Israel: MoF consults draft law to safeguard R&D tax benefits under global minimum tax rules
Israel’s Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on 15 December 2025 on a draft memorandum aimed at keeping the country’s tax incentives competitive ahead of the introduction of a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax in 2026. The
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Italy: Revenue agency introduces updated communication form for investment tax credits in simplified logistics zone areas
The Italian Revenue Agency has updated the supplementary communication form, along with the related instructions, for businesses seeking the investment tax credit available under the simplified logistics zone (ZLS) areas on 20 November 2025. The
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US: California enacts law for IRC provisions conformity, introduces R&D tax credits
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 711 (SB 711) into law on 1 October 2025, bringing the state’s tax code into conformity with various Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provisions from 1 January 2015 through 1 January 2025. SB 711,
See MoreItaly: Council of Ministers approves 2026 draft state budget, multi-year budget for 2026-28
Italy's 2026 draft budget introduces a new three-year tax credit for businesses in SEZs, extends plastic and sugar tax exemptions until 2026, allocates EUR 100 million for SLZs, and refinances the Nuova Sabatini incentive. Italy’s Council of
See MoreItaly: MoF presents draft budget plan for 2026-28
Italy’s 2026 budget introduces a new three-year tax credit for businesses in SEZs, extends plastic, sugar, and tourist tax exemptions until 2026, allocates EUR 100 million for SLZs, and refinances the Nuova Sabatini incentive. Italy’s
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US: IRS updates reporting rules for research tax credit (Form 6765)
The updated Form 6765 now includes mandatory sections E and F for all taxpayers, while section G is optional for tax years before 2025 and mandatory starting in 2025. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a revised Form 6765,
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US: Tax rule revisions ease concerns for clean energy investors, IRS clarifies tax credit phaseout
The Trump administration’s revised subsidy rules, effective 2 September, narrowed the “under construction” definition for solar and wind projects to qualify for a 30% federal tax credit, requiring substantial physical work while maintaining a
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Brazil launches export support programme, extends incentives for small enterprises
Brazil has extended the REINTEGRA tax credit programme to micro and small exporters, allowing them to recover 0.1%–3% of export revenue in indirect taxes, with a 3% credit rate set for 2025–2026 and a review planned for 2027. Brazil’s
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Korea (Rep.) unveils 2025 tax revision bill, enhances R&D credits
The 2025 tax reform bill aims to bolster strategic industries and welfare by introducing targeted tax credits for R&D, AI, and K-content, while streamlining corporate and capital gains taxes. South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance
See MoreUS: IRS updates 2025 inflation adjustment and reference price for renewable energy credit
The IRS set the inflation adjustment factor for the Renewable Electricity Production Credit (REPC) at 1.9971 and the reference price for wind-generated electricity at USD 0.031 per kilowatt hour for the 2025 tax year. The US Internal Revenue
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US: Trump ends clean energy tax credits for wind, solar facilities
Federal agencies must report their actions to the White House within 45 days. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to review and adjust policies that currently favour renewable energy over other
See MoreUS: Connecticut enacts 2026–27 budget with corporate tax changes, digital media incentive expansion
The H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166 establish the 2026-2027 state budget and expand the tax credits for digital media and film infrastructure. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166, which set the 2026-2027 state budget and
See MoreUS to end electric vehicle tax credits on 30 September
The newly passed legislation will terminate the USD 7,500 tax credits for new EVs and USD 4,000 credits for used EVs by 30 September 2025. The US Congress approved the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on 3 July 2024, which ends the USD $7,500 tax
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China grants tax credit for reinvested dividends by foreign investors
A new corporate income tax credit for foreign investors reinvesting dividends from Chinese companies, retroactive from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028, offers a 10% credit to offset current-year tax payable. China's State Administration of
See MoreUS: Senate bill accelerates phaseout of renewable tax credits, introduces new levy
The US Senate's upcoming budget bill aims to eliminate wind and solar tax credits from 2005 and introduce a new tax on projects with Chinese components starting after 31 December 2027. The US Senate's latest budget bill, set for a potential vote
See MoreUS: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ advances in the Senate with amendments
The amended text temporarily raises the SALT cap to USD 40,000, accelerates the phase-out of green energy credits, and eliminates proposed Tax Code Section 899 on foreign tax remedies. The Senate Budget Committee Chairman, Lindsey Graham,
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Italy clarifies tax credits for property refurbishments
Tax credits for qualifying expenses are 36% (50% for first dwellings) in 2025, and 30% (36% for first dwellings) in 2026-2027. Italy’s tax authorities have issued Circular No. 8/E on 19 June 2025, clarifying tax credits for property
See MoreUS: Senate bill proposes higher tax credit for CO2 use in oil production
The panel proposed equalizing the tax credit for using captured carbon in oil recovery with the USD 85/metric ton credit for permanently storing carbon. A US Senate panel released a bill proposing to match the tax credit for capturing carbon
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