US: IRS reminds taxpayers of free Direct Pay option for federal taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has announced, on 10 September 2026, that Direct Pay provides a free alternative for settling federal tax obligations directly through bank accounts. The platform operates on IRS.gov without requiring user registration
See MoreTaiwan: National Taxation Bureau of Central Area announces provisional income tax filing window
Taiwan's National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, has said profit-seeking enterprises organised as companies with a permanent establishment in Taiwan are required to pay provisional income tax and file their provisional
See MoreBelgium advances DAC9 framework for Pillar Two information exchange, penalty rules
Belgium’s Minister of Finance submitted a draft bill (Doc 56 1719/001) to the parliament on 10 September 2026 that establishes the operational and statutory framework for implementing Council Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9) into Belgian domestic
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates guidance on financial year-end changes
Singapore’s IRAS has updated its “Preparing a Tax Computation” guidance to explain how companies should determine their tax filing obligations following a change in financial year end. It covers cases where a company’s financial statements
See MoreUS: IRS opens 2027 application window for corporate tax compliance programme
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 8 September 2026 the opening of applications for the 2027 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) programme, with submissions due by 30 October 2026. Notification of acceptance decisions will follow
See MoreBrazil revises tax code with alternative dispute resolution framework, new penalty caps
Brazil has published Complementary Law No. 236 of 4 September 2026, amending the National Tax Code (Law No. 5.172 of 1966) to enhance tax collection and limit the application of penalties. The legislation promotes consensual dispute resolution,
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax deadlines for Indiana taxpayers affected by severe storms
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief on 2 September 2026 following FEMA's disaster declaration for Indiana counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that struck on 11 August
See MoreIndonesia: DGT overhauls tax compliance supervision, expands digital transaction oversight
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) rolled out three coordinated regulatory changes in July 2026 to modernise compliance oversight, expand data access, and capture revenue from digital transactions. The reforms mark a departure from
See MoreKenya: KRA requires businesses to maintain stock records through eTIMS
The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued a directive on 7 September 2026 requiring all taxpayers operating businesses to maintain current and precise stock documentation through the TIMS/eTIMS platform, in compliance with existing legislation. The
See MoreBolivia: SIN eliminates hotel additional information reporting burden
Bolivia's National Tax Service (SIN) announced on 4 September 2026 that it eliminated a formal reporting requirement for the hotel and lodging sector, removing a recurring administrative obligation that businesses have faced since 2020. The change
See MoreUAE: FTA announces deadline for corporate returns, payment
The UAE’s tax authority, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in an announcement on 2 September 2026, has called on all taxable persons to file Corporate Tax returns and remit payment within nine months following the end of their tax period. Exempt
See MoreBrazil: RFB tightens monitoring of tax benefit compliance
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced on 2 September 2026 that it updated its rules for tracking corporate use of tax benefits through Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,341, released 31 August 2026, which modifies the
See MoreKenya: KRA, Treasury integrate invoice systems to tighten government procurement
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have completed integrating two major systems: the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), according to a public
See MoreBolivia: SIN extends payment deadline for relief plan participants
Bolivia’s tax authority, the National Tax Service (SIN) has approved Regulatory Resolution (RND) No. 102600000032 on 1 September 2026, granting an extension until 15 September 2026 for instalment payments under the Payment Facilities program
See MoreAngola introduces new beneficial ownership reporting regime
Angola published Law No. 7/26 in the Official Gazette on 19 August 2026, introducing a new beneficial ownership information reporting regime. The legislation mandates the creation of a Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (CRBE) to enhance
See MoreBrazil: RFB strengthens Sintonia program through updated compliance standards
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 28 August 2026 that it amended its Tax Compliance Incentive Program through Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,339, issued on 21 August 2026. This revision updates Normative
See MoreAngola: AGT sets deadline for provisional industrial tax payment
Angola’s General Tax Administration (AGT) announced on 27 August 2026 that the deadline for the settlement and provisional payment of Industrial Tax for the 2026 fiscal year, for taxpayers under the general regime, ends on 31 August 2026. The
See MoreBrazil: RFB launches new digital tax audit targeting PIS/Cofins discrepancies
Brazil's tax authority (RFB) announced it rolled out a new round of the Digital Tax Audit (MFD) on 27 August 2026, focused on insufficient PIS/Cofins declarations. The initiative gives taxpayers a window to self-correct discrepancies in their social
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