US House Passes COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With Tax Measures

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Thursday, May 28, 2020

On May 15, 2020, the United States House of Representatives approved the HEROES Act, which amends previous COVID-19-related stimulus legislation by changing loss carryback rules and providing further tax support for businesses and individuals. Read Full Story

No New Tax Announcements In New Zealand's 2020 Budget

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

Thursday, May 28, 2020

New Zealand's new 2020 Budget, announced on May 14, highlighted recently enacted tax measures and announced the creation of a new NZD50bn COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Read Full Story

US IRS Sets Out Details Of COVID-19 Tax Breaks

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Friday, May 15, 2020

On May 7, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder to employers affected by COVID-19 about the tax credits made available to them under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Read Full Story

COVID-19: Netherlands Relaxes Loss Carry Back Rules

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, May 15, 2020

The Dutch Ministry of Finance has announced that companies will be able to more quickly carry back losses they expect to make this year against profits made in 2019. Read Full Story

Ireland Tweaks Eligibility Rules For COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Program

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Friday, May 1, 2020

The Irish Revenue has announced that it will allow access to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme for certain employers who missed the March 15 payroll deadline. Read Full Story

Malta Issues Payroll Tax Guidance On COVID-19 Wage Supplement

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

On April 4, 2020, Malta released payroll tax-related guidance for employers on the Government's responses to the COVID-19 epidemic. Read Full Story

Brazil Adds To COVID-19 Tax Response

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Brazil has announced a number of additional tax payment and filing concessions in response to COVID-19. Read Full Story

Mexican Government Yet To Provide COVID-19 Tax Breaks

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The Mexican federal Government has yet to provide tax relief to businesses and individuals, although state authorities have announced their own measures. Read Full Story

OECD Releases Cross-Border Int'l Tax Guidance On COVID-19 Issues

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The OECD has released guidance for national policymakers on the impact of COVID-19 on the treatment of cross-border workers and the interpretation of international tax treaty rules. Read Full Story

COVID-19: Netherlands Announces Extra Tax Help For Small Businesses

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

On April 2, 2020, the Dutch Ministry of Finance announced that the rules for requesting tax payment deferrals have been simplified and extended to cover additional taxes. Read Full Story

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