FATCA/IGA/CRS
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Australia: Circular on AEOI compliance improvement areas for reporting financial institutions
Key improvement areas identified as compliance gaps during ATO’s AEOI compliance reviews
April 18, 2025
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Germany: Updated CRS guidance
CRS newsletter on recent updates to preliminary Exchange List and transition to new BZSt online portal
April 18, 2025
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UAE: Additional CRS guidance on “Undocumented Accounts”
Updated circular providing clarifications and additional guidance on “Undocumented Accounts”
April 18, 2025
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Singapore: Updated record level error codes for FATCA
IRAS updated documents to revise FATCA record level error codes
April 17, 2025
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British Virgin Islands: Deployment of payment module and new CRS form on BVIFARS portal
Announcement of deployment of payment module on BVIFARS portal, which was initially scheduled for January 2024
April 11, 2025
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Singapore: Updated record level error codes for CRS
IRAS updated documents to revise CRS record level error codes
April 11, 2025
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Uruguay: Updated guidance regarding submission of CRS reports
CRS reports, along with corrections, must be submitted between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.
April 11, 2025
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IRS correction: Extended filing deadline for Forms 1042-S is April 17, 2025
The IRS issued a correction on the deadline to file Forms 1042-S.
April 9, 2025
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Costa Rica: Consultation on selection and risk criteria for CRS compliance audits
Consultation on new criterion for objective selection criteria for CRS compliance audits
March 21, 2025
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Barbados: Updated FATCA guidance on U.S. TIN reporting requirements
Instructions to reporting financial institutions on their obligations to report U.S. tax identification numbers
March 19, 2025
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Finland: Updated FATCA and CRS FAQs
Updated FAQs dealing with changes in the business operations of reporting companies.
March 19, 2025
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Switzerland: Consultation on revised FATCA agreement with United States
A consultation regarding the ratification of the new FATCA Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement.
March 17, 2025
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Germany: Updated CRS communication manual requires electronic notification for missing self-disclosures
Written notifications are no longer accepted.
March 14, 2025
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Finland: Updated FATCA and CRS FAQs
Updated FAQs dealing with due diligence obligations
March 11, 2025
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Liechtenstein: Updated CRS guidance for AEOI
Revision of automatic exchange of information sheet under CRS regime
March 7, 2025
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Saint Kitts and Nevis: Guidance on process to deregister from AEOI portal
Reporting financial institutions that no longer meet the FATCA and CRS reporting obligations are eligible to deregister from the AEOI portal.
March 7, 2025
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Liechtenstein: Updated FATCA reporting technical guidance
Updated guidance reflects extension of temporary relief for foreign financial institutions regarding reporting of U.S.TINs
March 6, 2025
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KPMG report: Forms 1042 and 1042-S reporting updates
Practical tips for navigating 2025 filing season
March 5, 2025
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Ireland: Updated AEOI guidance
The Irish Revenue Commissioners issued updated AEOI guidance.
February 28, 2025
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UAE: Updated FATCA and CRS system user guide
Instructions for reporting financial institutions on deregistering from FATCA / CRS system
February 21, 2025
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Liechtenstein: Adoption of consultation report on CARF Act, amendments to AEOI Act
The consultation period is open until April 17, 2025.
February 19, 2025
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Lithuania: Updated lists of CRS reportable and participating jurisdictions
Updated lists effective December 24, 2024
February 19, 2025
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Channel Islands: Guidance on common errors in FATCA and CRS reporting (Jersey)
Guidance addressing common errors in 2023 reporting
February 4, 2025
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Finland: Updated FATCA and CRS FAQs
Updated FAQs dealing with due diligence obligations
February 3, 2025
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Spain: Updated guidance on common errors in information received via Form 289
Updated guidance addressing the most common errors
February 3, 2025
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Bahamas: Updated FATCA / CRS reporting deadlines
Submissions and reporting of FATCA / CRS will close on February 28, 2025
January 31, 2025
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Isle of Man: Updated FATCA / CRS guidance
Extension of temporary relief for U.S. TIN codes, and updated list of participating and reportable jurisdictions
January 31, 2025
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Channel Islands: Updated FATCA and CRS practical guidance (Jersey)
Updated practical guidance concerning nil reports and TINs
January 28, 2025
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France: Updated FATCA technical guidance
Updates reflect IRS extension of relief for U.S. TIN codes for an additional three years
January 28, 2025
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Korea: Revised CRS regulations
Updates to lists of Participating Jurisdictions and Reportable Jurisdictions
January 28, 2025
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France: Updated CRS technical guidance
Technical descriptions and specifications regarding deadline and filing of CRS returns
January 24, 2025
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Finland: FATCA and CRS annual information returns for 2024 due January 31, 2025
The annual information returns must include up-to-date contact details in case the tax administration has any queries.
January 23, 2025
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Slovakia: Draft legislation implementing directive on tax transparency rules for cryptoasset service providers (DAC8)
Rules would become effective January 1, 2026
January 23, 2025
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United States: FATCA responsible officer certifications due July 1, 2025
Consequences of being non-compliant may include the revocation of an entity’s FATCA status
January 22, 2025
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Isle of Man: Guidance for AEOI onsite visits
Upcoming changes to the AEOI compliance program, and specifically the introduction of onsite visits
January 15, 2025
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Singapore: Updated FATCA FAQs and user guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore issued an updated version of the FATCA FAQs and IRAS supplementary XML user guide.
January 10, 2025
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Barbados: Reportable and participating jurisdictions under the CRS
Revenue Authority released two lists under the common reporting standard
January 6, 2025
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Cayman Islands: Updates on upcoming CRS comprehensive reviews
A comprehensive review process for financial institutions that will resemble an onsite inspection or audit.
January 3, 2025
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British Virgin Islands: Updates to CRS compliance procedures for 2025
Information regarding CRS risk assessment and enforcement activities and new CRS form
January 2, 2025
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Germany: Updated CRS guidance
CRS newsletter on the further extension of non-objection decree and transition to new BZSt online portal
December 20, 2024
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Uruguay: New public key certificate for production and simulation environments
The certificate is effective in the system on December 18, 2024.
December 18, 2024
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United States: IRS updates FAQs on QI/WP/WT page
Provisions for 2017 WP agreement
December 16, 2024
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Brazil: Consultation deadline on draft guidance implementing cryptoasset reporting extended
Consultation deadline extended to December 20, 2024.
December 13, 2024
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Liechtenstein: Registration of trustee-documented trusts for CRS purposes
Entities established by December 31, 2024, that are classified as trustee-documented trusts, must complete the registration by March 31, 2025.
December 11, 2024
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Channel Islands: Consultation on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and CRS amendments (Jersey)
The consultation will run from November 21, 2024 to February 13, 2025.
December 10, 2024
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United States: Scheduled maintenance for FATCA Registration System begins December 30
FATCA Registration System will be unavailable from December 30, 2024, at 9:30 PM ET to January 1, 2025, at 1:30 AM ET
December 10, 2024
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Canada: Updated FATCA and CRS onboarding forms
The forms were rolled over without any substantive changes.
December 6, 2024
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Channel Islands: Guidance on further extension of temporary relief for U.S. TIN codes (Guernsey)
The U.S. tax authority (IRS) extended the relief concerning the reporting of U.S. TIN codes for an additional three years.
December 5, 2024
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South Africa: Updated AEOI guidance
Updated reason codes in clarification document to AEOI guidance
December 5, 2024
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Germany: Guidance on further extension of temporary relief for U.S. TIN codes
The U.S. tax authority (IRS) has extended the relief for U.S. TIN codes for an additional three years.
December 4, 2024
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Netherlands: Draft bill implementing directive on tax transparency rules for cryptoasset service providers (DAC8)
A new draft bill implementing EU Directive 2023/2226 (DAC8), aimed at increasing transparency regarding cryptoasset ownership.
December 4, 2024
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Singapore: CRS TIN guide issued
First edition of the common reporting standard taxpayer identification numbers guide
December 4, 2024
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OECD: Global Forum releases 2024 AEOI peer review report
Details the monitoring and peer review processes, methodologies, and jurisdiction-specific findings
November 27, 2024
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Australia: Consultation on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and CRS amendments
The consultation closes January 24, 2025.
November 22, 2024
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Brazil: Consultation on draft guidance implementing cryptoasset reporting
The consultation will run from November 7, 2024, to December 6, 2024.
November 22, 2024
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Hong Kong: Updated encryption tool on AEOI portal
Reporting financial institutions required to use new version for encrypting data files
November 22, 2024
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Germany: Draft law introduced to implement DAC8 regulations and amend CRS
Aims to integrate DAC8 requirements into German national law by December 31, 2025
November 20, 2024
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Ireland: Updated FATCA and AEOI guidance
Revisions on taxpayer identification numbers, filing guidelines, and AEOI compliance for financial account holders
November 19, 2024
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United States: Scheduled maintenance for FATCA Registration System begins November 25
FATCA Registration System will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.
November 13, 2024
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UK: Outcomes of consultation on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and CRS amendments
Key feedback topics
November 11, 2024
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Notice 2024-78: Extension of temporary relief for foreign financial institutions required to report U.S. TINs
Notice 2024-78 extends the temporary relief provided in Notice 2023-11
October 28, 2024
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KPMG report: New XML schemas for cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and CRS amendments
Interaction with IRS Draft Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset Proceeds from Broker Transactions
October 25, 2024
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United States: IRS issuing manual IDES notifications through October 31
Delayed distribution due to recent hurricanes
October 23, 2024
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Singapore: Updated guidance on FATCA and CRS return
A new function in the “View CRS/FATCA Return Status” digital service on myTax Portal.
October 22, 2024
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Singapore: Updated record level error codes for FATCA and CRS
IRAS updated documents to revise FATCA and CRS record level error codes
October 17, 2024
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United States: IRS updates “public key” for FATCA filing
After November 1 at 9:00 AM EDT, the new IRS public key will need to be downloaded from IDES to file FATCA reports.
October 17, 2024
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Channel Islands: Reopening of AEOI portal for FATCA and CRS reporting (Jersey)
Financial institutions can now access the portal to submit CRS and FATCA data for all reporting periods.
October 10, 2024
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Uruguay: AEOI portal available for submission of CRS reports
AEOI portal will be available for the submission of CRS reports from October 3, 2024, until November 30, 2024
October 10, 2024
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United States: IRS issues list of qualified intermediary (QI) entities and branches
QIs need to review the list and update any inaccurate information.
October 4, 2024
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OECD: User guides for XML schemas for cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and CRS amendments
The schemas facilitate exchanges of information between tax administrations.
October 3, 2024
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United States: IRS announces manual IDES confirmations will be sent by October 15
Additional updates on IRS public key and configuring SFTP connection
September 26, 2024
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Bahamas: Updated FATCA / CRS reporting deadlines
The Bahamas Competent Authority issued an update related to the FATCA and CRS deadlines.
September 24, 2024
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Panama: Further extension of CRS filing deadline to September 25
Deadline was previously extended to September 2, 2024
September 23, 2024
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United States: IRS issues new FAQ regarding credit forward framework described in Notice 2010-46
Provides clarification on the availability of the credit forward framework
September 13, 2024
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United States: IRS delaying manual email notifications for FATCA IDES transmissions
Due to system error, manual IDES confirmations will be sent during second week of September
September 12, 2024
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Costa Rica: Supervision, verification, and monitoring of entities subject to CRS reporting
No new procedures or requirements imposed on taxpayers
August 27, 2024
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Ireland: Tax compliance obligations of regulated funds
Overview of obligations that can apply to each different type of Irish regulated fund vehicle
August 27, 2024
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Germany: Updated FATCA communication manual
Updated version of FATCA Technical Communication Manual for transmission of data via BZSt online portal and electronic mass data interface
August 26, 2024
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Argentina: Amendments to CRS regulations effective August 2024
Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) issued a general resolution
August 26, 2024
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Switzerland: Consultation on determination of partner states for AEOI concerning cryptoassets
The Federal Tax Administration announced a consultation to determine partner states for the automatic exchange of information on cryptoassets.
August 23, 2024
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Liechtenstein: AEOI reports for the Maldives must be resubmitted by September 15, 2024
Financial institutions are requested to resubmit their AEOI reports for the Maldives for the 2023 reporting period by September 15, 2024.
August 14, 2024
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Ireland: Updated AEOI guidance
The Irish Revenue Commissioners issued updated AEOI guidance.
August 14, 2024
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Poland: Right to deduct VAT on catering services purchased by hotel company; other tax developments
Hotel businesses can still claim deductions as long as they meet conditions previously stipulated by now-repealed provision
August 13, 2024
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Panama: CRS filing deadline extended to September 2
Deadline to submit CRS returns extended until September 2, 2024
August 7, 2024
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Barbados: CRS and FATCA filing deadline extended to August 16
Deadline to submit common reporting standard (CRS) and FATCA reports for the 2023 reporting period has been extended to August 16, 2024
August 7, 2024
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UAE: Tax authority’s policy on issuing clarifications and directives, including advance pricing agreements
Decision No 4 of 2024 amends tax authority’s policy on issuing clarifications and directives
August 6, 2024
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Singapore: Updated CRS FAQs
The Inland Revenue Authority issued an updated version of the CRS FAQs revising question F.9 under the “Reporting Obligations” section.
August 5, 2024
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Channel Islands: Amendments to FATCA and CRS regulations (Jersey)
The government of Jersey issued amendments to the FATCA and CRS regulations.
August 5, 2024
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KPMG reports: Colorado (local sales tax dispute settled); Illinois (updated investment partnership regulations); Oregon (potential corporate minimum tax increase); South Carolina (bank tax)
KPMG This Week in State Tax focuses on recent state and local tax developments.
August 5, 2024
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United States: IRS issues new FAQ for QI/WP/WT
Provisions for 2023 QI agreement
August 1, 2024
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United States: FATCA IDES updates include extended open testing window
FATCA IDES testing window has been extended to August 9, 2024
July 31, 2024
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United States: IRS announces all QI / WP / WT applications for 2024 must be submitted by September 30
Applications submitted after September 30, 2024, will not be processed.
July 30, 2024
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Bahamas: Amendments to AEOI regulations
The Bahamas Ministry of Finance issued amendments to AEOI regulations.
July 29, 2024
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Extended FATCA and CRS reporting deadline
Extension of the submission deadline for reporting FATCA and CRS returns for the 2023 reporting period
July 24, 2024
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Monaco: Updated AEOI guidance under CRS regime
Monaco issued an updated version of the automatic exchange of information practical guidance.
July 23, 2024
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Monaco: New penalties under CRS regime
Monaco issued updated guidance that includes new penalties under the CRS regime.
July 23, 2024
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Australia: CRS reporting for trustee-documented trusts
The ATO released an email circular regarding incorrect reporting of trustee-documented trusts under CRS.
July 23, 2024
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UAE: Deadline to file FATCA and CRS reports is now July 15, 2024
The deadline to submit annual and nil returns for FATCA and CRS reports has been extended to July 15, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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UK: Amendment to CRS regulations
Amended regulations come into effect on 14 May 2024
April 30, 2024
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Channel Islands: Deadline for submitting FATCA and CRS reports is 1 July 2024 (Guernsey)
The deadline for submitting FATCA and CRS reports is 1 July 2024, as the statutory deadline of 30 June 2024 falls on a Sunday.
April 25, 2024
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Ireland: Updated CRS guidance
Frequently asked questions on implementation of the common reporting standard in Ireland
April 19, 2024
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Oman: CRS reports due 31 May 2024
All entities will be required to re-register for CRS reporting.
April 12, 2024
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Panama: Updated list of reportable jurisdictions under CRS regime
Hong Kong, Kenya, and Türkiye added to the list of 90 total participating jurisdictions
April 11, 2024
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Uruguay: Production environment required for submission of CRS reports is available until 30 June 2024
Updates for financial institutions regarding the submission of CRS reports
April 10, 2024
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Germany: FATCA reporting deadline is 31 July 2024
Production environment for the transmission of FATCA data will be available from 1 May 2024
April 9, 2024
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Bahrain: New FATCA / CRS directive
The Central Bank of Bahrain issued a new FATCA / CRS Directive OG/100/2024.
April 1, 2024
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France: Updated CRS technical guidance
Technical descriptions and specifications required for the transmission of CRS returns
March 29, 2024
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South Africa: FATCA and CRS third party data submission period
The South Africa Revenue Service announced the opening of its third party data annual submissions process.
March 28, 2024
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Cayman Islands: Updated FATCA and CRS guidance
The Department for International Tax Cooperation issued updates related to the FATCA and common reporting standard regimes.
March 25, 2024
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United States: IRS updates FAQ on QI/WP/WT website to provide guidance on WP/WT agreement renewals
Qualified intermediary (QI), withholding foreign partnership (WP), and withholding foreign trust (WT) FAQs website
March 22, 2024
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Finland: Updated FATCA and CRS technical guidance
Finnish tax administration issued updated technical guidance
March 21, 2024
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Anguilla: FATCA and CRS reporting deadline remains 31 May 2024
The reporting deadlines for FATCA and common reporting standard returns for the 2023 reportable year will remain 31 May 2024.
March 20, 2024
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Bahamas: Updated FATCA and CRS reporting deadlines
The Bahamas Competent Authority issued an update related to the FATCA and common reporting standard deadlines.
March 19, 2024
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Germany: Updated CRS communication manual
The federal central tax office issued common reporting standard updates in a newsletter.
March 19, 2024
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Luxembourg: Tax authorities begin FATCA and CRS audits
Audits involve thorough reviews of policies, controls, procedures, and IT systems
March 19, 2024
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UK: Consultation on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and CRS amendments
The consultation will run from 6 March 2024 to 29 May 2024.
March 15, 2024
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British Virgin Islands: CRS categorization update in BVIFARS portal
Classifications made before 2020
March 14, 2024
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Liechtenstein: Updated AEOI correction and deletion procedures
Correction and deletion of AEOI reports must be transmitted in the same format as the original report
March 12, 2024
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British Virgin Islands: Deployment of payment module on BVIFars portal postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, deployment of payment module on BVIFars portal, initially scheduled for January 2024, has been postponed
March 11, 2024
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France: Updated FATCA reporting technical guidance
Guidance that provides reporting financial institutions with technical descriptions and specifications required for the transmission of FATCA returns
March 7, 2024
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Channel Islands: FATCA and CRS deadlines and reporting requirements (Guernsey)
Guernsey Revenue Service issued Bulletin 2024/2
March 6, 2024
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Saint Kitts and Nevis: Updated AEOI compliance form guidelines
Updated automatic exchange of information compliance form under FATCA and CRS
March 6, 2024
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India: Centralization of FATCA and CRS self-certifications
The Securities and Exchange Board decision to centralize FATCA and CRS self-certifications with KYC registration agencies.
March 6, 2024
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Barbados: Removal from Financial Action Task Force’s grey list
Decision of the Financial Action Task Force to remove Barbados from its grey list
March 5, 2024
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Malta: Updated automatic exchange of information (AEOI) implementing guidelines
The Tax and Customs Administration issued an updated version (v4.6) of the implementing guidelines on AEOI.
March 4, 2024
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Switzerland: Suspension of tax information with Hong Kong and Singapore
Suspension of automatic exchange of financial account information with Hong Kong and Singapore, effective from 1 January 2025
March 1, 2024
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Romania: FATCA and CRS reporting deadline is 15 May 2024
A press release advising reporting financial institutions to report annual data for FATCA and CRS by 15 May 2024
February 28, 2024
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Hungary: Updated CRS filing instructions
Filing instructions for completing financial account information reporting under the CRS regime
February 28, 2024
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Notice 2024-26: Administrative exemption from requirement to electronically file Form 1042
Withholding agents are administratively exempt from the requirements to electronically file Forms 1042 required to be filed in calendar year 2024
February 27, 2024
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Hungary: Updated FATCA filing instructions
Changes to the codes developed by the IRS for use when an account is missing a U.S. TIN
February 26, 2024
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Channel Islands: Updated FATCA and CRS practical guidance; common errors in reporting (Jersey)
Updated versions of FATCA and CRS practical guidance and guidance regarding common errors identified in the 2022 reporting
February 13, 2024
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Singapore: Reminder that deadline for CRS registration is 31 March 2024
Deadline for CRS registration of an entity that became a reporting Singapore financial institution is 31 March 2024
February 8, 2024
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