Regulatory Analysis
In their 2024/25 Budget, the Botswana Minister of Finance had shared its plans to implement mandatory phased e-invoicing to enhance VAT collection efficiency. However, no specific roll-out dates were established. In the latest update from the 2025 Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced the development of the Electronic VAT Invoicing Solution. This project aims […]
Effective January 1, 2025, West Virginia requires income tax withholding from gambling winnings at a rate of 4.82%. The same rate applies for backup withholding from gambling winnings. This is a reduction from the previously announced 2025 withholding rate of 4.92%. For 2024, West Virginia required withholding from gambling winnings at a rate of 5.12%. […]
The IRS recently released the 2025 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns (Forms 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G). There are notable changes throughout: Filing and furnishing due dates have been updated throughout the guide to reflect holidays and weekends in 2026. Form 1099-DA (Digital Asset Proceeds from Broker Transactions) has been […]
Following the postponement of the 2025 budget bill from December 2024, on 15 February 2025, the Act on Finance for 2025 has been published in the French National Gazette. For insurance Premium Tax (IPT) there are two notable measurements in this Act: 1.) Higher rate for fire insurance premium A 12% rate is introduced for […]
On January 31, resolution No. 000003-2025-SUNAT/700000 was published. With this resolution, the application of the discretionary power regulated in the Resolution of the Deputy National Superintendence of Internal Taxes No. 000039-2023-SUNAT/700000 is extended until the period June 2025 so that, with respect to the periods January, February, March, April, May and June 2025, inductive actions continue to […]
The United Kingdom’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business & Trade have launched their highly anticipated public consultation on promoting electronic invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector. This consultation marks a significant move toward modernizing business practices and enhancing digital transformation in the country’s economy. The purpose of this […]
The European Parliament has approved the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal, bringing it one step closer to official adoption. The proposal will now head to the Council of the EU for final approval, marking a key step in the effort to modernize VAT systems throughout the European Union. ViDA is a tax reform […]
Effective January 1, 2025, Louisiana has repealed its graduated income tax rates under RS 47:32(A) and adopted a flat income tax rate of 3%. Although this is not reflected in the applicable statute yet, see HB10. HB10 was signed into law as Act 11 on December 4, 2024. Under LAC 61:1.1525(A), if Louisiana income tax withholding […]
In Colorado, a 6.5% excise tax on the net taxable sales of retail vendors of firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition will take effect April 1, 2025. Sales to military and law enforcement are exempt from the tax. Further information regarding the excise tax may be found here.
On January 31, resolution No. 000003-2025-SUNAT/700000 was published. With this resolution, the application of the discretionary power regulated in the Resolution of the Deputy National Superintendence of Internal Taxes No. 000039-2023-SUNAT/700000 is extended until the period June 2025 so that, with respect to the periods January, February, March, April, May and June 2025, inductive actions continue to […]
Nebraska recently released the 2025 Circular EN (Nebraska Income Tax Withholding on Wages, Pensions and Annuities, and Gambling Winnings Paid on or after January 1, 2025). Notably, the guide details important legislative changes to the Nebraska income sourcing and withholding rules for nonresident payees. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025: Nebraska […]
Illinois recently updated Publication 110 (Forms W-2, W-2c, W-2G, and 1099 Filing and Storage Requirements for Employers and Payers, including 1099-K Electronic Filing Requirements). There are several changes of note. First, the deadline for filing tax year 2024 W-2G and 1099-K records will fall on March 31, 2025, which is one day earlier than last […]
Hawaii recently updated Form HW-30 (Employer’s Annual Transmittal of Hawaii Income Tax Withheld from Wages) and the instructions. HW-30 is used for paper filing HW-2 and W-2 forms with Hawaii. Paper filing is permitted for those not required to file electronically with the IRS. There are significant changes to the HW-30. A ‘Corrected’ checkbox has […]
Montana recently released the 2025 Employer and Information Agent Guide. There are several significant changes. Most notably, beginning in 2026, taxpayers required to file form 1099-DA (Digital Assets) with the IRS will be required to file form 1099-DA with Montana. Form 1099-DA is a new federal form that will be used to report digital asset […]
The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the 20th wave of Phase 2 of the e-invoicing initiative. The 20th wave includes taxpayers whose revenues subject to VAT exceeded (SAR 1. 5 Mn) (approximately USD 399K) during 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate with the system as of October 31, 2025. Phase 2 of the e-invoicing […]
The Ministry of Finance in the UAE announced on 6 February 2025 the launch of a Public Consultation on eInvoicing. This initiative aims to gather feedback from stakeholders on the proposed eInvoicing data requirements, ensuring transparency and alignment with industry needs. The Ministry of Finance hopes to: Establish a common understanding of data elements used […]
Slovenia has introduced a new obligation for all VAT-registered taxpayers to prepare and submit VAT ledgers in addition to the existing VAT return requirements. This new reporting requirement will take effect from 1 July 2025. Taxpayers will be required to submit separate ledgers for output and input transactions. The VAT ledgers must be submitted monthly, in […]
The Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) has announced important updates to the Italian mandatory e-invoicing “FatturaPA” technical specifications and schemas. The technical documentation has been updated to version 1.9 and will be effective from 1 April 2025. A summary of the main changes introduced by this updated version are as follows: · Introduction of Document […]