Bulgaria enacts State Budget Act 2026 introducing gambling affiliate tax, expanded child tax relief
Bulgaria's National Assembly has enacted the State Budget Act for 2026, setting the country's strategic financial direction. It was passed by the National Assembly on 24 July 2026, approved by the President on 29 July 2026, and officially
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Argentina: ARCA extends 2025 personal income tax filing deadline
Argentina's Federal Tax Authority (ARCA) has published General Resolution No. 5876 in the Official Gazette on 20 July 2026, which amends General Resolution No. 5851. General Resolution No. 5876 extends the filing deadline for 2025 income tax
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Netherlands consults bill targeting compliance simplifications, adjustment of reorganisation facilities, hybrid entity changes
The Dutch government has put forward a comprehensive legislative package designed to refine the Income Tax Act 2001, the Corporate Income Tax Act 1969, the Successions Act 1956, and other tax frameworks. Following this, the government has opened a
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Italy clarifies no gift or inheritance tax on trust dissolution without beneficiary transfer
The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed on 17 July 2026 that dissolving a trust and returning assets to the settlor triggers no gift or inheritance tax, provided no beneficiaries receive the property. Response no. 146 of 16 July 2026 clarifies a
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Taiwan clarifies lower tax rates for inherited property sales through combined ownership periods
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has clarified that taxpayers selling inherited or bequeathed real estate may qualify for a significantly lower property income tax rate by combining the ownership periods of successive deceased owners when calculating
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Lithuania exempts cultural heritage properties from real estate tax
The Lithuanian Parliament proposed amendments to the Law on Real Estate Tax on 8 July 2026 that would exempt certain cultural heritage properties from real estate tax. The amendment adds two new exemptions to Article 7 of the real estate tax law.
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Uzbekistan 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
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Austria: Draft Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 sets out progressive CIT rate
Austria’s government has submitted the Draft Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 to Parliament, introducing a range of tax measures under the dual budget framework for 2027 and 2028. The proposals aim to strengthen fiscal consolidation efforts,
See MoreNetherlands announces business incentives, lower property taxes in 2027 tax plan provisional measures
The Dutch State Secretary for Finance has informed Parliament, via a letter, of a provisional outline of measures expected to be included in the 2027 Tax Plan package on 10 June 2026. The complete package is scheduled to be presented on
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Hong Kong: IRD reminds property owners of 2025/26 tax filing obligations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice outlining the property tax obligations of property owners for the year of assessment 2025/26. Property tax is charged on owners of land and/ or buildings ("Landed Property") by reference
See MoreItaly Tax Authority tightens gift tax relief rules for family business transfers
Italy's tax administration issued two critical rulings on 4 June 2026 dismissing attempts to minimise gift tax during generational corporate transfers. Both decisions reinforce a core principle: transferring shares to the next generation only
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Taiwan warns gift tax exemption on agricultural land can be revoked if farming use ends
The Fengyuan Branch of Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area has reiterated today, 5 June 2026, that agricultural land gifted for farming purposes can be exempt from gift tax when transferred between certain close relatives,
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US: 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
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Pakistan: Court declares Section 7E property tax unconstitutional
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has struck down Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, ruling that the controversial tax on deemed rental income is unconstitutional and void from the beginning. In a Short Order issued on 7 May
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Norway announces revised 2026 national budget, proposes higher pension and fuel tax relief
Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg has unveiled Norway's Revised National Budget for 2026, emphasising economic stability amid global uncertainties. With ongoing trade tensions and conflict in the Middle East creating volatility, the government has
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European Commission urges Spain to address discriminatory tax treatment of non-resident workers residing in the country
The European Commission has issued a reasoned opinion urging Spain to end the discriminatory taxation of non-resident taxpayers who work and habitually reside in the country, as outlined in its April 2026 infringements package published on 28 April
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US: New York Governor, Mayor propose tax on luxury second homes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a joint proposal on 15 April 2026 to impose a new tax on second homes valued above USD 5 million. The measure specifically targets ultra-wealthy individuals who maintain expensive
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Canada: 2025 Budget Implementation Act overhauls transfer pricing rules, scraps digital services tax
Canada’s Bill C-15, or the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, which received Royal Assent on 26 March 2026, introduces a major overhaul of Canada's transfer pricing regime, repeals the Digital Services Tax, and enacts a wide array of business
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