US: NYC extends pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline to October
New York’s Department of Finance (DoF) has pushed back the application deadline for exemptions from New York City's non-primary residence surcharge commonly referred to as the "pied-à-terre tax" to 6 October 2026. This represents the second
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Guatemala introduces zero IUSI rate for residential properties, capital gains exemption
Guatemala’s Ministry of Finance has published Decree 18-2026 in the Official Gazette on 28 August 2026. The decree amends the Law of the Single Tax on Real Estate (Impuesto Único Sobre Inmuebles – IUSI) and related tax legislation. The
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Finland proposes reduced corporate tax rate in 2027 budget
Finland’s government has announced the 2027 budget proposal, on 1 September 2026, with the intention to stimulate the economy through targeted tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners and a significant reduction in the corporate tax rate to
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Brazil publishes 2026 rural land tax guidance
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has published its 2026 Questions and Answers guide on the Rural Land Tax (ITR), prepared by the General Coordination of Taxation (Cosit) on 1 September 2026. This 2026 technical manual
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US: Trump signals federal challenge to New York luxury property tax
New York's so-called pied-à-terre tax faces mounting legal pressure after President Donald Trump announced on 11 August 2026 that the federal government might challenge the surcharge on luxury second homes in the city. The tax, designed to
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Italy clarifies superbonus property capital gains rules for co-owners
The Italian Revenue Agency clarified on 10 August 2026 through Response No. 158 that owners selling property upgraded through the Superbonus cannot claim construction costs paid by their co-owners to reduce their taxable capital gain. The ruling
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Finland proposes corporate tax cuts in draft 2027 budget
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced the draft budget for 2027 on 6 August 2026, which includes several significant corporate tax measures. The government will review the draft budget during its budget session on 1–2 September, after which
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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
See MoreItaly 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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