News Archives (started from April 2006)

Title	Date
Circular Letter to Tax Representatives - Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2006/07 Tax Returns	30.03.2007
Support services for estate beneficiaries	29.03.2007
LCQ19: Property tax	14.03.2007
The Tax Computation program has now been updated to take into account the tax relief measures proposed in the 2007 - 08 Budget	05.03.2007
Interest on Tax Reserve Certificates	02.03.2007
50% waiver on 2006 - 07 salaries tax and tax charged under personal assessment	28.02.2007
2007 - 08 Budget : Tax concessions under salaries tax and personal assessment	28.02.2007
2007 - 08 Budget : New Rates of Stamp Duty on Sale or Transfer of Immovable Property	28.02.2007
Annual Report 2005-06 (HTML version)	23.02.2007
Annual Report 2005-06 (PDF version)	14.02.2007
Notice to Taxpayers	14.02.2007
Newly published Advance Ruling Case	06.02.2007
Interest on Tax Reserve Certificates	02.02.2007
Minor textual changes are made to the DIPN 44	22.01.2007
Enhanced features of the Tax Computation	17.01.2007
LCQ18: Public consultation on tax reform	10.01.2007
Support the "Outstanding Customer Service Awards" competition	08.01.2007
Judgment Interest Rate	01.01.2007
Newly published Advance Ruling Case	11.12.2006
FAQ for Share-based Payment Transactions ( English Only )	08.12.2006
FS speaks on public consultation on tax reform	05.12.2006
Remarks by Chief Executive on GST	05.12.2006
PowerPoint Presentation on "Uploading Stamping Requests and Other New/Enhanced Features” (3 & 4 August 2006)	04.12.2006
Interest on Tax Reserve Certificates	01.12.2006
FS speaks on Budget consultation	27.11.2006
DIPN 6(Revised) : Inland Revenue Ordinance	22.11.2006
LCQ3: Proposal to introduce a Goods and Services Tax	01.11.2006
Transcript of remarks by FS on GST	19.10.2006
Circular Letter to Tax Representatives - Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of Profits Tax Returns 2005/06 - Extended Due Date For 'M' Code Returns	19.10.2006
LegCo to debate opposing the introduction of a Goods and Services Tax	16.10.2006
Transcript of SFST's remarks	15.10.2006
GST and maintaining the competitiveness of Hong Kong's logistics industry	13.10.2006
DGIP's response to media enquiries on GST	26.09.2006
DIPN 23(Revised) - Recognized retirement schemes (English Only)	14.09.2006
CE speaks on Goods and Services Tax	12.09.2006
Transcript of remarks by FS on GST	08.09.2006
DIPN 37(Revised) - Concessionary deductions : section 26C Approved Charitable Donations (English Only)	08.09.2006
DIPN 9(Revised) - Major deductible items under salaries tax (English Only)	08.09.2006
DIPN 43 - Profits Tax Profits tax exemption for offshore funds (English Only)	06.09.2006
Government welcomes discussions on how to broaden tax base	23.08.2006
Arrangement between the Mainland of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income	23.08.2006
Transcript of remarks by FS on GST	21.08.2006
Double taxation arrangement signed with the Mainland	21.08.2006
SOIPN 1 - Stamping of agreements for sale and purchase of residential property (English Only)	04.08.2006
Launch of Enhanced e-Stamping Service, in particular, Uploading of e-Stamping Request	01.08.2006
DIPN 1 - Profits Tax	28.07.2006
List of Qualifying Debt Instruments	25.07.2006
e-Stamping Circular No. 2/2006 - Launch of Enhanced e-Stamping Service	25.07.2006
FS speaks on public consultation on tax reform (with photo)	22.07.2006
Transcript of SFST's remarks	22.07.2006
FS speaks on public consultation on tax reform (with photo)	20.07.2006
Newly published Advance Ruling Case	20.07.2006
e-Stamping Circular No.1/2006 - e-Stamping Seminars on Service Enhancements	19.07.2006
FS speaks on public consultation on tax reform	19.07.2006
Government proposes revenue neutral tax reform to broaden Hong Kong's tax base	18.07.2006
Transcript of remarks by Financial Secretary	18.07.2006
Tax reform consultation publications available to public tomorrow	17.07.2006
Suspended jail sentence for taxpayer over false claims of home loan interest	13.07.2006
New Supplement to Hong Kong Tax Cases Volume 6	11.07.2006
Suspended jail sentence for businessman over tax evasion	07.07.2006
Circular Letter to Tax Representatives - Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of Profits Tax Returns 2005/06 - Extended Due Date For 'D' Code Returns	05.07.2006
Judgment Interest Rate	01.07.2006
IRD strives for excellent service	29.06.2006
Annual Report on Performance Pledge 2005/2006	29.06.2006
Obligation of Property Owners	22.06.2006
Quality of IRD services unaffected by five-day week	21.06.2006
FAQ for Departmental Interpretation and Practice Notes No. 42	09.06.2006
Newly added information : Enactments relating to Ordinances Administered since 2003	08.06.2006
LCQ20: Dependent parent/grandparent allowance	07.06.2006
Five-day week with effect from 1 July 2006	06.06.2006
Stamping Circular No.01/2006 - New Opening Hours From 1 July 2006	02.06.2006
Deadline for filing tax returns approaching	29.05.2006
Legislative Council Passes Revenue Bill 2006	24.05.2006
Newly published Advance Ruling Case	23.05.2006
Taxpayer jailed for false claims of dependent parent allowances	11.05.2006
Commissioner's letter to taxpayers on 4 May 2006	04.05.2006
Individual Tax Returns for 2005 - 06 issued	02.05.2006
Tender for Taxpayer Portal System gazetted	28.04.2006
LC: Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2006	26.04.2006
Notice to Employers - When to complete 'Employer's Return of Remuneration and Pensions' (Form B.I.R.56A)	25.04.2006
Revenue Bill 2006 to be gazetted tomorrow	12.04.2006
Transcript of SHA's standup briefing	07.04.2006
Duty system for horse race betting to be reformed	07.04.2006
Notice to Tax Representatives - Declarations in the block extension applications made by tax representatives confirming written authorization obtained from clients	06.04.2006
Tax Computation per 2006/07 Budget Proposals	03.04.2006
2005-06 tax returns issued from today	03.04.2006
Judgment Interest Rate	01.04.2006
Tax Representatives' Corner	01.04.2006