US: Judge blocks Trump-era restrictions on clean energy tax credits
A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy that had tightened requirements for renewable energy developers to claim federal tax incentives. US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled on Saturday, 6 June 2026, that the
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Brazil: RFB issues guidance on PIS/Cofins credits during CBS transition
Brazil’s tax administration, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has clarified on 3 June 2026 that existing PIS/Pasep and Cofins tax credits will remain valid and usable even after these contributions phase out with the introduction of the
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Malaysia: IRBM issues revised guidance on bilateral, unilateral foreign tax credits
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued Public Ruling No. 3/2026 on 22 May 2026, guiding the application of bilateral and unilateral tax credits where a Malaysian tax resident is subject to taxation in both Malaysia and a foreign
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US: JCT publishes detailed explanation of tax overhaul under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The US Congress Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) published, on 28 May 2026, its General Explanation of the Tax Provisions of Public Law 119-21, providing a detailed breakdown of the tax measures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The
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Canada: CRA releases updated 2025 corporate income tax guide
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued an updated corporate income tax guide for tax year 2025 on 28 May 2026. The guide covers the following: Accelerated capital cost allowance (CCA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities The
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Italy finalises fuel relief package with extended tax cuts, transport subsidies
Italy’s government has finalised its fuel decree with the publication of Conversion Law Number 79/2026 in the Official Journal on 16 May 2026. The legislation makes Legislative Decree number 33/2026 into permanent law, maintaining reduced excise
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Italy opens additional tax credit for Southern investment zone companies
Companies that invested in capital goods within Southern Italy's Special Economic Zone last year can now utilise a supplementary tax credit through the newly established code 7041. The Revenue Agency introduced this code through Resolution no.
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Singapore: IRAS revises guidance on refundable investment credits (RIC)
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance on the Refundable Investment Credit (RIC). Earlier, Singapore issued the Income Tax (Refundable Investment Credits) Regulations 2025, which came into force on 1 September
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European Commission endorses VFX uplift tax credit for Ireland
The European Commission has approved Ireland’s enhancement of the Section 481 Film Tax Credit, known as the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift, via a State aid authorisation published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 May 2026. The
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Brazil expands tax credit usage in administrative debt settlements
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has introduced new flexibility for taxpayers seeking to settle tax debts through administrative transactions, according to RFB Ordinance No. 676 published on 27 April 2026. The ordinance modifies Article 20
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Chile: SII updates rules on dividend tax credits for Chinese shareholders
The Chilean tax authority (SII) issued Letter Ruling No. 794 on 15 April 2026, addressing how Chilean companies should handle dividend withholding taxes when distributing profits to Chinese resident shareholders, particularly when the company has
See MoreBrazil: RFB consults substance-based tax incentive safe harbour rules
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service has initiated a public consultation on significant amendments to Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.228, issued on 3 October 2024. The proposed changes aim to align the country's qualified domestic minimum top-up tax
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Romania unveils major tax reforms and investment incentives to boost economic growth
The Romanian government published Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) No. 8/2026 in the Official Gazette on 25 February 2026, introducing sweeping fiscal reforms designed to stimulate industrial development, attract strategic investments, and
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Italy: Revenue Agency updates tax codes for transition 5.0 credit, CFC regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new tax codes to facilitate payments under two distinct fiscal frameworks: the Transition 5.0 plan and the reformed controlled foreign companies (CFC) regime. These updates aim to streamline tax compliance
See MoreItaly boosts tax credits for energy-efficient investments, offers relief for rising fuel costs
The Italian government has published Legislative Decree No. 42/2026 in the Official Journal (General Series No. 78) on 3 April 2026, introducing urgent fiscal measures to support businesses and agriculture amid rising energy costs. This decree
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Australia introduces temporary relief measures for small businesses
The Australian government is collaborating with the business and finance sectors to ease pressures on families and small businesses caused by the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. On 1 April 2026, it announced a package of measures,
See MoreItaly clarifies R&D tax credit repayment rules under new patent box regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued guidance on 3 April 2026, clarifying how small and medium-sized enterprises must handle R&D tax credit repayments when switching to the new patent box incentive scheme. In Response Number 102/2026, the
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France extends collaborative research tax credit until 2028 under Finance Law
France has taken a further step to strengthen its innovation ecosystem with the extension of its Collaborative Research Tax Credit (CICo), as announced by the tax authority on 1 April 2026. Through Article 37 of Law No. 2026-103, part of the
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