US: IRS extends tax relief for West Virginia taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2024-160 – published on 7 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
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Dominican Republic expands e-invoicing mandate to medium taxpayers
The Dominican Republic's Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice 11-2024, on 7 June 2024, which revealed an expanded list of taxpayers who are required to adhere to the country's new mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)
See MoreDominican Republic extends CbC reporting deadline to 30 August 2024
The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice No. 10-24, on 31 May, 2024, extending the deadline for Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting for multinational enterprises (MNEs) as part of Action 13 of the Base
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US: IRS extends tax relief for Iowa taxpayers impacted by storms and floods
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IA-2024-04 – published on 6 June, 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Iowa affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on 20 May, 2024. The
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax relief for Kentucky taxpayers impacted by severe weather
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release – IR-2024-159 – published on 7 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
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Spain, Paraguay ratifies pending tax treaty
Paraguay announced in the Official Gazette the ratification of its pending income tax treaty with Spain on 29 May, 2024. Signed on 25 March, 2023, this treaty – double taxation agreement (DTA) – is the first between the two countries. It
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China, Peru advances tax treaty negotiations
The Peruvian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce announced that China and Peru have completed the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 31 May, 2024. This treaty aims to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion, enhancing economic
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Brazil withdraws plan to tax low-cost online orders
Brazil’s Senate has withdrawn the proposal from a bill to tax small online purchases on Tuesday, 4 June, 2024. Senators were set to vote on a bill that would introduce a 20% import tax on international online purchases under USD 50, which the
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Colombia grapples with COP 27 trillion budget shortfall
Colombia faces a budget shortfall of COP 27 trillion (USD 6.9 billion) this year due to a sharp drop in tax collection. Tax collection plummeted 40.9% in April to COP 18.9 trillion (USD 4.83 billion), contributing to an overall shortfall of about
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Colombia: DIAN Increases e-invoicing audits due to extensive non-compliance
The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) has increased audits and inspections related to electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) due to widespread non-compliance with regulations. Under current tax laws, businesses that fail to issue or properly deliver
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US: FY 2025 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill defunds several international programmes
The US House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2025 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill on 3 June, 2024. It proposes terminating several programmes including funding for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
See MoreUS: Washington updates regulation on apportionable income calculation
US state Washington’s Department of Revenue has updated a regulation concerning the calculation of the portion of a business’s apportionable income generated within Washington State. Introduced on 15 May, 2024, this rule will go into force on
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US: Tennessee implements destination sourcing under the Tennessee Works Tax Act
Tennessee’s Department of Revenue has issued Notice 24-08, outlining the sales and use tax sourcing changes introduced in the "Tennessee Works Tax Act". On 11 May, 2023, Governor Lee signed into law the Tennessee Works Tax Act (TWTA), Public
See MoreUS: IRS revises automatic accounting methods
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced revising its automatic accounting method procedures in April 2024. As per the new method, taxpayers must obtain formal IRS consent through a letter ruling to alter any aspect of their tax
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Bulgaria signs AEOI agreement with USA
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance announced, on 30 May 2024, the signing of an agreement with the United States for the automatic exchange of information (AEOI). Lyudmila Petkova, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Bulgaria, alongside
See MoreUS: Illinois governor receives 2025 budget revenue bill
The governor of Illinois is expected to receive the fiscal year 2025 budget revenue bill. The bill introduces several tax changes, which includes: Introduction of a USD 500,000 cap on net operating loss (NOL) carryovers for corporate taxes,
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Canada releases revised FATCA and CRS guidance
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) revised the guidance under the FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) regimes on 5 April, 2024. The updated guidance specifies that Canadian financial institutions must obtain the Global Intermediary Identification
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OECD highlights extra revenue and tax benefits for Latin America via transparency and information exchanges
The OECD, on Thursday, 30 May, 2024, published the Tax Transparency in Latin America 2024. Published by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum), Tax Transparency in Latin America 2024 shows how
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