Jamaica: TAJ issues guidance on new special consumption tax on sweetened beverages
Jamaica’s tax administration (TAJ) has released Technical Advisory No. 052026/01/GCT-TA on 1 May 2026, which guides both internal and external stakeholders on the implementation and administration of the new special consumption tax (SCT) on
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Italy finalises fuel relief package with extended tax cuts, transport subsidies
Italy’s government has finalised its fuel decree with the publication of Conversion Law Number 79/2026 in the Official Journal on 16 May 2026. The legislation makes Legislative Decree number 33/2026 into permanent law, maintaining reduced excise
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Poland further extends temporary VAT, excise relief on motor fuels
In an announcement on 13 May 2026, Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy extended temporary reductions in VAT and excise tax on motor fuels until 31 May 2026, maintaining relief measures initially introduced to counter price volatility stemming
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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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Australia includes major corporate, CGT tax reforms 2026-27 budgetÂ
Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the 2026-27 federal budget in parliament on 12 May 2026. The 2026-27 budget outlines a comprehensive vision for tax reform in Australia, focusing on supporting workers, incentivising business
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Romania tightens excise controls with new licensing requirements and financial guarantees
Romania’s government gazetted Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) No. 13/2026 on 9 March 2026, which introduces a series of fiscal and budgetary reform measures primarily aimed at protecting the state budget by tightening controls on debt
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Canada tables bill introducing budget measures, includes amendments to Global Minimum Tax Act
Canada's Department of Finance has tabled the Notice of Ways and Means Motion to introduce a bill entitled A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget in Parliament on 4 November 2025. The bill introduces a range of measures,
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Argentina delays fuel tax increases until June 2026
The Executive branch of the Argentine government issued Decree 302/2026 on 29 April 2026, which modifies previous regulations to adjust the timeline and amounts for fuel and carbon tax increases in Argentina. This decree specifically targets the
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US: Treasury, IRS provide guidance on a new method for recovering federal excise tax paid on dyed fuel established under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on 30 April 2026 issued temporary regulations and the accompanying notice of proposed rulemaking on a new method for recovering federal excise tax paid on dyed fuel established under
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Finland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027–2030Â
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
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Ireland cuts fuel excise, announces support package for transport and agriculture
Ireland’s government announced a new package of measures, on 13 April 2026, on fuel costs and to support the transport, farming and fisheries sectors. These measures follow significant recent engagement with industry representatives and are in
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Poland: Council of Ministers proposes excise duty expansion for e-cigarettes
Poland’s Council of Ministers has approved a draft amendment to the Excise Duty Act on 14 April 2026, extending excise taxation to e-cigarettes that operate using electromagnetic induction. The reform aims to align their treatment with existing
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Lithuania updates excise guidance for heated tobacco, e-cigarette liquids
Lithuania State Tax Inspectorate has updated its excise duty guidance on heated tobacco products and electronic cigarette liquids, clarifying liability, rates, exemptions and compliance under the Law on Excise Duties on 14 April 2026. For heated
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Lithuania introduces temporary cut in diesel excise duty
The Lithuanian Parliament has adopted amendments to the Law on Excise Duties through Law No. XV-811, signed by President Gitanas NausÄ—da on 14 April 2026, introducing a temporary reduction in the fixed component of excise duties applicable to
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Canada’s government announced, on 14 April 2026, that it intends to introduce legislative amendments to the Excise Tax Act to temporarily suspend the application of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuels by
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Qatar introduces new mechanism for excise tax on sweetened drinks
Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced yesterday, 8 April 2026, that Law No. (2) of 2026 has been issued, amending certain provisions of Law No. (25) of 2018 on Excise Tax. The amendment introduces a new mechanism for excise tax on sweetened
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Italy boosts tax credits for energy-efficient investments, offers relief for rising fuel costs
The Italian government has published Legislative Decree No. 42/2026 in the Official Journal (General Series No. 78) on 3 April 2026, introducing urgent fiscal measures to support businesses and agriculture amid rising energy costs. This decree
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Australia: ATO updates fuel tax credit rates from April 2026 after temporary excise cutÂ
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced yesterday, 7 April 2026, that the fuel tax credit rates had changed on 1 April 2026, following a 60.9% temporary reduction in fuel excise. This is because fuel tax credit rates are based on the amount
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