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Tax-News.com: US IRS Reminds Of FBAR Filing Obligation

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding US citizens, resident aliens, and any domestic legal entity that the deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is still April 15, 2021.




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Tax-News.com: US IRS Flags Deadline For Q2 Estimated Tax Payments

The US Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder to taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that they have until June 15 to pay their estimated tax payment for the second quarter of tax year 2021 without incurring a penalty.




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Tax-News.com: US Withdraws From International Digital Tax Talks

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional hearing on June 17, 2020, that the US Government has withdrawn from international negotiations on new global tax rules for digital companies at the OECD.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Indicates New Focus On Virtual Currency Tax Issues

The OECD has released a new report on countries' tax rules for virtual currencies, alongside an announcement that the Common Reporting Standard will be expanded next year to newly cover virtual currency assets.




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Tax-News.com: US Withdraws From International Digital Tax Talks

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional hearing on June 17, 2020, that the US Government has withdrawn from international negotiations on new global tax rules for digital companies at the OECD.




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Tax-News.com: US Announces Tariffs On French Goods In Response To DST

The Office of the US Trade Representative has announced that the US will impose additional duties of 25 percent on imports of certain French products from next year in response to the country's decision to introduce a digital services tax.




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Tax-News.com: Irish Businesses Seek Tax Support To Bounce Back From COVID-19

Irish business association Ibec has called for the establishment of a Commission on Taxation, as part of a package of measures to "reboot" the economy after the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tax-News.com: Bermuda Consults Industry On New Conduct Of Business Regime

The Bermuda Monetary Authority on December 15, 2020, released a new consultation paper on its proposal for a conduct of business regulatory regime to better protect retail investors.




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Mushroom Gummies May Contain Illegal Hallucinogens

Experts from UVA Health are issuing a warning about mushroom gummies marketed to enhance brain function, as they may contain the illegal hallucinogen




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Donepezil: Alzheimer's Drug May Induce 'Suspended Animation' to Save Lives

Researchers have successfully induced a hibernation-like torpor state in Xenopus laevis tadpoles using donepezil (DNP), a drug FDA-approved for medlinkAlzheimer's/medlink treatment.




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Weight Loss Drug Market Goes Wild: 25% of Adults Consider Off-Label Use

Despite their popularity, injectable medlinkweight loss medications/medlink are often difficult to obtain due to limited supply and high costs without insurance.




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Why Do mRNA Vaccines Cause Side Effects?

Reasons why mRNA vaccines may cause side effects such as headaches and fevers have been finally identified by Australian researchers. This breakthrough




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How Wearable Cameras Use AI Spot Medication Errors

A newly developed wearable camera system uses artificial intelligence to detect potential medication delivery errors. In a recent study published in inpj Digital Medicine.




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Australia to Fund RSV Vaccines for Moms and Babies

Starting in 2025, Australia will provide free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations (!--ref1--) for newborns and pregnant women. Mark




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Understanding Cervical Cancer: Because Prevention Is the Cure

Highlights: Every year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed with about 4,0




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Combating Mosquito Transmitted Viruses: New Drug Targets Identified

Highlights: Several viral diseases are transmitted via mosquitoes that act as transmitters or vectors which transfe




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Favipiravir in Kids With COVID Causes Eye Color Change as a Side Effect

Highlights: A rare side effect of Covid medication Favipiravir has recently been documented in a male infant Dis




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Adverse Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines on Pregnant Women and Fetus

Highlights: The study evaluated effects of Antirheumatic drugs on pregnant women diagnosed with rheumatoid arthriti




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Advanced Generation Cephalosporin Approved by US FDA

Highlights: Basilea's Zevtera gets U.S. FDA approval for MRSAB and other severe infections Zevtera - A New antib




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Tax-News.com: US Businesses Urge Against Starting A Digital Tax 'Trade War'

The United States Council for International Business has called on US authorities to focus its efforts on working with other countries to arrive at an international tax solution to the digitalized economy, rather than tackling countries' unilateral responses.




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Tax-News.com: UK, Austria Sign Deal On Granting Tax Treaty Benefits

HM Revenue and Customs has announced that it is has agreed changes with authorities in Austria regarding how the two authorities will deal with requests for relief under the two countries' tax treaty.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Indicates New Focus On Virtual Currency Tax Issues

The OECD has released a new report on countries' tax rules for virtual currencies, alongside an announcement that the Common Reporting Standard will be expanded next year to newly cover virtual currency assets.




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Tax-News.com: Ukraine, Austria To Raise Tax Rates In Double Tax Pact

Ukraine and Austria intend to revise their double tax agreement to raise rates of tax on cross-border income and introduce measures to combat tax base erosion and profit shifting.




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Tax-News.com: Cayman Tables Law For Digital Asset Business Regime

The Government of the Cayman Islands has published legislation in its Official Gazette to introduce a regulatory regime for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).




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Tax-News.com: Austria Gazettes Law For New Interest Deduction Limitation

Austrian lawmakers have signed off on the introduction of new limits on the deductibility of interest expenses for multinational corporations.




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Tax-News.com: US Tax Season Begins

The Internal Revenue Service launched tax season for individuals on February 15, 2021, highlighting the various supports available for taxpayers when preparing their returns.




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Tax-News.com: US Lawmakers Approve New Cryptoassets Reporting Rules

The US Senate has approved the inclusion of new provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure bill to require intermediaries involved in cryptocurrency trading to report details about transactions.




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Why Drinking from Plastic Bottles is Dangerous

Highlights: Chemicals in plastic bottles can seep into water, risking health Repeated use of single-use plastic




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Health Benefits of Oregano: A Must-Add to Your Diet

Highlights: Oregano has natural antibacterial agents that fight infections Rich in antioxidants, oregano strengt




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Saree Cancer: How Tight Petticoats Lead to Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Highlights: Wearing tight petticoats repeatedly can cause chronic irritation, leading to Squamous cell carcinoma (S




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Healing Power of Touch: Why Hugs Are More Than Just Comfort

Highlights: Physical touch releases oxytocin, which promotes feelings of trust, empathy, and optimism Touc




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Self-Adjusting Exposure Aids Transforms Robotic Heart Surgery

Highlights: Robotic-assisted surgery has gained traction over the years due to its benefits It requires smaller




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Not Just the Brain: Cells Across Your Body Have Memory!

Highlights: Learning and memory are not functions of just brain, other cells also have memory Memory can be reta




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How to Make Your Lifestyle Healthy With Tushar Dhembla

Highlights: Tushar Dhembla is an Indian actor known for his appearances in Hindi television series, including "Naag




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Tax-News.com: China Halves Corporate Tax For Smallest Businesses

Chinese authorities have announced enhanced temporary tax breaks for small businesses.




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Tax-News.com: Countries Discuss Post-Pandemic Tax Agenda At UN Council Meeting

Experts speaking at the UN's Economic and Social Council's annual Special Meeting on International Cooperation in Tax Matters concluded that the international community must do more to tackle tax base erosion and profit shifting and offshore tax evasion.




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Tax-News.com: Mauritius Announces New Tax Reliefs In 2021-22 Budget

Mauritius announced numerous tax relief measures for investors and for wealthy foreign individuals in its newly released Budget.




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Tax-News.com: Wyden Takes Aim At US Pass-Through Income Tax Break

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) has introduced legislation to overhaul the 20 percent deduction for pass-through income introduced into US tax law in 2017.




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Tax-News.com: Mexico Publishes Second Report On Industry-Average Tax Burdens

On August 1, 2021, Mexico's federal tax authority released a second report on the effective corporate tax paid by large businesses in various economic sectors.




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Tax-News.com: Hong Kong Discusses US Termination Of Shipping Tax Pact

The Hong Kong Government has said it is looking at potential measures to support the shipping industry following the decision by the US Government to terminate the two territories' agreement that exempted shipping industry income from tax.




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Tax-News.com: UK Announces Tax Breaks For Businesses In 2022 Budget

With the UK corporate tax rate set to rise 25 percent from April 2023, the UK Government has announced various tax proposals that are intended to support businesses and the UK economy, in the newly released 2022 Budget.




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Tax-News.com: US IRS To Pause Some Tax Enforcement Proceedings

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has suspended the use of more than a dozen additional letters, including the mailing of automated collection notices, normally issued when a taxpayer owes additional tax and the IRS has no record of a taxpayer filing a tax return.




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Scurvy: A Disease for All Ages, Not Just a Maritime Malady

Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) is more common in children and isolated older adults with restrictive eating patterns and unhealthy habits like smoking and substance use disorders.




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Ultra-Processed Foods: A Dangerous Craving for Type 2 Diabetics

Diets rich in ultra-processed foods, even diet options like diet sodas and yogurts, are linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.




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Adenovirus Outbreak In Kolkatta: Swimming Pools Turn Into Viral Hotspots

Highlights: Adenovirus, typically seen in winter, has affected young swimmers this summer, suggesting pools as




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All Genders Should Have Equal Access to Various Services

Systematic review, based on 30 studies done on transgender issues in India from 2000 to 2019, reveals the problems faced by the transgenders in the country.




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US Supreme Court Protects Access to Common Abortion Pill

Access to a popular medlinkabortion pill/medlink will continue, as the US Supreme Court has ruled the drug can remain on the market while a lower court lawsuit is underway.




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Essential Must-Know Legal Aspects of Organ Donation

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"liThe Transplantation of Organs Act, 1994 and its subsequent Rules and Amendments is the supreme




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Hospitals Cannot Admit Patients in ICU If They or Family Refuse

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Refusal by patients or kin restricts ICU entry/li liGuidelines tackle the futility of




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Supreme Court Rejects Patanjali's Apologies: Justice Prevails

The medlinkSupreme Court/medlink of India has rejected the apologies given by Patanjali's founders, Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna, for their misleading advertisements.