US Edition147 Nations Exempt U.S. Firms from Global 15% Minimum Tax
The amended OECD tax deal exempts many U.S. multinationals from key rules, blocking other countries from taxing their subsidiaries, after months of negotiations involving the U.S. and G7.
- On Monday, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development announced nearly 150 countries agreed to amend the 2021 global minimum tax, excluding U.S.-based multinational corporations from key 15% provisions.
- After months of negotiations within the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent secured a June deal with Group of Seven allies to remove the revenge tax provision from the One Big, Beautiful bill.
- The OECD estimates the tax programme would generate $220 billion worldwide and requires a 15% rate on multinationals with at least �750 million in revenue, with enforcement rules for under-taxed jurisdictions blocking extra taxes on foreign subsidiaries of U.S. multinationals.
- Tax watchdogs say this deal 'risks nearly a decade of global progress' while U.S. officials like Scott Bessent praise it as a 'historic victory' for sovereignty.
- Critics say the OECD buckled under US pressure, risking a decade of progress and allowing large US firms to keep profits in tax havens, according to Cobham.
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