Czech Republic consults electronic sales recording reinstatement, tax measures for hospitality sector
The Czech Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft law for consultation that would introduce an updated electronic sales recording system (EET 2.0) from 1 January 2027. Drawing on experience from the previous system and reflecting advances in
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Turkey outlines taxation of capital gains from sale of real estate
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has issued Guidance No. 583, outlining the taxation of capital gains from the sale of real estate. The guidance details the rules, calculation methods, and declaration procedures for income tax on gains realised
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IMF Report Recommends Tax and Spending Reforms for Australia
On 15 February 2026 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Australia under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Economic growth increased to 2.1%, year on year, in the third quarter of 2025, as private demand recovered,
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Poland: Senate considers DAC8 crypto-asset reporting, DAC9 centralised top-up tax filing rules
Poland's Senate is examining draft legislation to implement two EU directives on administrative cooperation in taxation — DAC8 and DAC9 — following its approval by the Committee on Budget and Public Finance on 18 February 2026. Poland, along
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Bulgaria: National Assembly ratifies CARF MCAA crypto-asset information exchange
Bulgaria's National Assembly ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) on 18 February 2026. The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is a
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Ireland outlines long-term approach to R&D tax incentives
Ireland’s Department of Finance has released the Research and Development Tax Credit and Innovation Compass on 16 February 2026, setting out the work completed in 2025 to review the R&D tax credit regime and related innovation supports. The
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Guernsey updates CRS jurisdiction lists for 2025–2026 reporting periods
Guernsey Revenue Service has released Bulletin 2026/1 on 23 January 2026, setting out the lists of reportable and participating jurisdictions applicable to the 2025 and 2026 reporting periods under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for the
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IMF Report Looks at the Fiscal Policy of Japan
On 17 February 2026 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Japan under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that Japan’s economic growth has been resilient following the global economic shocks, but this
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ATAF issues technical note on global minimum tax side-by-side package
The Africa Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has released a technical note on 6 February outlining changes to the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) known as the "Side-by-Side Package," which details the package components and ATAF's stance on related safe
See MoreIMF Recommends Tax and Social Security Reforms in China
On 18 February 2026 an IMF Country Focus was published, generally based on the report issued by the IMF following consultations with China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. China’s economy has remained resilient through
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Brazil: RFB extends deadline for cooperative tax compliance programme
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced yesterday, 19 February 2026, that it has extended the application deadline for the inaugural edition of its Cooperative Fiscal Compliance Programme — known as Confia — to 20 March 2026, following
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Germany updates Global Minimum tax FAQs with new ‘Side-by-Side’ guidance
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance revised its Global Minimum Tax FAQs on 16 February 2026. The update primarily adds guidance on the “side-by-side” arrangement endorsed by the BEPS Inclusive Framework in January 2026, which is intended,
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Australia consults amendments to minimum tax regime in line with OECD administrative updates
Australia's Treasury has initiated a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024 from 16 February - 13 March 2026. The draft amending rules, titled the Taxation
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UN: Discussion of Protocol on Dispute Prevention and Resolution
In February 2026 the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) continued discussions on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, looking at the early Protocol on tax dispute resolution. Dispute resolution
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Chile: SII revises employment income tax units for March 2026
Chile's tax authority (SII) issued Circular No. 7 on 12 February 2026, updating various thresholds used to calculate employment income tax for March 2026. Circular No. 7 sets the following adjusted values for March 2026: Key reference values:
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Jamaica introduces first-of-its-kind Special Consumption Tax in 2026-27 budget
Jamaica’s Finance Minister Fayval Williams unveiled the 2026-27 national Budget on 12 February 2026. The latest budget is driven largely by the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa, which caused damage exceeding USD 8.8 billion. The
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US: FinCEN exempts financial institutions from repeatedly verifying beneficial owners
The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an order granting exceptive relief to covered financial institutions from certain requirements under FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence Requirements for
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Chile: SII rules VAT exemption does not apply where tax treaty removes withholding tax
Chile's tax authority (SII) issued Ruling No. 360-2026 on 11 February 2026, clarifying that foreign professionals providing services in Chile can only claim the VAT exemption under article 12(E)(8) of the VAT Law if their employment or professional
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