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Australian Tax Agency Announces Virtual Currency Tax Focus

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

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The Australian Taxation Office has expressed its concern that some taxpayers do not fully understand the tax implications of cryptocurrency gains. Read Full Story

Hong Kong Issues Tax Returns For Individuals

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

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

On May 3, 2021, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department issued over 2.62 million tax returns for individuals for the year of assessment 2020-21. Read Full Story

Countries Discuss Post-Pandemic Tax Agenda At UN Council Meeting

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Experts speaking at the UN's Economic and Social Council's annual Special Meeting on International Cooperation in Tax Matters concluded that the international community must do more to tackle tax base erosion and profit shifting and offshore tax evasion. Read Full Story

US IRS Reminds Of FBAR Filing Obligation

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding US citizens, resident aliens, and any domestic legal entity that the deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is still April 15, 2021. Read Full Story

Hong Kong Issues 2020-21 Tax Returns

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

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

On April 1, 2021, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department began issuing profits tax, property tax, and employer's returns for the year of assessment 2020-21. Read Full Story

UAE Sets Out VAT Rules For Social Media Income, Performers

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Friday, March 19, 2021

The United Arab Emirates' Federal Tax Authority has released a bulletin highlighting the value-added tax rights and obligations of performers and those who earn income from online platforms. Read Full Story

Singapore Explains Changes To 2021 Tax Filing Rules

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

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has said that it will be sending tax bills directly to certain taxpayers this tax filing season and will be simplifying filing arrangements for the self-employed. Read Full Story

Taiwan Warns E-Services Providers To Register For VAT

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

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Taiwan's federal tax agency has highlighted that those providing electronic services to Taiwanese consumers must register to charge tax if their annual turnover from such supplies exceeds TWD480,000 (USD17,250). Read Full Story

Hong Kong Announces Tax Relief In 2021-22 Budget

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

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Hong Kong will grant taxpayers a waiver of up to HKD10,000 (USD1,290) of profits tax, salaries tax, and tax under personal assessment, the territory announced in its 2021-22 Budget. Read Full Story