Belgium approves multi-year personal income tax reform through 2030
Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies approved legislation introducing a range of personal income tax reforms on 9 July 2026. This legislation outlines a comprehensive reform of the Belgian personal income tax system, scheduled for implementation
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Lithuania adopts new social security contribution rules for employees with multiple employers
Lithuania has published Law No. XV-1065, signed on 25 June 2026, introducing new rules for the calculation and payment of social insurance contributions for employees who work for multiple employers. The amendments to Article 10 of the Law on
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Sweden proposes statutory definition of permanent residence for tax purposes
The Swedish government has proposed introducing a statutory definition of “permanent residence” in the Income Tax Act, a key concept used to determine whether an individual is subject to unlimited tax liability in Sweden. An individual who is
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IMF Spring Meetings: Oxfam Report on IMF Tax Recommendations
On 14 April 2026 at the IMF spring meetings a civil society policy forum discussed Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People. The basis for the discussion was a report published by Oxfam earlier in April 2026 analysing the tax advice given by the IMF in
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Russia proposes raising tax deduction limit for investment accounts
Yaroslav Nilov, Russian Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy, and Veterans' Affairs, proposed a bill to increase the maximum amount eligible for a tax deduction when opening an Individual Investment Account (IIA). The
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US: IRS identifies jurisdictions qualifying for 2025 foreign earned income exclusion relief
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Revenue Procedure 2026-16, scheduled for formal publication in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2026-13 on 23 March 2026 on the IRB website. The guidance addresses the foreign earned income exclusion for
See MoreIMF Report on US Recommends Tax and Duty Changes
On 25 February 2026 the IMF issued a report following consultations with the US under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The IMF notes that the US economy performed well in 2025 and economic growth reached 2.2% by the end of 2025.
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Indonesia: DJP establishes specific criteria for identifying domestic, foreign tax subjects
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxation (DJP) issued Regulation PER-23/PJ/2025, which was enacted on 9 December 2025, establishing the specific criteria for identifying domestic and foreign tax subjects. It defines domestic subjects as
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Chile: Tax Authority updates Second Category Income Tax parameters for January 2026
Chile’s tax authority (Servicio de Impuestos Internos – SII) has issued Circular No. 67 of 10 December 2025, confirming the Second Category Income Tax values and calculation tables to be applied in January 2026. The guidance, which marks the
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Greece enacts law introducing strategic investment incentives, 100% deduction for defence
Greece has passed Law 5246/2025, “Tax Reform for Demographics and the Middle Class – Support Measures for Society and the Economy”, following parliamentary approval on 7 November 2025. The law introduces broad tax reforms, including
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Estonia gazettes law reducing motor vehicle tax for families with children
Estonia gazetted amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act on 12 November 2025, introducing new tax reductions for parents and guardians. Under the changes, adults with custody of at least one child aged 18 or younger will receive an automatic
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Taiwan introduces business tax rules for influencers
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance's Taipei National Taxation Bureau has announced, on 13 November 2025, the implementation of new tax regulations specifically targeting individuals who earn income through online platforms, commonly known as
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Ukraine: Parliament considers tax on digital platform income
The draft proposes a 5% individual income tax for qualifying Ukrainian resident sellers. Ukraine’s parliament is reviewing draft law No. 14025 on 9 September 2025, which will tax income earned by individuals through online platforms. The
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Luxembourg proposes permanent carried interest tax regime
Bill No. 8590 aims to establish a permanent tax framework for carried interest and strengthen Luxembourg’s position in asset management. The Luxembourg Government submitted Bill No. 8590 on 24 July 2025 to the Chamber of Deputies, introducing
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Nigeria: President approves four new tax reform bills
The new legislation comprises the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed four major tax
See MoreIMF: Labour Market Participation in Latin America
On 25 October 2024 the IMF launched the latest Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere. A background paper to the report with the title Closing the Gap: Labor Market Participation in Latin America examined ways to increase labour force
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UK announces 2024 autumn budget
The UK autumn budget announcements were delivered today, 30 October 2024. Corporation tax The main rate of corporation tax will stay at 25% until the next election. National insurance National Insurance contributions for employers is to
See MoreIMF Report Looks at Ukraine’s Economy
On 10 September 2024 the IMF and the Ukrainian authorities reached agreement on the Fifth Review of the four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. The statement issued by the IMF noted that
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