Cyprus extends fuel tax reduction to November 2026
The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved a proposal from the Ministry of Finance on 10 September 2026 to extend the reduction in Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates on motor fuels until 30 November 2026. The reduction, which was due to expire on 17
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Hong Kong announces 2026 policy address, unveils corporate tax incentives and family tax relief
Hong Kong has announced the release of the Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address on 16 September 2026. The tax policy measures outlined in the Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address form a central part of the HKSAR
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Italy: Tax authority expands F24 payment codes for inheritance and gift tax
The Italian Revenue Agency introduced new tax codes through Resolution 30/2026, effective 16 September 2026. These codes expand the F24 form payment system to streamline declarations and payments related to inheritance tax, gift tax, mortgage tax,
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Cyprus tax authority extends employers 2025 PAYE filing deadline
The Cyprus Tax Commissioner has announced an extension to the annual income tax withholding deadline for employers on 16 September 2026. The new submission date for the 2025 PAYE Return is 30 November 2026. Late filing penalties Returns
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Italy eliminates road tax for millions of vehicles
The Italian government announced it would scrap the annual road tax for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles beginning in 2027. The measure will drain more than EUR 2 billion from state finances at a time when Italy already faces significant budget
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Netherlands unveils 2027 tax plan with corporate, VAT and PIT changes
The Dutch government presented the 2027 Budget, including the Tax Plan for 2027 (Belastingplan 2027), on 15 September 2026. Corporate adjustments From 2027, embedded currency hedging results on participation investments will no longer qualify
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Romania cuts diesel excise duty by 25% through September
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed a 25% reduction in excise duty on diesel for the period 16 September to 30 September 2026 in an announcement on 15 September 2026. This decision follows the bimonthly assessment process set out in Law
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Brazil expands fuel subsidies, cuts gasoline and ethanol taxes
Brazil's government announced fresh fuel relief measures on 9 September 2026, expanding diesel subsidies and cutting taxes on gasoline and ethanol. The move comes as crude oil prices remain elevated near USD 100 per barrel, driven by regional
See MoreItaly confirms tax-neutral merger of foundation and agricultural partnership
Italy’s Revenue Agency confirmed on 11 September 2026 that a foundation can merge with a simple agricultural partnership while avoiding capital gains tax, VAT, and most other direct taxes. The ruling, contained in response no. 171, applies to
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Panama: DGI clarifies tax lottery drives revenue growth through voluntary compliance
Panama's tax authority (DGI) has clarified on 13 August 2026 that the tax lottery has successfully increased government tax revenue by encouraging citizens to request receipts during purchases. Since the program launched on 28 August 2025, monthly
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Lithuania proposes lottery tax rate cut
Lithuania’s government has published draft amendments to the Republic of Lithuania Law on Lottery and Gaming Tax No. IX-326 that would lower the tax rate applied to the lottery tax base from 18% to 10%. The draft amendments, dated 11 September
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US: IRS issues 2026 clean fuel production tax credit guidance
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 8 September 2026 that it issued Notice 2026-53, providing the 2026 emissions rate table for calculating the clean fuel production credit, along with additional guidance on the credit. Notice
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Philippines: DoF consults on ProGRESS tax reform bill incorporating global minimum tax
The Philippines Department of Finance (DoF) launched consultations on the ProGRESS Bill in Manila on 3 September 2026, gathering roughly 300 stakeholders from business, government, academics, civil society, and media to review the tax reform
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Argentina: Government defers fuel tax increases until October 2026
Argentina’s government has published Decree 829/2026 in the Official Gazette on 31 August 2026 to manage national fuel taxes. The legislation specifically targets the carbon tax and levies on liquid fuels such as unleaded gasoline and
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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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Italy extends temporary diesel excise duty reduction through 10 September 2026
Italy’s Minister of Economy and Finance, in agreement with the Minister of Environment and Energy Security, reduced excise duty on diesel fuel from 6 September 2026 to 10 September 2026. The extension was granted through a Decree of the
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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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Iceland: 2027 budget proposes financial institution tax hike, VAT measures
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance presented the 2027 Budget proposal on 7 September 2026, proposing higher taxes and fees, reduced tax incentives, and adjustments to existing charges to raise government revenue. The proposed tax and revenue
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