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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Announces COVID-19 Plan To Scrap Interest On Tax Arrears

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




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Tax-News.com: Malta Defers Tax Payment Deadlines In Response To COVID-19

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




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Tax-News.com: New Zealand Enacts COVID-19 Support Bill

New Zealand has enacted The COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Bill to support businesses and individuals cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.




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Tax-News.com: Argentina Announces COVID-19 Tax Concessions

The Argentine Government has announced a number of tax-related measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: UK Delays Expansion Of Making Tax Digital For VAT

The UK Government has announced that it will delay ramping up its Making Tax Digital project, in light of COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Netherlands Announces Extra Tax Help For Small Businesses

On April 2, 2020, the Dutch Ministry of Finance announced that the rules for requesting tax payment deferrals have been simplified and extended to cover additional taxes.




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Tax-News.com: New Zealand Issues COVID-19 Guidance For Businesses

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has set out the range of supports available to businesses in response to the impact of COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: Belgium Announces COVID-19 Tax Measures

On April 3, 2020, the Belgian tax authority announced an increase in the credit available for timely advance tax payments to provide businesses and the self-employed a liquidity boost amid the COVID-19 crisis.




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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Extends COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme To Start-Ups

The Swiss Federal Council has announced that it will expand a system of guarantees for SMEs to provide support for start-ups during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tax-News.com: US Senate Passes 'Phase Three' COVID-19 Aid Package

On March 25, 2020, the United States Senate overwhelmingly approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which represents the third package of financial aid measures to businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus crisis and which includes numerous tax provisions to support businesses.




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Tax-News.com: US IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief To Gift Taxes

On March 27, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued a notice which extends COVID-19-related filing and payment relief to federal gift and generation-skipping taxes.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Launches COVID-19 Employee Retention Tax Credit

On March 31, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched the Employee Retention Credit scheme, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll amid the COVID-19 crisis.




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Tax-News.com: Canada Provides Update On Anti-Evasion Work

The Canada Revenue Authority is auditing over 750 taxpayers with suspected links to offshore "tax havens" and investigating 20 cases of tax evasion, the Government has said.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Provides Update To G20 On BEPS Work

In a new report for G20 ministers, the OECD has provided an update on its work to tackle tax base erosion and profit shifting relating to multinational businesses.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases Cross-Border Int'l Tax Guidance On COVID-19 Issues

The OECD has released guidance for national policymakers on the impact of COVID-19 on the treatment of cross-border workers and the interpretation of international tax treaty rules.




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Tax-News.com: Italy Announces Further COVID-19 Tax Measures

On April 6, 2020, Italy's Council of Ministers announced further measures to support taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 virus, including the postponement of value-added tax, social security, and wage withholding payment deadlines.




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Tax-News.com: Ireland Expands COVID-19 Support For SMEs

The Irish Government has announced the expansion of its support measures for SMEs affected by the economic impact of the coronavirus.




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Tax-News.com: African States Urged To Consider COVID-19 Tax Responses

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has published a new report titled "Suggested COVID-19 Measures for Revenue Authorities."




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Tax-News.com: OECD Updates List Of International COVID-19 Measures

On April 9, 2020, the OECD released an update to a spreadsheet hosted on its website that maps out all the various tax policy responses countries have taken to support individual and corporate taxpayers following the outbreak of COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: Brazil Adds To COVID-19 Tax Response

Brazil has announced a number of additional tax payment and filing concessions in response to COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Austria Exempts Employee Bonuses From Tax

The Austrian parliament has approved measures to exempt allowances and bonuses paid to employees from all taxes as part of the Government's economic response to the COVID-19 crisis.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Austria Suspends Tax Administrative Proceedings

The Austrian Ministry of Finance has announced that proceedings in relation to tax offences and the payment of duties and fees will be extended due to restrictions on movement imposed as a result of the COVID-19 virus.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Bolivia Announces Filing, Payment Deferrals

Bolivia has announced a number of filing and payment extensions for taxpayers, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Issues Payroll Tax Guidance On COVID-19 Wage Supplement

On April 4, 2020, Malta released payroll tax-related guidance for employers on the Government's responses to the COVID-19 epidemic.




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Tax-News.com: Chile Announces COVID-19 Tax Package

The Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has announced a number of tax relief measures for businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: US Taxpayers Can Apply Online For COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments

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.




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Tax-News.com: Poland Extends TP Documentation Deadlines In COVID-19 Response

On April 17, 2020, the President of Poland signed legislation into law to extend transfer pricing documentation deadlines, as part of a package of additional COVID-19 economic support measures.




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Tax-News.com: Brazil Waives Duties On COVID-19-Related Imports

Brazil's tax agency announced import tax cuts for certain items needed to tackle COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: Irish Revenue Issues Guidance On COVID-19 Corporate Tax Return Deferral

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.




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Tax-News.com: South Africa Details New COVID-19 Tax Measures

On April 23, 2020, the National Treasury of South Africa provided further details of the additional COVID-19 tax support measures first announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 21.




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Tax-News.com: Ireland Tweaks Eligibility Rules For COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Program

The Irish Revenue has announced that it will allow access to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme for certain employers who missed the March 15 payroll deadline.




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Tax-News.com: Germany Explains COVID-19 Tax Refunds

On April 23, 2020, the German Ministry of Finance confirmed that taxpayers suffering from liquidity problems due to COVID-19 can apply for a refund of advance tax payments made in 2019.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: UAE Extends VAT Deadline From April To May 2020

The United Arab Emirates' Federal Tax Authority has announced changes to value-added tax filing and payment deadlines, for tax periods that ended on March 31.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Belgium Extends Corporate Tax Return Deadline

On April 29, 2020, the Belgian tax authority announced changes to the deadline for the submission of annual corporate tax declarations due to the COVID-19 crisis.




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Tax-News.com: France Confirms No Changes To VAT Rules Amid COVID-19

In a set of frequently asked questions and answers clarifying recent changes to tax obligations as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the French tax authority stressed that tax payment relief does not extend to value-added tax.




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Tax-News.com: France Announces Extra COVID-19 Tax Support For Hit Industries

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.




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Smart Tips on Eating Healthy and Staying Active during COVID-19 Pandemic

Adding a wide range of immune-boosting foods to your daily diet and staying active all day can improve your immunity during this COVID-19 pandemic. With




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Can Boosting Your Immune System Protect You Against COVID-19?

Supplementation of micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids is a safe, effective, and low-cost strategy for an optimal immune function to fight against




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How to Eat Mindfully During COVID-19 Pandemic?

Healthy eating is essential for keeping the immune system in good shape to protect the body against disease, and a mindful approach to eating can help




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WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Say World Failing to Provide Children With a Climate Fit for Their Future

A landmark report released today by a Commission of over 40 child and adolescent health experts from around the world said no single country is adequately




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COVID-19 Lockdown is Making Earth Vibrate Less

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, all crowded cities and streets across the world are now empty. With fewer cars, buses, trucks, trains and other heavy machinery




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Link Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Identified

Regions with increased levels of nitrogen dioxide air pollution were found to significantly have more COVID-19 deaths than other regions, stated study




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Prevention Web: Mainstreaming technology provides key solutions for disaster risk mitigation

Water-related natural disasters are major impediments to human security and sustainable socioeconomic development. Climate change has made extreme weather events more severe by altering their frequency, timing, intensity and duration.




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Down to Earth: When Covid-19, climate collide: How south Asia can prepare itself

Countries in south Asia are bracing themselves for an onslaught of climate disasters, as if managing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is not enough.




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How to Make the Most of Your Groceries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 lockdown is making people to stock foods in bulk at home. Having a tight budget, food shortage and taking fewer trips to the grocery store are




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Mother's Day 2020: More Meaningful, Yet Difficult, During COVID-19 Pandemic

This Mother's Day, there are several limitations due to COVID-19 pandemic on what to do. Here are a few tips to share love and happiness with your Mom for the upcoming Mother's Day 2020.




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COVID-19: Too Much Social Media while Social Distancing May Affect Your Mental and Physical Wellbeing

People tend spend more time on social media to beat social distancing blues. However, social media addiction can harm your overall mental and physical wellbeing, suggest experts.




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Anxious About COVID-19? Stress has Lasting Impact on Sperm and Future Offspring

Stress can alter sperm and impact brain development of next-generation, reveals a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNature Communications/i.




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Telehealth can Help Mental Health Care Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

Telehealth provides a useful method for starting and continuing essential mental health treatment without the risk of spreading COVID-19 infection, reports a new study.




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COVID-19 Pandemic: Depression, Anxiety Spiked After Lockdown Announcement

Sudden lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has increased depression and anxiety among millions of people living across the world. Research by the University