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France Provides SMEs With More COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The French Government has presented to the Council of Ministers a third amendment to the Finance Bill for 2020, which provides additional support for businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Read Full Story

France Announces COVID-19 Tax Support For Wine Industry
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, May 15, 2020
On May 11, 2020, the French Government presented a COVID-19-related economic support package targeted at the nation's wine industry, which includes relief from social contributions. 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

Switzerland Opens COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme For Start-Ups
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, May 15, 2020
The Swiss Government has opened the application process for a loan guarantee scheme aimed at helping start-ups facing liquidity problems during the coronavirus outbreak. Read Full Story

Switzerland Extends COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme To Start-Ups
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, May 1, 2020
The Swiss Federal Council has announced that it will expand a system of guarantees for SMEs to provide support for start-ups during the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Story

Chile Announces COVID-19 Tax Package
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Friday, May 1, 2020
The Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has announced a number of tax relief measures for businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19.
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Ireland Expands COVID-19 Support For SMEs
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Friday, April 10, 2020
The Irish Government has announced the expansion of its support measures for SMEs affected by the economic impact of the coronavirus. 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

IRS Launches COVID-19 Employee Retention Tax Credit
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
On March 31, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched the Employee Retention Credit scheme, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read Full Story

Italy Launches Consultation On Patent Box Rules
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, February 20, 2020
On February 10, 2020, the Italian tax agency commenced a short consultation on the rules surrounding the patent box self-assessment regime. Read Full Story
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