A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: House Ways and Means Committee hearing reviews tax extenders -- Official offers US perspective on OECD BEPS action items,

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate Finance Committee approves tax extenders legislation -- House Budget Committee Chairman releases FY 2015 Budget Resolution -- IRS Announcement 2014-17 offers FATCA relief -- Senate Foreign Relations Committee reports five pending tax agreements out of committee -- OECD tentatively decides to make simplifications to CbC reporting template.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate Finance Committee to mark-up tax extenders next week -- OECD issues digital economy discussion draft -- 34 countries commit to early adopt OECD Common Reporting Standard -- IRS says Bitcoin not a "real currency" -- US, HK sign TIEA.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate Finance Committee to hold mark up of tax extenders package -- OECD releases discussion BEPS drafts on treaty abuse and hybrid mismatch arrangements - UK releases 2014 Budget.

On 12 March 2014, the Italian Government announced that the 20% flat tax currently applicable to dividends, interest, and certain capital gains will increase to 26%.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Update on US tax reform, tax extenders - OECD to issue discussion drafts on treaty abuse, digital economy, and hybrid mismatches in coming weeks.

The Italian Government, With Law Decree no. 16 of 6 March 2014, repealed part of the recently introduced tax rules concerning certain Digital Economy activities generally referred to as "Web Tax."

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: President Obama releases FY 2015 Budget -- IRS issues Notice 2014-14, announcing proposed Section 871(m) regulations will not apply to specified equity-linked instruments on 5 March 2014.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Ways and Means Committee Chairman releases comprehensive tax reform draft -- Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds treaty hearing -- President Obama to submit FY 2015 Budget Proposal on 4 March -- G20 expresses full support for OECD BEPS.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp poised to release comprehensive tax reform draft -- US Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold long-awaited tax treaty hearing -- IRS issues final FATCA guidance.