US: Maryland clarifies 3% sales tax rules for multi-state it services
The 3% sales and use tax takes effect on 1 July 2025. The Comptroller of Maryland has released Technical Bulletin (TB) 54, offering comprehensive guidance for buyers and vendors on complying with the expanded 3% sales tax on data, IT, and
See MoreUS: Connecticut enacts 2026–27 budget with corporate tax changes, digital media incentive expansion
The H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166 establish the 2026-2027 state budget and expand the tax credits for digital media and film infrastructure. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166, which set the 2026-2027 state budget and
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Indonesia proposes tariff cuts, USD 500m wheat purchase in talks with US
Indonesia has proposed reducing import duties on US goods to nearly zero and committing to purchasing USD 500 million worth of US wheat in ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto,
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US: Trump signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law
Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on 4 July 2025, which makes his 2017 tax cuts permanent and introduces new tax breaks promised during his 2024 campaign. US President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill dubbed
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US, Dominican Republic CbC reporting agreement now in force
The US–Dominican Republic competent authority arrangement for automatic exchange of Country-by-Country reports became operative on 5 May 2025, with exchanges to begin by 5 August 2025. The competent authority arrangement between the US and the
See MoreUS to end electric vehicle tax credits on 30 September
The newly passed legislation will terminate the USD 7,500 tax credits for new EVs and USD 4,000 credits for used EVs by 30 September 2025. The US Congress approved the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on 3 July 2024, which ends the USD $7,500 tax
See MoreUS: House Republicans pass ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ through Congress
President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill," was narrowly approved by the House on 3 July, and is set to be signed into law on 4 July 2025. President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation passed its final hurdle in
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US to impose 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports
The US will impose a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, with trans-shipped goods facing 40%. President Donald Trump announced on 2 July 2025 that the US will apply a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports instead of the previously proposed
See MoreUS: 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
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UK, 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
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Canada 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
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UK-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
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OECD 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
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