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Switzerland, Italy Agree Tax Deal For Frontier Workers
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, January 1, 2021
On December 23, 2020, Switzerland and Italy signed a new agreement on the taxation of cross-border commuters and an amendment to their existing double taxation agreement. Read Full Story

Switzerland To Draft New Customs Tax Act
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
On September 11, 2020, the Swiss Federal Council launched a consultation on proposals for the total revision of the customs system. Read Full Story

Ireland Lowers Headline VAT Rate
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A temporary reduction in Ireland's standard rate of VAT entered into force on September 1, 2020. Read Full Story

Singapore Launches Consultation On Income Tax Reforms
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, July 24, 2020
Singapore's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed corporate tax and income tax breaks. Read Full Story

Switzerland Relaxes Rules For Tourists' VAT Refunds
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, July 17, 2020
Switzerland's Federal Department of Finance is extending the time limit within which tourists can export goods purchased in the country tax free. Read Full Story

Switzerland Rules Out Tax Changes For Blockchain Technology
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Swiss Finance Department has said that changes to tax law are not currently needed in response to developments in distributed ledger technology and blockchain. Read Full Story

COVID-19: Philippines Further Extends Multiple Tax Deadlines
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Friday, May 15, 2020
The Philippines has announced that it will again extend tax filing and payment deadlines, following the prolongation of restrictive measures during the coronavirus outbreak. Read Full Story

Switzerland Simplifies Process For German WHT Refunds
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
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

Ireland Publishes 2019 Finance Bill
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Friday, October 18, 2019
The Irish Government has published its 2019 Finance Bill, which introduces changes to a number of SME-targeted tax incentives and implements a range of measures announced in this month's Budget. Read Full Story

Ireland Consults On Future Of Two Tax Reliefs
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Friday, July 5, 2019
The Irish Government is holding a public consultation on the Special Assignee Relief Programme and the Foreign Earnings Deduction, as part of a broader independent review of the reliefs. Read Full Story
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