New Zealand - Bill to improve ACC scheme passed

The Government is able to improve the wellbeing of older working New Zealanders and those working overseas with the passing of the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill says the Minister for ACC Iain Lees-Galloway.

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UK - HMRC extends deadline for £8 million of customs training funding

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced that the deadline for applications for an £8 million government initiative to help businesses prepare for EU Exit has been extended to 31 May 2019.

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China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership remains steady on the path

More than 15 years on, the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership remains steady on the path toward greater development and more pragmatic results.

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BLACKPINK - 'Don't Know What To Do' M/V

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Tax is changing in Wales

The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales became responsible for some of the taxes paid in Wales in April 2018, with additional powers coming into effect in April 2019.

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Ireland - Launch of Preclearance scheme for De Facto Partners of Critical Skills Work Permit (CSEP) Holders or of Non EEA Researchers on a Hosting Agreement

As of 01/04/2019 a new Preclearance scheme for De Facto Partners of Critical Skills Work Permit (CSEP) Holders or of Non EEA Researchers on a Hosting Agreement has come into force.

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China - Hainan offers housing incentives to attract talent

Hainan is offering housing incentives to attract talent to the tropical island province, where the country’s 12th free trade zone — its largest — is being created.

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UK - New digital tax system to give more than one million businesses more financial control.

From 1 April 2019, the government’s major Making Tax Digital programme becomes law for over one million VAT-registered businesses earning more than £85,000.

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With new SALT limit, IRS explains tax treatment of state and local tax refunds

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service clarified the tax treatment of state and local tax refunds arising from any year in which the new limit on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction is in effect.

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NZ-China economic ties strengthened

Economic ties between New Zealand and China are being strengthened with the successful negotiation of a new taxation treaty.

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