Australia: ATO warns super holders with balances above AUD 3 million to prepare for Division 296 tax
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 7 July 2026 that the Better Targeted Super Concessions (Division 296) are now law and will come into effect for the 2026–27 financial year onwards. That means from 1 July 2026, individuals with
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves first reading of employee incentive tax bill
Russia's State Duma has approved, in the first reading, a Ministry of Finance bill that would introduce tax incentives for administrators of employee incentive programmes by extending an existing tax exemption. This announcement was made on 7
See MoreNigeria rolls out presumptive tax regime for informal sector, bans cash and roadblock collection
Nigeria's Joint Revenue Board published the Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, which were originally issued in the Official Gazette on 13 May 2026 and took effect from 1 January 2026. The Nigeria Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, serve as a
See MoreColombia: DIAN announces 2026 personal income tax return deadlines
Colombia's tax authority (DIAN) released Press Release 090 on 30 June 2026, outlining the filing schedule for the 2025 personal income tax return. The filing window runs from 12 August through 26 October 2026, with submission dates staggered
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS launches 2026 tax filing season with expanded auto-assessments, digital upgrades
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new enhancements aimed at simplifying the filing process and broadening the scope of its auto-assessment programme. SARS stated that these improvements
See MoreUzbekistan introduces tax exemptions for cultural, arts sectors
Uzbekistan has released Presidential Decree No. UP-103 of 2 June 2026, which introduces various measures aimed at the modernisation and expansion of cultural and arts sectors in Uzbekistan. To foster new talent, the government is establishing
See MoreUS provides safe harbour for certain contributions to Trump Accounts under Working Families Tax Cuts
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 29 June 2026, that it issued Revenue Procedure 2026-25 providing a gift tax reporting safe harbour for certain contributions to Trump accounts created under the
See MoreAustralia: Parliament passes tax reform bill replacing CGT discount with indexation, personal tax reliefs
Australia’s Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 on 25 June 2026, which is a key component of the 2026–27 Federal Budget tax package. The Bill introduces significant reforms aimed at improving housing
See MoreSpain amends non-resident income tax returns
Spain has published Order HAC/623/2026 of 12 June 2026 in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 23 June 2026, introducing amendments to several Non-Resident Income Tax returns and related filing procedures. The Order updates: Form 210 –
See MoreSlovak Republic sets 30 June deadline for deferred tax returns; foreign income earners get extended timeline
The Slovak Republic’s tax authority, the Financial Administration (Finančná správa) announced on 26 June 2026 that taxpayers face an immovable deadline of 30 June 2026 to submit deferred tax returns and settle their obligations. Taxpayers who
See MoreMalaysia enacts additional employer deduction for employment of women returning to work
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Deduction for Employment of Approved Individual) Rules 2026 on 23 June 2026, providing qualifying employers with an additional deduction equal to 50% of remuneration paid to approved individuals for a period not
See MoreCyprus extends deadline for 2025 individual tax filing period
The Cyprus Tax Department announced on 18 June 2026 that it has activated the TAXISnet System for 2025 Individual Income Tax Return submissions at https://taxisnet.mof.gov.cy. Under Council of Ministers Decree K.D.P. 52/2025, employees,
See MoreFinland consults proposed comprehensive tax reforms to boost household incomes, work incentives
Finland's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on sweeping amendments to income taxation and the Income Tax Act, designed to strengthen purchasing power and encourage employment. The package targets a EUR 230 million reduction in
See MoreTurkey extends preferential WHT treatment for treasury-backed securities
Turkey has extended the application period of the 0% withholding tax (WHT) rate on income and gains derived from government bonds, Treasury bills and certain lease certificates by six months, following the publication of Presidential Decision No.
See MoreSri Lanka unveils major tax law changes covering income, WHT, registration
Sri Lanka has enacted a wide-ranging set of tax reforms under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, introducing changes to income tax, withholding tax (WHT), capital gains tax, taxpayer registration and compliance requirements. The
See MoreCyprus extends 2025 personal income tax filing deadline
Cyprus has pushed back the filing deadline for 2025 individual income tax returns to 31 October 2026, giving taxpayers extended time to prepare and submit their annual declarations without triggering penalties. The Council of Ministers issued the
See MoreDominican Republic proposes increased corporate tax amongst other reforms in new fiscal package
The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Finance and Economy has unveiled a pro-growth and anti-crisis fiscal package on 11 June 2026 that has been presented to the National Congress for consideration. This fiscal package is designed to shore up public
See MoreFinland proposes retroactive 2026 individual tax relief, includes higher household credits
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has announced that the government has submitted a proposal on 11 June 2026 to Parliament to amend the Income Tax Act. The changes concerning individuals are intended to take effect retroactively from the beginning of
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