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German Parliament Approves COVID-19 Tax Package
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, July 3, 2020
Both houses of the German parliament have now approved the EUR130bn (USD146bn) COVID-19 economic stimulus plan, which includes numerous tax relief measures. Read Full Story
COVID-19: Austria To Bring Forward Individual Income Tax Cut
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Austrian Finance Minister Gernot Blumel said on June 16, 2020, that elements of an income tax cut package agreed by the governing coalition earlier this year will be brought forward as part of a post-COVID-19 economic stimulus package. Read Full Story
German Cabinet Approves COVID-19 Stimulus Package
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
A EUR130bn (USD148bn) fiscal stimulus package with numerous tax measures, intended to help revive the German economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, was approved by the Federal Cabinet on June 12, 2020. Read Full Story
UAE Adapts Economic Substance Rules To COVID-19
by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Australia Flags Contrived Tax Avoidance Arrangement
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a Taxpayer Alert on mischaracterized arrangements and schemes connected with direct foreign investment into Australian businesses. Read Full Story
Irish Businesses Seek Tax Support To Bounce Back From COVID-19
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Irish business association Ibec has called for the establishment of a Commission on Taxation, as part of a package of measures to "reboot" the economy after the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Story
No New Tax Announcements In New Zealand's 2020 Budget
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Thursday, May 28, 2020
New Zealand's new 2020 Budget, announced on May 14, highlighted recently enacted tax measures and announced the creation of a new NZD50bn COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Read Full Story
COVID-19: Ireland Eases Close Company Surcharge Rules
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Friday, May 15, 2020
The Irish Revenue has announced the implementation of temporary measures in relation to the close company surcharge regime, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Story
Bill Would Exclude US Territories, Possessions From GILTI Regime
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington
Friday, May 15, 2020
On May 4, 2020, a bill was introduced in the United States House of Representatives to limit the impact of the Global Intangible Low Tax Income regime on businesses based in US territories and possessions. Read Full Story
Switzerland To Amend Withholding Tax Act
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on proposals to close what it says is a loophole in the withholding tax system, in a bid to strengthen the country's debt market. Read Full Story
New Zealand Enacts COVID-19 Support Bill
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Monday, March 30, 2020
New Zealand has enacted The COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Bill to support businesses and individuals cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. Read Full Story
OECD Publishes Comments On CbC Reporting Review
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The OECD's public consultation on a review into the new transfer pricing documentation rules proposed as part of BEPS Action 13 has closed. It has published the 79 responses received. Read Full Story
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