US: IRS releases FAQs on clean fuel production credit registration
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on 10 July 2024, issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2024-25 related to which entities must apply for registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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US: Washington finalises capital gains excise tax rules
Washington state’s Department of Revenue has issued clarification regarding the state's capital gains tax under WAC 458-20-301. The finalised regulations define and illustrate the capital gains tax, and provides explanation about the treatment of
See MoreUS: New Jersey approves highest corporate tax rate, potentially impacts 700 companies
New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill on 30 June, 2024, to implement the highest corporate tax rate for the state’s largest companies in the US. The bill is estimated to impact close to 700 companies in the state. The legislation proposes adding a
See MoreUS: IRS cautions taxpayers about clean energy tax credit scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a release, IR-2024-182, on 3 July 2024, cautioning taxpayers about a scam in which unscrupulous tax return preparers misrepresent the rules for claiming clean energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act
See MoreUS proposes regulations for tax payments by commercially acceptable means
The Department of the Treasury and the IRS have proposed regulatory changes regarding the payment of taxes through commercially acceptable means on 2 July, 2024. These updates align with the legislative changes introduced by the Taxpayer First
See MoreUS: Texas finalises sales tax rules for micro and small businesses
The US state of Texas has finalised the regulations for the categorisation of micro-businesses and small businesses under its remote sales and use tax regulations for marketplace providers and remote sellers in accordance with the state's
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Thailand, US sign competent authority arrangement to FATCA agreement
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the official text of the competent authority arrangement (CAA) that the US government signed with Thailand under the Thailand—United States FATCA Model 1A Agreement (2016) (IGA) to implement the
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Switzerland, US sign new FATCA agreement
The Swiss Federal Council has announced that it signed a new FATCA agreement with the United States at Bern on 27 June, 2024. Switzerland currently provides financial account data to the United States on a unilateral basis. In the future, it will
See MoreUS: Governor enacts tax amendments to California budget 2024-25
The acting governor of the US state of California, Eleni Kounalakis, signed Senate Bill 167 into law on June 27, 2024, introducing several tax amendments aimed at addressing the USD 27.6 billion shortfall in the 2024-25 budget and the projected USD
See MoreUS: Treasury, IRS issue final regulations on tax reporting for digital asset transactions
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations requiring custodial brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets, including cryptocurrency, on 28 July, 2024. These reporting
See MoreUS, India agree to extend equalisation levy agreement
The US Department of the Treasury announced the extension of its agreement with India on 28 June, 2024, regarding the transition from the existing equalisation levy to a new multilateral solution agreed by the OECD-G20 Inclusive Framework. The
See MoreUS: IRS and Treasury issue final guidance on 1% excise tax rules on stock buybacks
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a release—IR-2024-179, on 28 June 2024, announcing final guidance regarding regulations on how to report and pay the 1% excise tax owed on corporate stock
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US: IRS extends tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by severe weather in Mississippi
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—IR-2024-176 on 27 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on 8
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by severe weather in Iowa
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release—IA-2024-08 on 27 June 2024, announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Iowa that were affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on 16 June,
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US: New Jersey proposes increasing corporate tax rate to 11.5%Â
Lawmakers of New Jersey are poised to approve a proposed corporate income tax rate increase for the state's largest companies. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proposed the increase, intending to use the increased tax revenue to fund the state’s
See MoreUS: Hawaii lowers pass-through entity tax, allows tax credit carry-overs
The governor of the US state of Hawaii, Josh Green, recently signed a bill (S.B. 2725) into law reducing its pass-through entity (PTE) tax rate to 9% on 19 June, 2024. This bill amends the state's PTE taxation law to apply to taxable years
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by severe weather in southern New Mexico
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in release NM-2024-05 published on 26 June 2024, announced a relief for individuals and businesses in southern New Mexico that were affected by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding that began on 17
See MoreUS: Maine consults proposals to amend non-resident income tax rules
The Maine Revenue Services (MRS) has presented proposals for amending the state's non-resident income tax rules. MRS suggests amending Rule 806 (Nonresident Individual Income Tax) to repeal the provision relating to income from an entity with a
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