 2025, listing countries that may require participation or cooperation in an international boycott. The list includes Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar,
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US: IRS reminds tax-exempt organisations of key forms before the 15 May 15 deadline
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued IR-2025-54 on 25 April 2025, highlighting important forms and topics to ensure successful and timely filing as the 15 May 2025 filing deadline approaches for tax-exempt organisations. The annual
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US: Trump reportedly plans to cut billions from programmes in 2026 budget proposal
The Trump Administration is planning to cut billions from child care, health research, education, and housing programmes in its 2026 budget proposal, which is being finalised by the White House's Office of Management and Budget, according to a New
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EU, US remain far from reaching a tariff agreement
The EU Economic Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, stated on Friday, 25 April 2025, that the United States and the European Union still have work to do to reach a deal that avoids tariffs on each other's goods. The US has imposed 25% tariffs on EU
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Cyprus, Curacao sign income tax treaty
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance has signed an income tax treaty with Curacao on 23 April 2025. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent fiscal evasion between the two nations. The agreement is based on the OECD Model
See MoreUS: Arkansas offers tax credits for headquarters relocations and automation investments
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed new legislation on 17 April 2025, which introduces tax incentives to attract corporate headquarters and encourage modernisation investments. Tax credits for new corporate headquarters
See MoreUS: IRS issues guidance on APA submission review
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Large Business and International (LB&I) division released memorandum LB&I-04-0425-0005 on 22 April 2025, which reissues interim guidance LB&I-04-0423-0006 on 25 April 2023. This
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US: Oregon, 11 States file lawsuit against Trump Administration over tariffs
The Oregon Attorney General has announced a multi-state lawsuit filed on 23 April 2025, challenging the Trump Administration's executive orders to raise tariffs globally without congressional approval. The case is led by Oregon Attorney General
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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty protocol with Sweden
Brazil’s Senate approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 1975 income tax treaty with Sweden on 23 April 2025. Signed on 19 March 2019, the protocol updates the treaty to meet minimum BEPS standards and introduces other changes.
See MoreUS: Trump warns Canada auto tariff could rise above 25%
The US 25% tariffs imposed on cars imported from Canada could be further increased, said President Donald Trump yesterday, 23 April 2025. "When I put tariffs on Canada - they're paying 25% - but that could go up, in terms of cars. All we're doing
See MoreUS: IRS, Treasury to scrap basis shifting transaction of interest rules
The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-23 on 17 April 2025, announcing plans to propose removing the basis shifting transactions of interest regulations (T.D. 10028) originally issued on 14 January
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Argentina sets rules for using reconstruction bonds to pay taxes and customs debts
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has announced the regulations for companies and individuals to use Bonds for the Reconstruction of a Free Argentina (BOPREAL) to settle tax and customs debts through General Resolution 5675/2025 on 16 April
See MoreUS: Indiana approves 10% property tax credit
Indiana’s Governor Mike Braun (R) signed Senate Bill SB 1 into law on 15 April 2025, introducing significant tax relief measures for Indiana residents and businesses. The legislation provides homeowners with a property tax credit while raising
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Chile halts corporate tax cut, advances support for small businesses and tourism
Chile's Ministry of Finance released a statement on the first meeting of the High-Level Council for Strategic International Economic and Financial Policy, led by President Gabriel Boric. The release noted that income tax reform plans, including a
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Guatemala raises small taxpayer tax threshold
Guatemala has raised the annual income threshold for the simplified small taxpayer regime. This regime applies a flat 5% tax on gross income, replacing income tax and VAT. Starting 9 April 2025, the threshold will be updated from GTQ 150,000 to
See MoreUS: IRS updates guidelines for IRC 263A accounting method changes
The US Internal Revenue Service ( IRS) has published an updated International Practice Unit titled IRC 481(a) Adjustments for IRC 263A Accounting Method Changes. This practice unit was updated to remove references to resources that are no longer
See MoreUS: White House denies targeting climate-focused non-profit organisations’ tax-exempt status
The White House confirmed on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, that there is no draft or consideration of any executive order targeting the tax-exempt status of climate-focused non-profit organisations. This development follows after speculations arose
See MoreUS: Republican lawmakers tackle clean energy dilemma as significant investments clash with Trump’s skepticism
Republican lawmakers planning to extend US President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts, also known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),” are facing a clean-energy dilemma as significant investments in their districts clash with Trump's skepticism of
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