Currency News

Singapore Announces Plans For GST Reforms
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, November 8, 2019
Singapore is to add provisions to draft legislation to enhance the new GST regime for imported services and clarify new rules for virtual currencies. Read Full Story

Warren Announces US Corporate Tax And Wealth Tax Plans
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington
Friday, November 8, 2019
On November 1, 2019, the presidential campaign of United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) published plans for a system of universal Medicare that will be partially funded by tax increases on large corporations and wealthy individuals, as well as by stricter anti-tax avoidance rules. Read Full Story

IRS Expands Virtual Currency Tax Guidance
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington
Friday, October 11, 2019
On October 9, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service issued two new pieces of guidance for taxpayers who engage in transactions involving virtual currency. Read Full Story

Philippines House Passes Financial Services Tax Reforms
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, September 13, 2019
The Philippines' House of Representatives on September 9, 2019, approved two bills to overhaul the rates in place on financial services and passive income. Read Full Story

Brazil Requires Disclosure Of Cryptocurrency Trades
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Friday, September 13, 2019
Brazilian virtual currency users, traders, and exchanges are required to disclose details of significant transactions for the first time. Read Full Story

Filipino Financial Services Tax Reforms Clear First Hurdle
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, August 30, 2019
The Philippines' House Committee On Ways and Means has approved a Bill that would overhaul the rates in place on financial services and passive income. Read Full Story

Singapore To Exempt Virtual Currency Transactions From GST
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
On July 5, 2019, Singapore's tax agency released a draft guide that includes proposals for more favorable GST rules for virtual currencies. Read Full Story

Barbados To Slash PIT Rates Through Indirect Tax Grab
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Monday, April 15, 2019
Barbados's 2019 Budget includes proposals to remove VAT input tax credits for various supplies, reform the personal income tax regime, and generate more revenues from property taxes and the gaming sector. Read Full Story

UAE Issues VAT Guidance On Invoicing
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The United Arab Emirates Federal Tax Authority has newly issued guidance on value-added tax invoicing rules. Read Full Story

AICPA Urges IRS To Augment Virtual Currency Guidance
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Monday, June 4, 2018
The American Institute of CPAs has urged the Internal Revenue Service to supplement its guidance on the tax treatment of virtual currency transactions with answers to a set of frequently asked questions. Read Full Story
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