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Belgium Introduces Optional VAT On Property Leases

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 13 hours ago | 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

New Finland-Spain Tax Treaty Effective 2019

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

A new tax treaty between Finland and Spain, which will broaden the Finnish Government's taxing rights with respect to pension income, will be effective from 2019, according to the Finnish Ministry of Finance. Read Full Story

UAE Issues Guidance On Reclaiming VAT On New House Builds

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The United Arab Emirates' Federal Tax Authority has issued guidance on obtaining refunds of value-added tax on new homes. Read Full Story

HK Government Studying Vacant Property Tax

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Friday, May 11, 2018

Hong Kong's Government says it is studying the feasibility of introducing a tax on vacant "first-hand" private residential properties. Read Full Story

IRS Issues Guide On New Depreciation And Expensing Rules

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

The United States Internal Revenue Service has issued a new fact sheet explaining the new deprecation and expensing rules included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read Full Story

Poland To Amend Minimum Tax On Commercial Property

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Poland has announced amendments to the minimum tax on commercial property, which are designed to align the measure with European Union state aid rules and reduce opportunities for tax avoidance. Read Full Story