US: California enacts single-factor apportionment for financial institutions
SB 132 mandates that financial institutions use a single sales factor formula for apportioning business income for California franchise/income tax purposes starting 1 January 2025. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 132 on 27 June 2025, a
See MoreUS: Florida aligns with federal IRC, ends business rent tax
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that enacts a USD 1.3 billion tax relief package that updates Florida’s tax code conformity to January 2025 and repeals the business rent tax from October 2025. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill
See MoreUK, US agree on global minimum tax deal
The UK and US have agreed on the G7 global minimum tax framework, removing Section 899 to protect UK businesses from extra taxation. The UK Government has published a statement regarding its agreement with the US on the implementation of the
See MoreCanada seeks resolution in US steel and aluminium tariff dispute
Canada stays open to de-escalation but keeps tariff options on the table as PM Mark Carney and President Trump discuss resolving the steel and aluminium trade dispute. Canada remains open to de-escalation but is keeping tariff options available
See MoreUS: Senate passes ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The bill permanently extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts, adds small business tax relief, introduces new breaks, boosts military and immigration spending, repeals green-energy incentives, and adds USD 3.3 trillion to the national debt US Senate
See MoreUS: Senate bill accelerates phaseout of renewable tax credits, introduces new levy
The US Senate's upcoming budget bill aims to eliminate wind and solar tax credits from 2005 and introduce a new tax on projects with Chinese components starting after 31 December 2027. The US Senate's latest budget bill, set for a potential vote
See MoreUS: New Mexico extends tax deadlines for fire-affected taxpayers
Taxpayers affected by the fires can file returns due on 25 June or 25 July 2025, by 25 September 2025. Estimated tax payments due on 16 June 2025 are extended to 16 September 2025. The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced on 24
See MoreUS: Treasury releases G7 statement on global minimum tax exemption for US-headquartered companies
The US Treasury announced the G7's agreement to exempt US companies from Pillar Two taxes, with plans to expand this exemption globally through the OECD-G20 Inclusive Framework. The US Treasury published the G7 Statement on Global Minimum Tax on
See MoreUK-US agreement on reduced car and aerospace tariffs now in force
A UK-US trade agreement reducing tariffs on British car and aerospace exports is now in effect, with steel and aluminium duty discussions ongoing. According to statements from the UK government, a trade agreement between the US and the UK, aimed
See MoreOECD responds to G7 statement on US exemption from global minimum tax
The G7's side-by-side arrangement aims to limit corporate tax competition, protect government tax bases, and provide businesses with stable, predictable international tax frameworks. The OECD Secretary-General issued a statement on 28 June 2025
See MoreCanada withdraws 3% digital services tax to revive US trade talks
Canada canceled its planned 3% digital services tax on US tech firms to revive stalled trade talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump. According to Canada's finance ministry, Canada scrapped its 3% digital services tax
See MoreUS: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ advances in the Senate with amendments
The amended text temporarily raises the SALT cap to USD 40,000, accelerates the phase-out of green energy credits, and eliminates proposed Tax Code Section 899 on foreign tax remedies. The Senate Budget Committee Chairman, Lindsey Graham,
See MoreUS: ETAAC 2025 Report presents recommendations to Congress and IRS
ETAAC advised the IRS to enhance security and combat fraud by updating tax return forms, reviewing e-File reject codes, promoting information sharing, and advancing digital taxpayer interactions. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued
See MoreUS to drop ‘Unfair Foreign Taxes’ from budget bill, G7 to exempt US companies from Pillar Two
The US Treasury and G7 nations agreed to exempt US companies from Pillar Two taxes in exchange for removing section 899 from the "One Big Beautiful Bill". US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced, on 27 June 2025, that the US has reached
See MoreVietnam nears US trade deal ahead of tariff deadline
Vietnam seeks to finalise a US trade deal by 9 July 2025 to avoid tariffs while balancing relations with the US and China. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on 26 June 2025 that Vietnam is close to finalising a trade deal with
See MoreUS: Maine to broaden sales tax to include digital content
Maine's new budget law will impose a 5.5% sales tax on streaming platforms and digital services starting 1 January 2026. Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a new budget law (LD 210) on 23 June 2025, which expands the state’s sales tax to include
See MoreUS: Supreme Court declines to expedite trump tariffs case
The US Supreme Court declined to fast-track the case challenging Trump's use of tariff powers under the IEEPA. The US Supreme Court has declined a request on 20 June 2025, to fast-track the case challenging President Donald Trump's extensive use
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Missouri flood and storm victims
The tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to 3 November 2025 for Missouri taxpayers. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued MO-2025-01 on 25 June 2025, announcing tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Missouri
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