Finland Considers COVID-19 Tax Increases

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, May 28, 2020

On May 8, 2020, the Finnish Government published a report which explores the economic and fiscal consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for Finland and considers what taxes could be increased to help restore the public finances. Read Full Story

France Announces Extra COVID-19 Tax Support For Hit Industries

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, May 1, 2020

On April 24, 2020, the French Government announced that it has decided to extend tax and other financial support to companies in sectors most affected by the COVID-19 lockdown measures, including catering, tourism, events, sports, and cultural activities. Read Full Story

France Announces Tax Support Measures For Businesses

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The French General Directorate of Public Finance has announced that companies and self-employed taxpayers will be able to postpone without penalty upcoming tax payments due to the public health emergency. Read Full Story

UK Announces Plastics Tax, Business Rates Relief In 2020 Budget

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The UK's 2020 Budget, released on March 11, 2020, includes proposals to waive business rates on small retailers, to introduce a new tax on plastics, and to remove value-added tax on electronic publications. Read Full Story

Vietnam Pledges Tax Support Amid Spread Of COVID-19

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Vietnamese Government has announced its intention to provide fiscal support to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Read Full Story

Hong Kong Announces Tax Credit Handout In 2020 Budget

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Hong Kong's 2020 Budget includes plans for a one-off reduction of profits tax, salaries tax, and tax under personal assessment. Read Full Story

Switzerland Reports Bumper Tax Receipts For 2019

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Higher tax receipts helped Switzerland to another surplus in 2019, with withholding tax and direct federal tax performing particularly well. Read Full Story

OECD Reports Progress On Improving Tax Ruling Transparency

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The OECD has provided a progress update on jurisdictions' efforts to comply with the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard, which provides, among other things, for the spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings between countries. Read Full Story

UK Gov't To Pursue Brexit, Digital Services Tax After Election Win

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, December 16, 2019

The Conservative Party in the UK has won an outright majority in elections held on December 12, 2019. Read Full Story

UK Labour Promises Corporate Tax Hikes, Second Brexit Referendum

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

The main UK opposition party Labour has set out its plans for tax reform, in a manifesto released on November 21. Read Full Story

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