Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft Annual Tax Act 2026, incorporates OECD Side-by-Side Package
Germany’s Federal Cabinet released a press release on 12 August 2026 announcing the adoption of the draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Jahressteuergesetz 2026) on 12 August 2026, proposing a broad package of changes to German tax rules. Among its key
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Sri Lanka: IRD reminds taxpayers of first 2026/27 income tax instalment deadline
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers that the first instalment of income tax for the Year of Assessment 2026/2027 is due by 15 August 2026. The deadline applies to Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Individual Income
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Brazil: RFB issues procedures for withholding income tax on profits, dividends
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced that it enacted Law No. 15,270 of 26 November 2025 on 6 August 2026, which introduced significant changes to income taxation, including the withholding of Income Tax at Source
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Bolivia: SIN extends corporate income tax payment, filing deadlines
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has extended the deadline for filing Corporate Income Tax (IUE) returns and making tax payments for taxpayers whose fiscal year ended on 31 March 2026, following the economic disruption caused by recent
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Argentina: ARCA outlines procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) announced it has issued General Resolution 5882/2026, which establishes procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities. The resolution was published and entered into force on 28 July 2026. This resolution
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Chile: SII extends tax relief for 20 more municipalities after storm damage
Chile's tax authority (SII), the Ministry of Finance and the General Treasury, announced on 20 July 2026 that they have added 20 municipalities to a forgiveness programme for storm-affected taxpayers, expanding relief to cover individuals and
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Chile: SII grants tax amnesty to storm-affected regions through October 2026
Chile's Ministry of Finance, the tax authority (SII), and the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR) have granted automatic tax relief to taxpayers in 28 municipalities hit by a recent storm system, according to a release on 19 July
See MoreArgentina: ARCA launches instalment payment plan for SMEs, small taxpayers, non-profit entities
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) announced the publication of General Resolution 5875/2026 on 14 July 2026, which allows for the regularisation of tax, customs, and social security debts that were due up to 30 June 2026, in up to 18 instalments
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Cyprus extends first provisional tax deadline
Cyprus residents and companies earning non-salary income must pay provisional tax for 2026. The first instalment is due 31 July 2026, with an extended deadline of 31 August 2026 for those using online banking. Companies and individuals reporting
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Sri Lanka: IRD issues guidance on withholding tax deductionÂ
The Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department issued Circular No. SEC/2026/E/04 on 8 June 2026, providing withholding agents with guidelines and explanatory notes on the deduction of withholding tax and advance income tax from various types of
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Vietnam extends 2026 VAT, CIT, PIT, land rent payment deadlines
Vietnam's government has issued Decree No. 245/2026/ND-CP on 27 June 2026, introducing another round of tax payment deadline extensions for 2026. The measure grants eligible taxpayers additional time to pay value-added tax (VAT), corporate income
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Belgium updates withholding tax declaration forms following enactment of capital gains tax law
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced the issuance of new versions of the withholding tax declaration forms yesterday, 25 June 2026. These updated withholding tax return forms include: Declaration 273A-Div: Withholding
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Chile launches tax debt relief programme to encourage compliance
Chile has initiated a coordinated debt relief initiative, effective as of 18 June 2026, to encourage taxpayers to settle outstanding tax obligations. The programme, which operates under Article 207 of the Tax Code, represents a joint effort by the
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Portugal further extends CIT deadline for Form 22 filing, payment
Portugal has granted a further extension for the submission of the periodic corporate income tax return (Form 22) and the corresponding payment for the 2025 tax period, moving the deadline from 19 June to 30 June 2026. The extension was announced
See MoreBolivia: SIN cuts tax payment plan requirements to ease business liquidity crisis
Bolivia's National Tax Service (SIN) announced on 12 June 2026 that it has slashed the financial barriers for taxpayers seeking to defer their tax obligations. Under Board Resolution (RND) 102600000020, effective 12 June 2026, the agency has
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Tunisia launches major tax debt relief, declaration amnesty programme
Tunisia's 2026 Finance Law introduces a sweeping framework allowing taxpayers to clear outstanding obligations with substantial penalty forgiveness, while simultaneously opening an amnesty window for previously unfiled tax documents, according to a
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EU: FASTER directive signals need for Swiss withholding tax reform
The European Union's Faster and Safer Tax Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER) directive establishes streamlined withholding tax relief procedures that expose significant gaps in Switzerland's current system. While EU member states prepare
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Bangladesh to introduce major tax relief package to boost investment, to reduce AIT and VAT across various sectors
The Bangladesh government is preparing sweeping tax cuts across multiple sectors in its upcoming 2026-27 budget, designed to make Bangladesh a more attractive investment destination. The push includes reduced advance income tax (AIT) rates, slashed
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