tax reform News

OECD Fleshes Out Int'l Tax Reform Plans During BEPS Webcast

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, June 13, 2019

During a webcast on June 11, the OECD provided a technical update on its work to develop new, modernized international tax rules for the digitalized economy. Read Full Story

US IRS Commits To Resolve Transition Tax Issues

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

A review of the deemed repatriation tax under the United States Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has found that the Internal Revenue Service encountered significant problems administering the retroactive components of the tax. Read Full Story

IMF Advises Luxembourg On Coping With International Tax Changes

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, May 31, 2019

The IMF has welcomed Luxembourg's efforts to meet international tax standards but cautioned that international tax reform could hit the country's tax base. Read Full Story

Switzerland Lowers Customs Duties For Textiles

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, May 10, 2019

The Swiss Federal Council has approved an Ordinance on the Temporary Suspension of Customs Duties on Textile Input and Intermediary Materials, which will enter into force on July 1. Read Full Story

Philippines Seeking Passage Of Corporate Tax Plan By Summer

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

Friday, May 10, 2019

The Philippines Government has said that it hopes to secure approval from Congress of the corporate income tax reform package within the next few months. Read Full Story

NZ Accountants Welcome Tax Reform Decisions

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

Monday, April 29, 2019

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) has given a guarded welcome to the New Zealand Government's response to the recommendations of the Tax Working Group. Read Full Story

Ukraine's New President Favors Corporate Tax Reform

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

Monday, April 29, 2019

Plans to replace Ukraine's corporate income tax system with a tax on withdrawn capital are expected to be pursued despite the appointment of a new president, Vladimir Zelensky. Read Full Story

Australia Brings Forward Personal Income Tax Reform In 2019 Budget

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

Friday, April 5, 2019

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that the Government will bring forward the start date for its package of income tax cuts. Read Full Story

Switzerland Consults On Linking With EU Emissions System

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Swiss Federal Council is consulting on proposed changes to the CO2 Ordinance, which would link the Swiss and EU emissions trading systems. Read Full Story