US: IRS announces reduced services amid federal shutdown
RF Report The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 21 October 2025 that, despite its limited operations during the ongoing US government shutdown, taxpayers are still required to meet all regular tax obligations. Tax refunds will
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates ROS filing, payment guidance
Regfollower Desk Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 193/25 on 20 October 2025, outlining the conditions under which individual taxpayers can extend the filing and payment deadline for their 2024 Form 11 return through the Revenue Online
See MoreTurkey: Grand National Assembly to review draft omnibus bill with wide tax, social security changes
The bill proposes major amendments to income tax, social security, fees, and sector-specific regulations. Regfollower Desk Turkey presented a draft omnibus bill on 17 October 2025 to the Grand National Assembly, containing several proposed
See MoreSlovak Republic enacts public finance consolidation measures for 2026Â
The 2026 public finance package introduces a sharply increased minimum corporate tax for large companies, raises VAT on high-sugar and high-sodium foods, and limits VAT deductions on motor vehicles to 50% between 2026 and 2028. Regfollower
See MoreUS: IRS urges tax professionals to renew PTINs ahead of 2026 filing season
All paid tax return preparers and enrolled agents must renew their PTINs annually, as 2025 PTINs will expire on 31 December 2025. Regfollower Desk The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 27 October 2025, reminding more than
See MoreUK: HMRC reminds taxpayers of 2024–2025 self-assessment tax year deadline
HMRC has reminded taxpayers to prepare for the upcoming self-assessment deadline, noting that payments and return submissions must be completed on time to avoid penalties and interest. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reminded
See MoreCyprus: Tax authorities mandate non-resident filing of tax withholding, GHS contributions via TFA system
The Department of Taxation announced that non-residents must submit the Deducted at Source (DAS) Declaration and make related payments exclusively through the TFA system. The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 6 October 2025, detailing updated
See MoreFrance proposes reduced surtax for large corporations in draft 2026 budgetÂ
For 2026, France intends to maintain the temporary corporate income surtax for large corporations at reduced rates, introduce a wealth tax, speed up the gradual abolition of the CVAE business tax, and revise its global minimum tax
See MoreEthiopia: MoF announces 2025-26 budget, includes alternative minimum taxÂ
Ethiopia's 2025–26 budget introduces major tax reforms, including an alternative minimum tax, revised personal and business income tax rates, digital economy taxation, withholding rules, cash transaction limits, and new measures for corporate
See MoreUS: IRS reminds taxpayers who filed for extensions for 15 October 2025 tax return deadline
The IRS reminded taxpayers that 15 October 2025 is the deadline to file 2024 tax returns for those who obtained an extension. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 14 October 2025, in which it reminded individuals who filed
See MorePortugal announces 2026 Budget, proposes lower corporate tax rates
Portugal’s 2026 draft budget proposes tax cuts for companies, including a corporate tax rate reduction to 19% (and 15% for SMEs), as part of the plan to lower the rate to 17% by 2028. Portugal’s government has presented the draft State
See MoreLuxembourg: MoF presents 2026 state budget to Chamber of Deputies, proposes fiscal measures to bolster innovation-driven investments
The 2026 budget focuses on strengthening its financial centre through tax reforms and tech investments, while expanding incentives and support measures for SMEs and start-ups to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Luxembourg's Minister of
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates 2024 income tax return guidance
Revenue issues eBrief with updates on non-resident landlords, PRSA contributions, and PRSI exemptions. The Irish Revenue published Revenue eBrief No. 181/25 on 6 October 2025 with amendments to the Tax and Duty Manual Part 38-01-04I related to
See MoreTaiwan reminds foreigner taxpayers to file property returns within 30 days
The Ministry of Finance reminded foreign nationals to file property tax returns within 30 days of transfer completion. The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance states that any individual, whether a Taiwanese or foreign
See MoreUS: IRS extends filing, payment deadlines for taxpayers impacted by ongoing conflict in Israel
IRS is providing separate but overlapping relief to taxpayers who may be unable to meet a tax-filing or tax-payment obligation, or may be unable to perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced,
See MoreCzech Republic abolishes withholding tax on select employment earnings
The bill eliminates the withholding tax on select employment income from 1 January 2027. The Czech Republic published a bill in the Official Gazette (Regulation 360/2025 Coll.) on 29 September 2025, eliminating the withholding tax on select
See MoreUS: IRS, Treasury announce reduced user fees for tax professionals applying for or renewing PTINs, initiates public consultationsÂ
The US Treasury and IRS announced interim final regulations and a proposed rule to lower the user fee for tax professionals applying for or renewing a PTIN. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2025-95
See MoreUS: IRS to end paper refund checks for individual taxpayers
The IRS and the Treasury announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out starting 30 September 2025. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), working with the US Department of the Treasury, announced on 23
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