OECD: Peer review reports on making tax dispute resolution more effective

May 25, 2021

On 25 May 2021 the OECD released a further batch of eight Stage Two peer review reports in relation to making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective under BEPS Action 14. The minimum standard under BEPS action 14 is concerned with

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Hungary: MOF extends filing deadline of corporate return

May 19, 2021

On 21 April 2021, the Finance Ministry of Hungary published a Decree extending filing deadlines for all major business income tax returns due to COVID-19. Accordingly, annual returns for corporate income tax, local business tax, and energy

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IMF: Report looks at fiscal policy in Hungary

May 04, 2021

On 3 May 2021 the IMF issued a concluding statement following a consultation with Hungary under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Following a 5% contraction in output during the pandemic in 2020 the economy is expected to recover

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Hungary publishes law for the ratification of BEPS MLI

March 17, 2021

On 3 March 2021, the Hungarian President ratified the law, that was approved by the Hungarian Parliament on 22 February 2021, and promulgated the MLI in Hungary. The ratification process was completed on 4 March 2021 by publishing the approved bill

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Hungary ratifies BEPS MLI

February 26, 2021

On 22 February 2021, the Hungarian Parliament approved the bill for the ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). The MLI will generally enter into

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Hungary: MOF publishes guidance on Mandatory Disclosure Rules

February 10, 2021

On 28 January 2021, the Hungarian Ministry of Finance published guidance on DAC6 reporting, which expands upon earlier guidance first issued in July 2020. The guidance serves as a general explanation on the provisions of the Hungarian MDR

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Hungary: Parliament approves a bill abolishing the development tax reserve

November 29, 2020

On 17 November 2020, the parliament approved a bill introducing amendments to the corporate income tax. The bill includes the following tax measures: The small business tax rate will be reduced from 12% to 11% effective from 1 January 2021. In

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Hungary: Parliament approves tax omnibus bill including CFC Rules

October 22, 2020

On 13 October 2020, the Hungarian parliament approved a Bill No. T/13258, to amend various taxation laws. The bill contains the following measures: Disallow company income tax exemptions to controlled foreign companies from EU blacklisted

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Hungary releases guideline on DAC6 reporting

August 11, 2020

On July 20, 2020, the Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration published guidelines on the new reporting obligation for cross-border tax planning agreements (DAC6). The guidelines provide an overview of the reporting legislation, the

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Hungary defers MDR reporting deadlines for six months

August 05, 2020

On 14 July 2020, the Hungarian Government issued a new regulation, deferring the reporting deadlines by six months.   The deadline for the reporting of arrangements in the period between 25 June 2018 and 30 June 2020 will be 28 February

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DAC6 Updates: Optional deferral of DAC6 reporting deadlines

July 30, 2020

On 24 June 2020, the European Council reached agreement on an optional 6-month postponement to the reporting deadlines for relevant taxpayers under EU Directive 2018/822 (DAC6), and a delay to the exchange of information under

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Hungary: The central bank reduces base interest rate for late tax payment

July 05, 2020

On 23 June 2020, the Hungarian central bank reduces the base interest rate from 0.9% to 0.75% in order to maintain price stability and support economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With respect to taxes, the base rate is used for different

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COVID-19: Hungary announces tax relief measures in response to coronavirus

March 29, 2020

On 23 March 2020, the Government of Hungary has announced the implementation of new tax relief measures to curb the negative effects of COVID-19 crisis on the Hungarian economy. Small business sectors grant tax exemption from the obligation to

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Hungary plans to improve research and development tax reliefs

February 27, 2020

Following a meeting of the National Competitiveness Council, the Hungarian Ministry of Finance recently announced that the Government is planning further tax cuts for companies, including improvements in the deductions available for research and

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Hungary publishes legislation implementing EU directive on hybrid mismatch rules

August 14, 2019

On 23 July 2019, Hungary published a legislation through an official gazette that provides for the implementation of exit tax and hybrid mismatch rules of the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD). On 12 July 2019, the Hungarian legislator passed

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Hungary: Parliament passes budget for 2020

July 28, 2019

On 12 July 2019, the Hungarian Lawmakers approved the 2020 budget. The budget targets revenue of 21,426.0 billion forints and expenditures of 21,793.0 billion forints, producing a deficit of 367.0 billion forints. Highlighted features of the

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Hungary: Parliament approves exit tax and hybrid mismatch rule in line with ATAD

July 25, 2019

On 12 July 2019, the Hungarian legislator passed an anti-tax avoidance rule for the implementation exit tax and hybrid mismatch rules in line with the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD). The exit tax rules would apply from 1 January 2020

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Hungary plans to take several tax measures for maintaining economic growth

June 09, 2019

On 31 May 2019, the Ministry of Finance announced the Government-approved Action Plan for the Protection of the Economy. To help small businesses, the small business tax rate (KIVA) will be reduced from 13% to 12% from 1 January 2020. The tax cut

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