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

Netherlands To Probe Employment Status Tax Abuse

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has launched a campaign to monitor the employment status of individuals working in the care and construction sectors. Read Full Story

Austria May Pull Out Of European Financial Transactions Tax Talks

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

On February 19, 2020, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz issued a statement to say that he remains "committed" to the introduction of a financial transactions tax at European Union level along the same lines as that proposed by the German Government last month, despite opposition from within the EU, notably from Austria. Read Full Story

OECD Provides Update To G20 On BEPS Work

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, February 20, 2020

In a new report for G20 ministers, the OECD has provided an update on its work to tackle tax base erosion and profit shifting relating to multinational businesses. Read Full Story

Indonesia Tables Legislation For Comprehensive Tax Reform

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

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Indonesia has reportedly tabled draft legislation in the House of Representatives to make wide-ranging changes to the tax system, including lowering the corporate tax rate and modernizing rules for digital economy players. Read Full Story

Belgium Requires Rounding For Cash Payments

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, December 16, 2019

On December 9, 2019, the Belgian Federal Public Finance Service reminded vendors that since December 1, 2019, they are required to round off cash payments to the nearest five cents. Read Full Story

UAE To Refund VAT Incurred On House Construction Works

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

Monday, December 2, 2019

Citizens from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will newly be able to claim refunds for the VAT they incur when building their own home. Read Full Story

New Zealand To Remove Low-Value Consignment Relief

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

Monday, November 25, 2019

New Zealand is to introduce GST on low-value goods sold by overseas retailers from December 1, 2019. Read Full Story

American Firms Concerned By Canadian Digital Tax Plan

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, November 25, 2019

Representatives from US trade and industry associations have voiced concern about a digital services tax proposal floated during the recent Canadian election which they argue will "impose discriminatory requirements on the digital economy." Read Full Story

Overseas Suppliers To NZ Urged To Register For GST

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

Friday, October 18, 2019

New Zealand's tax agency has urged overseas businesses who sell goods valued at NZD1,000 (USD629) or less to register for GST ahead of the December 1, 2019, deadline. Read Full Story

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