Cyprus: Tax Department clarifies bilateral agreement with US for exchange of CbC reports
The Cyprus Tax Department has issued a notice, on 25 November 2025, regarding the anticipated effective date of the agreement for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports with the US and the related local filing requirements. The Tax
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US: IRS issues guidance on elimination of one-month deferral for specified foreign corporations
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-72 on 25 November 2025, stating that the Treasury Department and IRS plan to issue proposed regulations under section 70352 of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), which repeals section
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US: Treasury, IRS provide guidance on Trump Accounts under working families tax cuts ahead of new regulations
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 2 December 2025, announcing upcoming regulations and providing guidance regarding Trump Accounts, which are a new type of individual retirement account (IRA)
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US maintains tariff exemptions on select Chinese industrial products
The US has announced a one-year extension of tariff exemptions on certain Chinese industrial and medical goods, including equipment used to produce solar-energy products, following a recent US-China trade agreement. These exemptions, originally
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US, UK strike agreement for tariff free pharmaceuticals
The US and the UK reached an agreement on 1 December 2025 that eliminates tariffs on British pharmaceutical products and medical technology. In exchange, the UK has committed to increasing its spending on medicines and reforming how it determines
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US reduces tariffs on Korea (Rep.) vehicles to 15%
The US will reduce import duties on Korea (Rep.) automobiles to 15%, retroactive to 1 November, aligning with the tariffs applied to Japan and the EU, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced on 2 December 2025. The measure follows last
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US: IRS urges taxpayers to prepare early for 2026 filing season as major new tax law takes effect
The US Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparing now for the 2026 tax filing season, highlighting key steps individuals can take to file accurate returns and avoid delays. In its first “Get Ready” reminder of the
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Argentina, US customs agencies establish cooperation agreement
Argentina’s tax and customs agency (ARCA) has signed a cooperation agreement with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on 26 November 2025. The framework agreement aims to continue modernising and automating processes in bilateral trade and
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US: Treasury and IRS consult on implementing new federal tax credit for donations to scholarship organisations
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-70 on 25 November 2025, stating that it is requesting comments on the implementation of a new tax credit for individuals established under the One, Big,
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US: IRS, Treasury publishes 2025 tax guidance for tip, overtime income for individuals
The US IRS and the Department of the Treasury issued guidance on 21 November 2025 for individuals eligible to claim the deduction for tips and overtime compensation for the tax year 2025. Notice 2025-69 clarifies for workers how to determine the
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US: IRS resumes normal operations following 2025 appropriations lapse
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the resumption of regular operations following the 2025 government funding lapse on 19 November 2025. As full operations recommenced, it is important for taxpayers and tax professionals to be aware
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US: Treasury releases final guidance governing the 1% tax on corporate share repurchases
The US Treasury Department and IRS have issued final regulations (T.D. 10037) that clarify how the 1% excise tax on corporate stock repurchases applies to transactions occurring after December 31, 2022. This tax was initially introduced in the
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US: Trump postpones tariffs on Brazil beef, coffee
US President Donald Trump lifted the 40% tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef, coffee, cocoa, and fruits, on 20 November 2025, which were imposed in July in response to Brazil’s legal actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro,
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US: Treasury, IRS issue interim guidance on tax benefit for lenders on farm and rural property loans under the One Big Beautiful Bill, initiates public consultations for final draft
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on 20 November 2025 for a new tax benefit for certain lenders that make loans secured by rural or agricultural real property. Notice 2025-71 provides interim
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US: Trump semiconductor tariff policy plan most likely deferred, sources say
Several Trump administration officials are reconsidering the timing of the long-promised semiconductor tariffs, with people familiar with internal discussions indicating that officials have recently begun signalling a slower, more cautious rollout,
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US removes tariffs on New Zealand agricultural products
The US has removed tariffs on more than USD 2 billion of New Zealand exports, including beef and kiwifruit, Trade Minister Todd McClay said. The move follows an executive order by President Donald Trump reversing previous import duties. Rising US
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Trump administration lifts tariffs on Peruvian agricultural products
Peru’s Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Teresa Mera, announced that the US has exempted more than 100 Peruvian agricultural products from tariffs. The move is part of a broader rollback under President Donald Trump, which removed tariffs on
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EU Commission clarifies VAT rules for platforms offering free access in exchange for data
The European Commission released EU VAT Committee Working Paper No. 1118 on 17 November 2025. This European Commission working paper addresses a question from Italian authorities concerning the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment of IT services
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