Canada 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
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US: 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,Â
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US: 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
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Vietnam 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 caseÂ
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
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US: 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
See MoreUS: Washington expands B&O tax disclosure to cover investment income
Washington expands B&O Tax Voluntary Disclosure from July 2025 to cover unreported investment income with penalty relief. Washington State will expand its Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Voluntary Disclosure Program to cover
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Strait of Hormuz in spotlight: Oil prices surge five-month highs after US bombs Iran
Iran is the world's ninth-largest oil producer. The escalation of conflict now threatens vital supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes. Markets are bracing for further
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Thailand proposes trade plan to avert US tariffs
It is expected that both countries might agree on tariffs as low as 10%. Thailand held trade talks with the US on 18 June 2025 and will submit a proposal on Friday, 20 June 2025, because possible tariffs on its exports to the US have lowered
See MoreUS: Auto prices set to rise as tariffs impact sales and EV market
US car buyers face USD 1,760 higher prices due to tariffs. US car buyers are expected to face an average price increase of USD 1,760 per vehicle due to USD 30 billion in tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump. Automakers are passing
See MoreUS: Senate Republicans unveil new tax and spending bill, aligns with House legislation
US Senate Republicans proposed changes to Trump's tax and spending bill, making some business tax breaks permanent while limiting state and local tax deductions. US Senate Republicans have introduced their version of President Donald Trump's
See MoreUS: Illinois to tax 50% of GILTI, tightens interest deductions under 2026 budget
Starting with tax years ending on or after 31 December 2025, taxpayers must include 50% of GILTI, as defined under IRC section 951A, in their base income for Illinois tax purposes. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill (HB 2755) on 16
See MoreUS, Canada agrees to finalise trade deal within 30 days
The US and Canada agreed to finalise a trade deal within 30 days to resolve issues caused by tariffs and countermeasures. The US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed this week to finalise a trade deal within 30
See MoreUS: IRS enhances pre-filing agreement programme for large and multinational businesses
The IRS has improved its Pre-Filing Agreement programme to offer large businesses and international taxpayers greater tax certainty, emphasising cooperative strategies to prevent disputes early. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued
See MoreUS: Trump Administration finalises US-UK economic prosperity deal
The fact sheet details the executive order signed the previous day to implement the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal. The Trump Administration released a Fact Sheet on 17 June 2025, detailing the executive order signed the previous day titled
See MoreUS: Senate bill proposes higher tax credit for CO2 use in oil production
The panel proposed equalizing the tax credit for using captured carbon in oil recovery with the USD 85/metric ton credit for permanently storing carbon. A US Senate panel released a bill proposing to match the tax credit for capturing carbon
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