social security News

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