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 companiesÂ
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
See MoreUS: 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 treatyÂ
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
See MoreArgentina: ARCA issues final reminder on asset regularisation regime deadline
The Argentine Tax Collection and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) reminds taxpayers that Phase 3 of the Asset Regularisation Regime, established under Law No. 27,743, will conclude on 7 May 2025. This announcement was made by ARCA on 21 April
See MoreBrazil reportedly plans to offer tax breaks to attract data centres
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad will be heading to Silicon Valley in the US this week in a bid to lure data centres to Brazil by offering federal tax exemptions on related tech investments, according to sources familiar with the
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US: IRS revises practice unit on home office, stewardship deductions for US branches of foreign firms
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its international practice unit, Section 861 - Home Office and Stewardship Expenses, on 28 March 2025, focusing on the deductibility of home office and stewardship expenses by a US branch of a
See MoreUS: Customs and Border Protection imposes new tariffs on Chinese imports
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an amended notice on 24 April 2025 announcing additional duties on products from China and Hong Kong following President Donald Trump's Executive Orders 14256, 14259, and 14266. The notice was
See MoreChina reportedly exempts select US imports from tariffsÂ
China has reportedly exempted certain US imports from its 125% tariffs and is urging companies to identify essential goods that should be exempt from tariffs. However, they are yet to make any public statements regarding the matter. The Trump
See MoreUS: 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,
See MoreUS: 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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