PGA Highlights: May 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of May 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Distribution of continued dumping and subsidy offset for fiscal year 2017: According to the
See MoreUS: Trump releases final 2018 budget proposal
President Trump released his budget proposal for the FY 2018 on May 23, 2017, expanding on the budget blueprint he released in March. The Trump Administration proposed to Congress a $4.1 trillion FY 2018 budget that aims to balance the federal
See MoreBrazil: Additional guidance on CbC reporting rules issued
Normative Ruling 1,709/2017 of 25 May 2017 amended the 2016 normative ruling that introduced the country-by-country (CbC) reporting obligation in Brazil effective from fiscal year(FY) 2016. According to the new ruling for FY 2016, the Brazilian tax
See MoreUS: IRS offers two options for claiming the Home Office Deduction
The Internal Revenue Service recently reminded small business owners who work from a home office that there are two options for claiming the Home Office Deduction. The Home Office Deduction is often overlooked by small business owners. The first
See MoreColombia: DIAN clarifies TP filing obligations under BEPS Action 13
On 3 May 2017, the Colombian Tax Authority (DIAN) clarified the fiscal years for which the new transfer pricing obligations established in Article 108 of Law 1819 of 2016 will apply. According to Law 1819, taxpayers have to file a local file, master
See MoreCanada: Government offers relief to flood-affected taxpayers
In response to problems caused by the recent flooding across the country, particularly in Quebec and Ontario provinces, the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) is making available relief for individuals, businesses, and first responders that are unable to
See MoreCanada: A record number of Canadian citizens are using electronic filing services
To deliver the Canadian government’s commitment to Canadian citizens, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to expand its offering of online services and the number of online users is increasing. Taxpayers are using the CRA’s online services
See MoreItaly approves DTA with Barbados
On 2 May 2017, the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved the draft law ratifying the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Barbados for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreUS: Business start-ups can opt to offset research credit against payroll tax
During the National Small Business Week celebration held from April 30 to May 6 the IRS has been highlighting tax benefits and resources designed to help new and existing small businesses. Eligible small business startups can now choose to apply
See MoreDominican Republic: New facility for taxpayers to make payments to online accounts
On 24 April 2017, the Directorate-General for Internal Taxation (DGII) introduced the online "Payments to account", which explains to companies and individuals their tax obligations and the due date for payment of the tax and enables them to make
See MoreCyprus signs DTA with Barbados
On 3 May 2017, the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income between the Republic of Cyprus and Barbados was signed in London. The text of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
See MoreCanada: Government offers tax relief for farmers and fishers supplying cooperatives
The Budget 2017 makes the tax system unbiased by making existing tax relief for individuals and families more actual and accessible, by removing ineffective and inefficient tax measures. It also ensures that no taxpayer is getting an extra benefit
See MoreCanada: BEPS update in Federal Budget 2017
The Federal Budget 2017 will invest an extra amount of $523.9 million to develop tax compliance, prevent tax evasion and combat tax avoidance by raising verification activities, developing the excellence of investigative work focusing on criminal
See MoreUnited States: ADD/CVD Roundup for April 2017
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for April 2017 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Canada Certain Softwood Lumber Products Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty
See MorePGA Highlights: April 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of April 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register 2017 West Coast Trade Symposium on further trade updates: This document declares that U.S.
See MoreCosta Rica: Tax Authority issues transfer pricing guidelines
Costa Rican tax authority on 21 April 2017, issued Resolution DGT-R-16-2017 in relation to transfer pricing documentation guidelines. The Resolution establishes requirement of taxpayers having transactions with related parties to retain supporting
See MoreUS: Trump planning dramatic cut to corporate tax rate
President Trump is planning to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent even though that means a loss of revenue. Trump told his staff during a meeting in the Oval Office that he wants a massive tax cut for the American public. The 15 percent rate
See MoreBrazil releases withholding tax guidance on the importation of services
On 22 March 2017, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) released guidance in SC (Solução de Consulta) no. 153/2017 of 2 March 2017 regarding taxes on the importation of services. It primarily applies to the importation of services and the
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