US to end electric vehicle tax credits on 30 September

04 July, 2025

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

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US: House Republicans pass ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ through Congress

04 July, 2025

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

03 July, 2025

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

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US: California enacts single-factor apportionment for financial institutions

03 July, 2025

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

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US: Florida aligns with federal IRC, ends business rent tax 

03 July, 2025

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

02 July, 2025

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

02 July, 2025

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

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US: Senate passes ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

02 July, 2025

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

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US: Senate bill accelerates phaseout of renewable tax credits, introduces new levy

01 July, 2025

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

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US: New Mexico extends tax deadlines for fire-affected taxpayers

01 July, 2025

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

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US: Treasury releases G7 statement on global minimum tax exemption for US-headquartered companies

01 July, 2025

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

30 June, 2025

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

30 June, 2025

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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Canada withdraws 3% digital services tax to revive US trade talks

30 June, 2025

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

30 June, 2025

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, 

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US: ETAAC 2025 Report presents recommendations to Congress and IRS

27 June, 2025

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

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US to drop ‘Unfair Foreign Taxes’ from budget bill, G7 to exempt US companies from Pillar Two

27 June, 2025

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

26 June, 2025

 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

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