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This month's Newsletter from the Tax Desk at Mbaya & Associates in Nairobi focuses on the measures the government intends to make to cushion the country against the economic effects of COVID-19, and also takes a look at what constitutes VAT Fraud.

On 23 April 2020 the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided new guidance on qualifications for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans in the form of a Frequently Asked Question (FAZ).  This was an attempt by the SBA to define how borrowers should consider financial need when certifying, in good faith, that their PPP loan request is necessary.  The following question and answer was published by the SBA in FAQ #31.

Although they are still awaiting futher guidance from the Small Business Administration click here for some recommended best practices to follow from MichaelSilver.

The global response to COVID-19 has stranded some people in countries that they had expected to be able to leave.  This is obviouslyinconvenient for everyone affected, but in certain situations could have an impact on tax residency.  Click here to find out more.

On 14 April the Small Business Administration released another Interim Final Rule related to the Payroll Protection Program.  Find out more.

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic the Kenyan government has taken measures to cushion its tax payers against the economic impact it is having on the country and relieve some of their tax liabilities.  [Find out more]

On 27 March President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act worth more than US$2 trillion to stimulate the US economy from the effects of the Coronavirus.  [Read More]

Find out more on these from this Newsletter provided by Mbaya & Associates in Nairobi.

Read the latest information from MichaelSilver on the deferred payment date for 2019 tax returns, along with additional guidance from the IRS.

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Rishi Sunak, delivered his first Budget on 11 March, announcing the UK government's tax and spending plans for the year ahead.

Highlights of the Budget, provided by Goodman Jones, GMNI's member firm in London, can be viewed here.

How your trusted business advisor can help you through the uncertain times of the Coronavirus - an article from Steve Handler at MichaelSilver in Chicago.

South African Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, delivered his National Budget Speech on 26 February.  See highlights of his budget and all the latest tax information from South Africa in this Tax Guide 2020/2021 provided by HVM Chartered Accountants.

GMNI is pleased to welcome PTA Dynamix SA in Chiasso, Switzerland, to its European region.  [Read More]

GMNI member firm, D'Arcangelo & Co. LLP in Upstate New York announces that Robert R. Ritz has been named Managing Partner, effective 1 January 2020.  [Read More]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE has issued public clarification on the Timeframe for Recovering Input Tax.  Find out more from this article provided by KPI in Dubai.

The IRS recently released a completely revamped 2020 Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate.  The new format requires businesses to change the way they determine the amount to withhold for Federal income taxes from an employee's pay.  [Find out more]

The withholding VAT rate in Kenya has been reduced from 6% to 2%, effective 7 November 2019.  Find out more on this, revised Electronic Tax Register (ETR) specifications and the re-introduction of Turnover Tax from this Newsletter from the Tax Desk at Mbaya & Associates in Nairobi.

GMNI is pleased to welcome Prowise CPA in Beijing to its Asia Pacific region, strengthening its presence in China. [Read More]