Chile: SII updates late tax payment interest rates, forgiveness policies for the second half of 2026
Chile's Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued two key updates—Resolution No. 88 of 26 June 2026 and Circular No. 27 of 23 June 2026—to establish the late tax payment interest rates for the second half of 2026 and outline updated forgiveness
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Costa Rica sets new interest rate for late tax payments, refunds from July 2026
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance has published an updated historical schedule of interest rates applicable to late tax payments and refunds of tax overpayments as of 1 July 2026. Under Resolution MH-DGH-RES-0033-2026/MH-DGA-RES-0897-2026, the
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Malaysia court rules service fees and late-payment interest on credit sales constitute business income
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released a case report on a recent High Court ruling addressing whether service charges and late-payment interest arising from credit sales should be treated as business income under Section 4(a) or as
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Netherlands introduces ‘Freedom Contribution’ in 2026 Spring Memorandum
The Dutch Government has published the Spring Memorandum 2026, updating the 2026 budget and outlining forward-looking plans, including a range of tax measures. Key provisions reflect those agreed in the Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, released
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Poland updates interest rates for overdue tax payments
Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy has published updated interest rates for late tax payments on 10 March 2026, effective under Article 56d of the Tax Ordinance Act of 29 August 1997. The announcement establishes three distinct annual
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New Zealand cuts UOMI rates on tax underpayments and overpayments for 2026
New Zealand's Inland Revenue (IRD) has reduced interest rates on tax payments effective 16 January 2026. The underpayment rate dropped to 8.97% from the previous 9.89%, while the overpayment rate decreased to 2.25% from 3.27%. The earlier
See MoreNetherlands 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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Taiwan: Tax bureau clarifies contract penalties taxation, late interest exemption
The Central Taiwan National Taxation Bureau has clarified, on 13 February 2026, that breach of contract penalties and late payment interest receive different tax treatments. Penalties collected for contract breaches are subject to business tax
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Poland reduces interest rates on tax arrears
Poland’s Ministry of Finance and Economy has announced reduced interest rates on overdue tax payments, effective immediately, according to the Tax Ordinance Act. Under the new regulation, three different interest rates will apply depending on
See MoreNetherlands: Supreme Court strikes down higher tax interest rate for corporations
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on 16 January 2026 that the higher tax interest rate for corporate taxpayers, set by the Tax and Recovery Interest Decree, is invalid. The court found it unfairly singles out companies by imposing a heavier burden than
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Bulgaria: NRA clarifies tax payment, reporting rules ahead of euro adoption
Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) has issued detailed guidance, on 31 December 2025, on how taxpayers should handle tax and social security payments following the country’s adoption of the euro (EUR) from 1 January 2026, replacing the
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Chile: SII announces daily interest on overdue taxes for January – June 2026
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) issued Resolution No. 205 on 30 December 2025, setting the daily interest rate for late tax payments for the first half of 2026 (January - June 2026). Under Law No. 21.713, the late payment penalty changed
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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
See MoreNetherlands: Government to raise late payment interest rate from 2026
The Netherlands government has published an amendment to the Decree on tax interest and late payment interest in Official Gazette No. 383 on 21 November 2025, raising the late payment interest rate from 4% to 4.3%, starting 1 January 2026. Late
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Costa Rica: MoF raises interest rate for late payments, penalties
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance has published Resolution MH-DGH-RES-0063-2025/MH-DGA-RES-1766-2025 in the Official Gazette on 19 November 2025. Resolution MH-DGH-RES-0063-2025/MH-DGA-RES-1766-2025 repeals Resolution
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Canada: CRA simplifies tax adjustments through revised voluntary disclosures program
The VDP lets taxpayers voluntarily correct past tax errors for potential penalty and interest relief, but only for tax years overdue by at least one year. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced, on 10 September 2025, that it will update the
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Czech Republic updates guidelines for waiving tax penalties, interest, fines
Starting 1 July 2025, taxpayers can receive a full 100% penalty waiver, contingent on their cooperation and compliance, replacing the previous 75% limit. The Czech Republic has published Financial Bulletin No. 12/2025 on 10 September 2025, which
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Latvia: Parliament amends tax administration rules on late payment interest
The amendments mainly focused on the new rules on late payment interest and are aimed at improving the tax administration. Latvia’s parliament adopted the Law on Amendments to the Law on Taxes and Duties on 4 September 2025, which was
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