real-estate News

Germany To Close Tax Loophole For Enveloped Dwellings

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The German Government has announced proposals that would curb land transfer tax avoidance involving the purchase of properties held by companies. Read Full Story

Greek Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.con, Brussels

Thursday, August 8, 2019

On July 30, 2019, the Greek parliament approved government proposals for a reduction in the unified property tax, ENFIA, and relaxed repayment rules for individuals with other tax debts. Read Full Story

Hungary Announces Tax Cut Plan

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

On May 31, 2019, the Hungarian Ministry of Finance announced numerous tax cuts as part of an economic growth plan. Read Full Story

Bahamas Announces VAT, Bank Tax Reforms In New Budget

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Bahamas announced a number of significant reforms in its 2019/20 Budget, released on May 29, 2019, including a new tax on banks, which will replace annual fees, and new VAT obligations on online marketplaces and the removal of VAT on exported services. Read Full Story

India Finalizes Details Of New Real Estate GST Regime

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

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

India's GST Council has put flesh on the bones of its plans to introduce a new goods and services tax regime for real-estate transactions. Read Full Story

Canada's 2019 Budget Focuses On Real Estate Tax Compliance

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau has made tax non-compliance in the real-estate market a major focus of his 2019 Budget. Read Full Story

Australia Warns On Real Estate GST Non-Compliance

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

Thursday, March 14, 2019

The Australian Taxation Office said that it has noticed a number of common errors being made in activity statements since the "goods and services tax at settlement" system was introduced for the real estate industry in July 2018. Read Full Story

Belgium Introduces Optional VAT On Property Leases

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, January 21, 2019

On January 10, 2018, the Belgian Ministry of Finance reminded taxpayers letting and leasing certain real estate that they can opt in to the value-added tax regime. Read Full Story

Hong Kong Issues Tax Compliance Guide For Property Owners

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

Thursday, June 14, 2018

On June 14, 2018, Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Department released guidance on the tax obligations of landlords. Read Full Story

Tax Regime Overhaul Announced In Barbados

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Barbados's new government has issued a new Budget that would raise corporate and income tax rates, repeal the National Social Responsibility Levy and road tax and make other value-added tax and levy changes. Read Full Story

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