goods and services tax (GST) News

EU Gazettes Directive For Generalised Reverse Charge Mechanism

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, January 7, 2019

EU legislation providing for the introduction of the "generalised reverse charge mechanism," to enable member states to better counter value-added tax fraud, has been published in the EU's Official Gazette and will become effective from January 16, 2018. Read Full Story

Canadian Tax Regime To Be Enhanced From 2019

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, December 28, 2018

Canada's small business tax rate will be reduced from 10 percent to nine percent from January 1, 2019, as part of a suite of new year tax changes. Read Full Story

Only Tax-Compliant Firms To Be Allowed Australian Gov't Contracts

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

Friday, November 23, 2018

Australia is to require businesses seeking to tender for significant federal government procurement contracts to demonstrate their record of tax compliance. Read Full Story

Australia Consults On Tax Implications Of Insurance Law Reform

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

Friday, November 16, 2018

The Australian Government is consulting on the tax implications of a new accounting standard for insurance contracts. Read Full Story

Global CPA Body Calls For International Digital Tax Solution

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, October 29, 2018

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants has issued a policy paper calling for a multilateral approach to solving the tax challenges posed by the digital economy. Read Full Story

Australian Tax Changes Effective From July 1

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

Friday, July 6, 2018

The Australian Government has set out the numerous changes made to the tax system on July 1 and launched a consultation on new tax rules for "stapled structures." Read Full Story

Canada Promises To Improve Tax Advice Helplines

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The Canadian Revenue Agency has unveiled a three-point action plan to improve the services offered by its call centers. Read Full Story

Australia Budget Cuts Personal Income Tax

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

Friday, May 11, 2018

In addition to extending an increased expensing limit for small firms, reforming the research and development tax incentive, and committing to further corporate tax cuts, the Australian Government has announced significant personal income tax relief in what is expected to be the last Budget before elections. Read Full Story

India Announces Plans To Simplify GST Filing, Overhaul Refund System

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

Friday, May 4, 2018

Meeting on May 4, 2018, India's GST Council approved plans to simplify GST filing obligations. Read Full Story

Canada Urged To Introduce Digital Tax Nexus Rules

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, April 27, 2018

The Canadian Parliament's international trade committee has recommended that the federal Government tax products supplied to Canadian consumers by online platforms. Read Full Story

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