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France Expands COVID-19 Tourism Sector Support Scheme
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Monday, August 31, 2020
The French Government is extending its COVID-19 financial support package for the tourism sector to various additional business types. Read Full Story

COVID-19: Italian Firms Allowed More Time To Pay Deferred Taxes
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The Italian Government will allow tax payments that were deferred during the COVID-19 lockdown to be paid in instalments over a two-year period. Read Full Story

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

Malta Explains COVID-19 Tax Impact For The Self-Employed
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released tax-related guidance for self-employed taxpayers receiving the COVID wage supplement. 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

Latin America, Caribbean Tax Mix Vulnerable To COVID-19 Hit
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Friday, May 15, 2020
The tax burden in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) increased to a record 23.1 percent of GDP in 2018, according to a new OECD report. However, it warns the territories will face considerable financial pressures owing to COVID-19 because of their systems' reliance on indirect tax revenues. 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

Brazil Waives Duties On COVID-19-Related Imports
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Friday, May 1, 2020
Brazil's tax agency announced import tax cuts for certain items needed to tackle COVID-19. Read Full Story

US Taxpayers Can Apply Online For COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington
Friday, May 1, 2020
On April 15, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service unveiled the "Get My Payment" online tool that will allow taxpayers to receive economic impact payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Read Full Story

Malta Issues Payroll Tax Guidance On COVID-19 Wage Supplement
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
On April 4, 2020, Malta released payroll tax-related guidance for employers on the Government's responses to the COVID-19 epidemic. Read Full Story
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