Bangladesh announces Budget 2026-27, proposes sweeping incentives for foreign investment
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the National Budget 2026-27 today, 11 June 2026, after his cabinet endorsed the proposed budget on the same day. The total outlay of the FY 2026-27 budget is set at BDT 9.38
See MoreUS: IRS details agency activities in fiscal year 2025 Data Book
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2025 Data Book on 5 June 2026, detailing the agency’s activities during fiscal year 2025. The report provides a statistical overview of the agency’s operations and the work employees performed to
See MoreAustralia: ATO issues guidance on reporting income earned through digital platforms or apps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released general guidance on reporting income earned through digital platforms or apps on 3 June 2026. Money earned through digital platforms or apps is sharing economy income and must be reported in a tax
See MoreUS: New York approves FY 2026-27 budget, introduces tip income tax exemption
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Fiscal Year 2027 Budget on 28 May 2026. This legislative package is designed to address the rising cost of living while funding critical public safety and infrastructure initiatives. While
See MoreAustralia: ATO issues updated guidance on maximum contribution base for super guarantee
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on the maximum contributions base (MCB) for superannuation guarantee contributions on 3 June 2026. Employers are not required to pay super guarantee once an employee’s earnings
See MoreSweden 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
See MoreUS: JCT publishes detailed explanation of tax overhaul under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The US Congress Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) published, on 28 May 2026, its General Explanation of the Tax Provisions of Public Law 119-21, providing a detailed breakdown of the tax measures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The
See MoreSweden plans indexed R&D deduction, tax-free skills support ahead of 2027 budget
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has announced that it is submitting three tax proposals ahead of the autumn budget 2027 on 19 May 2026. The tax proposals are designed to strengthen labour market participation, facilitate skills development and
See MoreNew Zealand simplifies business tax compliance in 2026 Budget
The New Zealand Government delivered Budget 2026 to Parliament on 28 May 2026, with Minister of Finance Nicola Willis outlining a strategy aimed at restoring a fiscal surplus by the 2028/29 financial year. To implement the budget proposals, the
See MoreTaiwan: MoF urges taxpayers to complete 2025 income tax return filings before deadline
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the upcoming income tax return deadline for the year 2025. As of 24 May 2026, 5,076,273 individual income tax returns have been filed, accounting for 72.7% of the total individual income tax
See MoreArgentina: ARCA extends 2025 individual tax filing deadline to July 2026
The Argentine Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) announced on 22 May 2026 that it has granted taxpayers additional time to file and pay their 2025 tax returns, moving the deadline to 27 July 2026. The extension applies to Income Tax,
See MoreColombia: Court suspends lower withholding tax thresholds under Decree 572
Colombia's Supreme Administrative Court has provisionally suspended articles 2-8 of Decree 572 of 2025, which introduced sweeping changes to income tax withholding and self-withholding rules. The suspension halts implementation while legal review
See MoreJordan: Tax Department extends settlement period for outstanding tax liabilities
Jordan’s Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) has urged taxpayers with outstanding liabilities due by 31 December 2024 to use expanded settlement options under a government decision extending the Tax Settlement and Reconciliation Committee’s
See MoreUS: Treasury designates eight Middle Eastern countries for international boycott reporting
The US Treasury has designated eight countries requiring international boycott reporting, with Form 5713 filings mandatory for businesses operating in or connected to these nations. The US Department of the Treasury issued a Federal Register
See MoreMalta opens e-filing for personal income tax returns 2026
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration has announced that the online service for filing Personal Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2026 (Basis Year 2025) is now available. Taxpayers can access the service through
See MoreBrazil: RFB expands instalment options for non-tax debt payments
Brazil’s tax administration, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has broadened access to debt instalment plans by allowing taxpayers to settle non-tax obligations through simplified digital channels through a notice released on 14 May 2026. The
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues reminder for taxpayers, employers on tax information obligations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department released a notice on 14 May 2026 reminding taxpayers and employers of their obligations to provide required tax-related information. Information to be furnished by taxpayers Taxpayers are reminded of
See MoreHong Kong approves major tax concessions, higher allowances under Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Legislative Council approved the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 on 13 May, introducing substantial tax concessions outlined in the 2025 Policy Address and 2026-27 Budget. Beginning with the 2026-27 assessment year, the
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