US: Texas issues new franchise tax rates, threshold caps for 2026–27
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has released the franchise (margin) tax rates, thresholds, and deduction limits for 2026 and 2027. The tax rates remain unchanged from 2024 to 2025, while both the no-tax-due threshold and the compensation
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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,
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India: CBDT extends income tax returns, audit report deadlines for AY 2025-26
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), operating under the Government of India's Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has announced an extension of deadlines for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and various reports of audit for the
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France: National Assembly passes first-reading amendments to the 2026 finance bill, focuses on major corporations
France’s National Assembly introduced several amendments to the Finance Bill for 2026, some of which have been approved during its first reading on 30 October 2025. The changes primarily target large corporations and business groups, introducing
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New Zealand: Opposition party proposes targeted capital gains tax to fund free doctor visits
RF Report The Labour Party of New Zealand, the leading opposition party in parliament, has announced a proposal which targets capital gains tax on profits from the sale of commercial or residential properties, excluding the family home,
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Taiwan: Tax Bureau clarifies making up past losses in undistributed earnings
RF Report HuWei Office, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, Taiwan, stated, pursuant to Article 66-9 of the Income Tax Act, when a profit-seeking enterprise files its undistributed earnings, its surplus earnings can
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Italy: MoF issues Decree on Pillar 2, DAC9 reporting obligations
RF Report Italy’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued a decree on 16 October 2025, published in the Official Gazette on 29 October 2025, outlining obligations related to Pillar 2 reporting, including DAC9 requirements. The decree defines key
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Nigeria to levy withholding tax on short-term security interest
RF Report Nigeria's tax authority, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has issued a directive mandating banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions to apply a 10% withholding tax on interest earned from investments in short-term
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US: IRS announces reduced services amid federal shutdown
RF Report The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 21 October 2025 that, despite its limited operations during the ongoing US government shutdown, taxpayers are still required to meet all regular tax obligations. Tax refunds will
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Spain: Ministry of Finance issues new Pillar 2 global minimum tax forms
RF Report Spain’s Ministry of Finance has issued Order HAC/1198/2025 of 21 October 2025, published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado on 29 October 2025. The order introduces three new tax forms as part of Spain’s implementation of the
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Thailand: Cabinet approves temporary tourism tax incentives for Q4 2025
Regfollower Desk The Thai Cabinet approved a series of tax measures to promote domestic tourism, as announced by the Thai Revenue Department. The initiatives include incentives for individual travellers, corporate tax deductions for domestic
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Poland: Council of Ministers approves bill reducing tax burden on copper, silver mining
Regfollower Desk Poland’s Council of Ministers adopted a draft act amending the Act on Tax on the Extraction of Certain Minerals, as well as certain other acts, on 28 October 2025. The new regulations introduce measures to reduce the tax burden
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Malta announces 2026 budget, includes tax credits for new investments and R&D
Regfollower Desk Malta's Minister for Finance presented the 2026 budget to parliament on 27 October 2025. The 2026 budget includes various tax measures for enhancing investment incentives for businesses. New investor tax credit A 60%
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Australia: Treasury consults updates to minimum tax rules, aligns with OECD standards
Regfollower Desk The Australian Treasury has opened a consultation on the draft Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Rules 2025 on 27 October 2025. These amendments revise certain
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South Africa: SARS extends deadlines for global minimum tax filings
Regfollower Desk The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended several initial compliance deadlines under the Global Minimum Tax (GloBE) requirements. The announcement was made in Government Notice No. 6763, published in the Government
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Brazil: MDIC sets new tax waivers to boost investment in manufacturing, infrastructure
Brazil’s MDIC has set new tax waiver limits and accelerated depreciation rules to incentivise investment in machinery, equipment, and fixed assets across key industries. Regfollower Desk Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade,
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Slovak Republic enacts public finance consolidation measures for 2026
The 2026 public finance package introduces a sharply increased minimum corporate tax for large companies, raises VAT on high-sugar and high-sodium foods, and limits VAT deductions on motor vehicles to 50% between 2026 and 2028. Regfollower
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Hungary: National Assembly automatic exchange of information on crypto-assets, financial accounts, digital platform income
Hungary’s National Assembly ratified three OECD agreements—CARF MCAA, CRS MCAA Addendum, and DPI-MCAA—to enhance automatic exchange of information on crypto-assets, financial accounts, and digital platform income Regfollower
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