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Netherlands To Split Tax Agency

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 46 hours ago | Wednesday, January 15, 2020

On January 11, 2020, Dutch Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra informed the House of Representatives about the Government's plans to restructure the tax authorities. Read Full Story

Switzerland Simplifies Process For German WHT Refunds

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 46 hours ago | Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The Swiss Government has said that from January 31, individuals and legal entitles domiciled in Germany will be able to use an online Swiss application to request a refund of Swiss withholding tax. Read Full Story

IRS Launches Gig Economy Tax Center

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Last updated 46 hours ago | Wednesday, January 15, 2020

On January 9, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of a new Gig Economy Tax Center, which is intended to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations through more streamlined information. Read Full Story

Nigeria Offers Grace Period For Obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Last updated 47 hours ago | Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The Executive Chairman of Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service, Muhammad Nami, has signed a notice providing companies with an extra 30-day window to obtain a tax clearance certificate. Read Full Story

German FinMin Outlines 2020 Tax Changes

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The German Ministry of Finance has outlined a number of tax changes that are due to take effect in 2020 and 2021. Read Full Story

Luxembourg's 2020 Budget Approved By Parliament

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

On December 19, 2019, Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies approved the Government's Budget for 2020, which among other measures includes important changes to the validity of advanced tax rulings. Read Full Story

Tax Extenders Passed In US Spending Package

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Monday, December 23, 2019

On December 17, 2019, the United States House of Representatives passed a year-end spending package, which includes legislation extending numerous expired and expiring tax provisions, and repealing certain taxes introduced to help fund the Obamacare health care reforms. Read Full Story

Nigeria To Begin Tax Enforcement Campaign

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Monday, December 23, 2019

On December 17, 2019, Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service issued a seven-day notice to tax defaulters and announced that it will soon begin a nationwide tax enforcement campaign in order to pursue those with unpaid taxes. Read Full Story

EU Backs 'Accidental Americans' In US Tax Fight

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, December 23, 2019

In a letter to United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the European Council has expressed concern at the lack of action by the US Government to alleviate the compliance burdens of EU nationals and financial institutions with regards to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Read Full Story