US Businesses Urge Against Starting A Digital Tax 'Trade War'

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, July 24, 2020

The United States Council for International Business has called on US authorities to focus its efforts on working with other countries to arrive at an international tax solution to the digitalized economy, rather than tackling countries' unilateral responses. Read Full Story

US Withdraws From International Digital Tax Talks

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Friday, July 3, 2020

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional hearing on June 17, 2020, that the US Government has withdrawn from international negotiations on new global tax rules for digital companies at the OECD. Read Full Story

Indonesia To Begin Requiring VAT On Streaming Services

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Thursday, May 28, 2020

According to local media reports, Indonesia is to introduce a tax on video and game streaming services and on certain digital services starting July 1, 2020. Read Full Story

Indonesia Tables Legislation For Comprehensive Tax Reform

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Indonesia has reportedly tabled draft legislation in the House of Representatives to make wide-ranging changes to the tax system, including lowering the corporate tax rate and modernizing rules for digital economy players. Read Full Story

OECD Releases Eight New Action 14 Peer Reviews

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, December 6, 2019

The OECD recently released the seventh round of stage one peer review reports, assessing eight jurisdictions' efforts to implement the BEPS Action 14 minimum standard on tax dispute resolution. Read Full Story

Indonesia Explains New Dividend Tax Exemptions

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Friday, September 13, 2019

Following the release of the 2020 Budget, the Indonesian Government has explained in greater detail its plans to reform the tax code to foster increased investment by foreign and domestic businesses. Read Full Story

Indonesia To Ease Tax Penalties

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Friday, September 13, 2019

The Indonesian Government has announced that it will relax the penalties it applies to underpaid tax, in a bid to boost compliance. Read Full Story

OECD Says Pace Of Global Tax Reform Has Slowed

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, September 5, 2019

The pace of tax reform has slowed across most leading economies, a new report from the OECD says, calling for bolder tax reforms to address future challenges. Read Full Story

Indonesia Announces Corporate Tax Rate Cut, Digital Tax Plans

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Indonesia's Finance Minister has said a law will soon be tabled in parliament to require value-added tax and income tax from companies doing significant digital business in Indonesia that lack a physical presence. Read Full Story

Indonesia Announces Tax Breaks In 2020 Budget

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Friday, August 30, 2019

Indonesia's 2020 Budget, which was tabled before parliament in the middle of August, has been endorsed by opposition political parties in the House of Representatives. It includes an array of new tax incentives. Read Full Story

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