US: Trump Administration unveils FY2027 budget, proposes reduction in non-defence funding
The Trump administration unveiled its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal on 3 April 2026, featuring significant reductions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) alongside increased defence spending and border security priorities. The budget, set to
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Malaysia clarifies taxation of real estate investment trusts (REITs), property trust funds (PTFs) to unit holders
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) released Practice Note No. 2/2026 (including examples) on 18 March 2026, addressing significant changes to how income distributions from real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property trust funds
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UK: Finance Act 2026 receives Royal Assent
The UK’s Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-26 was granted Royal Assent on 18 March 2026 and has now been enacted as the Finance Act 2026, introducing measures across income, corporate, and inheritance taxes, environmental levies, and tax
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Morocco: DGI clarifies 2026 Finance Law, details adjustments to corporate tax, PIT, VAT
Morocco’s tax administration (DGI) issued Circular No. 737 on 27 February 2026, clarifying the tax measures of Finance Law 50-25 for 2026, part of Morocco’s 2023–2026 structural tax reform. Finance Law No. 50-25 was promulgated by Dahir No.
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Bolivia introduces tax incentives for foreign companies reinvesting profits locally
The Bolivian government enacted Supreme Decree 5563 on 6 March 2026, offering significant tax reductions to foreign companies that reinvest their earnings within the country rather than sending them abroad. The decree modifies the Tax on the
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Netherlands publishes collective decision on nullified corporate tax interest disputes
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has published a collective decision, which was published in Official Gazette No. 8286 of 25 February 2026 on 25 February 206, addressing the widespread objections to corporate income tax interest charges dating
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Belgium: Government proposes higher securities tax, dividend withholding for SMEs in Omnibus Bill
Belgium’s government submitted an Omnibus Bill No. 56 1378/001 to parliament on 23 February 2026, proposing several tax amendments, including an increase in the annual tax on securities accounts and a higher dividend withholding tax rate for
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Brazil: Tax authority announces deadline for property declaration under lower rates
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) issued an alert on 13 February 2026, reminding taxpayers of the approaching deadline to enrol in the Special Regime for Updating and Regularising Assets under the Update modality (Rearp Update). The
See MoreUS: NYC Mayor proposes tax increases to address budget deficit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising taxes on high earners and corporations on Wednesday, 12 February 2026, during testimony at the State Senate's budget hearing. The Democratic mayor reported that the city has narrowed its budget
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Argentina: ARCA updates 2026 corporate, individual income tax brackets
The Argentine tax authority, ARCA, has published the corporate and individual income tax brackets and rates for fiscal year 2026. The corporate brackets are effective from 1 January 2026, while the individual rates apply for January to June
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UK: Scotland presents 2026-27 budget, proposes new levies
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government presented the 2026-27 State Budget to the parliament on 13 January 2026. The Budget’s key proposals include higher personal income tax brackets and the introduction of new levies,
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Argentina: Congress approves 2026 budget, introduces no new taxes
Argentina’s Congress approved the 2026 budget bill on 26 December 2025, marking the first budget passed since President Javier Milei took office in late 2023. The measure, which passed with 46 votes in favour, 25 against, and one abstention,
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Italy gazettes state budget for 2026
Italy’s government has gazetted Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025 on the State Budget for 2026. The main tax measures include: The financial sector will face higher taxation, with new levies on banks, insurers, and financial operators
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Cyprus: Parliament passes tax reform package, introduces 120% R&D deductions
The Cyprus parliament passed a major tax reform package on 22 December 2025, introducing higher corporate taxation, expanded personal tax relief, new rules for crypto-asset income, and strengthened compliance mechanisms, alongside targeted
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Belgium raises annual tax on credit institutions
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF Finances) has gazetted the Law of 19 December 2025 on 30 December 2025, introducing amendments to the Income Tax Code (CIR 92), which includes changes to the annual tax on credit institutions. The law
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Netherlands: Senate approves 2026 Tax Plan package
The Netherlands Senate approved the legislative proposals contained in the 2026 Tax Plan package on 16 December 2025. The measures will enter into force once they receive royal assent and are published in the Official Gazette. The Ministry of
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Norway: Parliament approves 2026 budget bill, corporate tax rate unchanged
Norway’s parliament passed the proposed 2026 Budget bill on 5 December 2025. This follows Norway’s government's presentation of its 2026 state and national budget proposals on 15 October 2025. The bill boosts welfare, defence, and climate
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Costa Rica: MoF announces 2026 corporate tax rates
Costa Rica's Ministry of Finance has published Executive Decree No. 45333-H on 5 December 2025, setting the corporate income tax rates for 2026. The Decree also enlists the individual income tax brackets and rates for 2026. Corporate Income Tax
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