Hungary maintains 0% advertising tax rate despite earlier reinstatement plans
Hungary has gazetted Government Decree No. 87/2026 on 23 April 2026, which maintains the 0% advertising tax rate in effect since 1 July 2019. Without this intervention, the advertising tax would have been reinstated on 1 July 2026. The new decree
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Brazil plans oil revenue windfall to fund fuel tax relief
Brazil's government has introduced legislation proposing to use windfall revenue from elevated oil prices to finance temporary cuts in federal fuel taxes, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive energy costs higher. Planning Minister
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Finland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027โ2030ย
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027โ2030 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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South Africa updates income tax, VAT, carbon tax rules
South African President has signed the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 5 of 2026, amending the Carbon Tax Act, 2019 and related Schedules. The Act was passed on 31 March 2026 and published in the Government Gazette on 1 April 2026. It introduces
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Belgium: Lower House reviews legislation for digital services tax
The Belgian members of the lower house submitted bill No. 56K1491001 to the parliament on 17 April 2026, which outlines a proposal to establish a digital services tax 9DST) in Belgium targeting global technology giants from 1 January 2027. The
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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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Sweden proposes tonnage tax reforms to boost shipping competitiveness
Swedenโs Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to the Swedish tonnage taxation system through the Bill 2025/26:243 ย to strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish shipping on 14 April 2026. The proposal would extend the system to cover
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Finlandโs Ministry of Finance announced on 17 April 2026 that it is preparing to introduce a tourist tax that would allow municipalities to generate additional revenue from visitors. The Ministry of Finance has begun drafting legislation following
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Ireland cuts fuel excise, announces support package for transport and agriculture
Irelandโs 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
Polandโs 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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Ireland cuts tax on fuel, postpones carbon tax increase
Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 078/26 on 15 April 2026, announcing a reduction in mineral oil tax on certain fuels, and a postponement of the scheduled carbon tax increase. The Tax and Duty Manual on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products and
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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 Nausฤda on 14 April 2026, introducing a temporary reduction in the fixed component of excise duties applicable to
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Philippines removes excise tax on LPG, kerosene under energy emergency powers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has removed the excise tax levied on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, which took effect on 13 April 2026, as part of government measures to provide relief to Filipino households amid an ongoing energy
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Canada to introduce temporary suspension of federal fuel excise tax
Canadaโs 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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Bolivia abolishes financial transactions tax
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira has signed Law No. 1717, dated 10 April 2026, formally abolishing the financial transactions tax (ITF), which was published in the Official Gazette on 11 April 2026. Under Law No. 1717, Bolivia has formally
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Qatar introduces new mechanism for excise tax on sweetened drinks
Qatarโs 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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Australia: ATO urges review of GST turnover to ensure accurate reporting, accounting methods
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice on 7 April 2026, reminding businesses to review their GST turnover to ensure they are applying the correct GST reporting and accounting methods. The notice reported that some businesses
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