Singapore expands direct tax bill scheme, exempting most individuals from filing returns
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced that around SGD 1 million taxpayers will receive their tax bills directly from mid-March 2026 under the Direct Notice of Assessment (D-NOA) initiative for the Individual Income
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Kenya: KRA issues guide on income, expense validation for income tax returns
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published a Step-By-Step Guide for Income and Expense Validations for Income Tax Returns, setting out new validation procedures that will apply from 1 January 2026. The guide explains the validation process first
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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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Poland: Council of Ministers extends JPK filing deadline, simplifies tax compliance
Poland's Council of Ministers approved amendments to personal income tax, corporate income tax, and lump-sum tax legislation, introducing significant changes to electronic accounting book submissions on 8 April 2026. The new regulations
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Taiwan: Tax bureau to open income tax data review ahead of filing season
Taiwan’s Kaohsiung National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has announced, on 9 April 2026, that the review of income and deduction data for the 114 tax year comprehensive income tax will begin on 28 April 115 at 8:00 AM. Individual
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Cyprus extends 2025 PAYE annual tax return deadline
9The Cyprus Tax Department has announced, on 9 April 2026, an extension for employers submitting their annual Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax withholding returns for the 2025 tax year. The revised deadline is now 30 September 2026. Employers
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Lithuania extends PIT deadline for investment account taxpayers
The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate has extended the deadline for filing the personal income tax (PIT) return and paying the tax due for certain taxpayers using the investment account regime, with the order published on 31 March 2026. Under the
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US: IRS publishes 2026 housing cost limits for tax exclusion and deductions
The US IRS has released Notice 2026-25, setting out updated limits on housing expenses for 2026 under Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code. This notice provides adjustments to the limitation on housing expenses for purposes of section 911 of
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US: IRS provides last-minute filing tips, resources to help taxpayers who still need to file
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a release on 9 April 2026, in which it reminded last-minute tax filers of the 15 April deadline. The IRS encourages those who still need to file to use free tools and resources on IRS.gov to file on
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Algeria: DGI suspends 2026 tax audits to drive voluntary regularisation
Algeria's General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) issued an official instruction on 31 March 2026 ordering the suspension of all tax audits across the country through the end of the year. The directive, addressed to regional directorates, state-level
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Botswana presents 2025 tax amendment bills to parliament with increased CIT
Botswana’s Minister of Finance has tabled the 2025 Tax Amendment Bills before Parliament on 15 December 2025. The Bills include the Income Tax Bill (2025), Value Added Tax Bill (2025), the Customs Amendment Bill (2025), and the Tax Administration
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US: IRS urges individual taxpayers timely filing, payment, extension requests before April deadline
With the 15 April tax deadline fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers on 3 April 2026 that there is still time to file their federal income tax return electronically and request direct deposit for any refund due.
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Bangladesh: NBR to introduce year-round tax filing
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) will allow taxpayers to submit Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns throughout the year, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan announced. The move is aimed at making the filing process more flexible and
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The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a release on 2 April 2026 noted that it continues to deliver excellent service to taxpayers during the 2026 filing season with the rise in tax refunds, the smooth pace at which taxpayers are getting their
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Japan enacts 2026 tax reform, implements side-by-side safe harbour
Japan’s National Diet approved the 2026 tax reform legislation on 31 March 2026, which has been published in the Official Gazette. The measures reflect proposals released in December 2025 and January 2026, covering income, corporate,
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Russia updates reporting rules for foreign accounts, electronic payments
Russia’s government Resolution No. 305, published in the Official Gazette on 24 March 2026, introduces amendments to reporting requirements for resident legal entities regarding foreign accounts and electronic payment instruments (EPI). The decree
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India enacts corporate tax cuts in Finance Act 2026
India has enacted the Finance Act 2026 on 30 March 2026, giving legal effect to the tax and fiscal measures announced in the Union Budget for 2026–2027. It introduces several changes that will affect businesses, the IT sector, investors and
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Ukraine approves digital platform reporting rules, VAT on international parcels, new individual tax rate
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved three draft laws on 30 March 2026, introducing significant tax reforms. These changes aim to bring shadow economy activities into the formal sector, create fair competition, and generate revenue for post-war
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