Tax Tinkering Takes Precedence
In last week's column, we examined the reforms being put in place by various governments around the edges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it were, looking at measures which may tangentially impact... Continue Reading »
A Direct Look At Indirect Taxes
In this week's column, we will be taking a look at value added taxes, with an emphasis on measures being put in place to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social aftermath... Continue Reading »
Governments Look To The Future
Last week we took a break from all things COVID-19 related, but as this week saw the welcome news that New Zealand has tentatively declared itself free from the virus... Continue Reading »
Taking a break from all things COVID-19 related this week, and governments around the globe are giving some thought to the likelihood that humans will need to co-exist with the virus for some considerable time... Continue Reading »
Governments Chase The COVID Cash
For the past few weeks in this column, we have been looking into the tax assistance that governments around the world are seeking to provide to businesses and taxpayers struggling to deal with the current impact... Continue Reading »
Governments Get Creative Over COVID-19
Last week we delved into the indirect tax measures being employed by governments around the world in response to the current Coronavirus crisis. This week, in a slight change of pace... Continue Reading »
Governments Taking (In)Direct Tax Action In Response To Pandemic
In previous columns, we've touched on a number of VAT, GST, sales tax and other indirect tax moves being undertaken by governments around the world to a number of different ends, including the provision of support... Continue Reading »
Governments Working Hard On Working Hard
As things currently stand, after several months in which the COVID-19 pandemic has cut a painful swathe through the global population, and taxed the various health services to their limits, each country around the world... Continue Reading »
Although this week we're mostly back into the COVID-19 news cycle after a brief foray into other tax matters last week, national governments such as those in Scandinavia have been doing their best to keep things busy for commentators... Continue Reading »
International Tax Matters Inch Forward
While, as might be expected, the news cycle is still dominated by the impact and repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis, and government measures to mitigate the consequences of such, at the fringe.. Continue Reading »
by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
19 June, 2020
The European Commission has approved under the Temporary State Aid Framework a Cypriot aid scheme allowing for the deferral of VAT payments by companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
19 June, 2020
The Cayman Government has approved an exemption from tourist accommodation tax for the period April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
03 June, 2020
The Jersey Government has announced the extension of the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme until at least the end of August 2020.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
15 May, 2020
The British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority has issued a statement on the due diligence obligations required of financial institutions in relation to the Common Reporting Standard.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
01 May, 2020
The Government of Jersey has announced that it will defer planned changes to the de minimis level for paying goods and services tax on unaccompanied imported goods for personal use.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
15 April, 2020
The Bahamas Department of Inland Revenue has announced a Tax Credit and Tax Deferral Employment Retention Programme, which will benefit businesses with an annual turnover of BSD3m (USD3m) or more and a minimum of 25 non-executive employees.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
15 April, 2020
The British Virgin Islands' International Tax Authority has provided guidance on how companies can meet the economic substance rules during the coronavirus outbreak.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
15 April, 2020
The Isle of Man has announced a series of changes to tax return deadlines as part of its response to the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
10 April, 2020
Bermuda has issued guidance on calculating payroll tax for the period April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021.
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by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
10 April, 2020
Vanuatu has announced that the Council of Ministers has decided to freeze imposition of a number of tax and charges to shield taxpayers from the financial impact of COVID-19.
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