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Irish Businesses Seek Tax Support To Bounce Back From COVID-19

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Irish business association Ibec has called for the establishment of a Commission on Taxation, as part of a package of measures to "reboot" the economy after the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Story

COVID-19: Ireland Eases Close Company Surcharge Rules

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Friday, May 15, 2020

The Irish Revenue has announced the implementation of temporary measures in relation to the close company surcharge regime, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Story

COVID-19: Philippines Further Extends Multiple Tax Deadlines

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

Friday, May 15, 2020

The Philippines has announced that it will again extend tax filing and payment deadlines, following the prolongation of restrictive measures during the coronavirus outbreak. Read Full Story

EU Investigates Belgian Video Games Tax Breaks

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, May 15, 2020

The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into a Belgian "tax shelter scheme" which supports video game production. Read Full Story

Irish Revenue Issues Guidance On COVID-19 Corporate Tax Return Deferral

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Friday, May 1, 2020

The Irish Revenue has updated its guidance on the impact on relief claims of the late filing of corporate tax returns, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Story

Switzerland Announces COVID-19 Plan To Scrap Interest On Tax Arrears

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, March 30, 2020

The Swiss Government has announced that it will waive interest on late payments of tax, to allow companies to delay their tax payments. Read Full Story

Malta Defers Tax Payment Deadlines In Response To COVID-19

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, March 30, 2020

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Maltese Government has announced deferrals for the payment of a number of taxes. Read Full Story

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

Vietnam Pledges Tax Support Amid Spread Of COVID-19

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Vietnamese Government has announced its intention to provide fiscal support to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Read Full Story