Australia: ATO urges large corporates to verify tax transparency data ahead of October report
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reminded large corporate taxpayers on 5 August 2026 to review their corporate tax transparency data before the publication of the 2024โ25 Corporate Tax Transparency Report. For the 2024โ25 income year and
See MoreKorea (Rep.) updates Pillar Two, CFC rules among other measures in 2026 Tax Reform Plan
Korea (Rep.)'s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MoEF) has unveiled its 2026 Tax Reform Plan, proposing a broad package of tax measures aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting innovation, expanding tax relief for households and
See MorePortugal approves Temporary Solidarity Contribution on petroleum sector for 2026
Portugal's Council of Ministers approved a proposal for legislative authorisation to be submitted to the Assembly of the Republic to establish a Temporary Solidarity Contribution on the Petroleum Sector. The exceptional and temporary measure will
See MoreFrance restores standard deadline for withholding tax claims
France has restored the standard time limit for withholding tax claims by repealing the reduced one-year deadline through Decree No. 2026-692 of 27 July 2026, published on 29 July and effective from 30 July 2026. The measure implements Conseil
See MoreTurkey: Revenue Administration updates tax penalty reduction guide
Turkeyโs Revenue Administration has updated and published the Guide on the Tax Penalty Reduction Application, explaining the scope of penalties covered, eligibility requirements, reduction rates, application procedures and payment obligations
See MoreUAE: FTA issues registration, deregistration rules under Pillar Two Top-up tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 12 of 2026, establishing the registration, deregistration and notification requirements for entities subject to the domestic Top-up Tax under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of
See MoreRomania: Finance ministry unveils automatic 3% tax rebate for microenterprises
Romaniaโs Ministry of Finance, in a press release, has approved the procedural mechanism for delivering a 3% rebate on profit and income taxes to microenterprises for the 2025 fiscal year, implementing Government Emergency Ordinance no. 8/2026.
See MoreTaiwan reminds businesses of documentation requirements for CFC FVPL tax deferral election
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, in a notice on 4 August 2026, has reminded enterprises that elect to defer the recognition of unrealized gains and losses from fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) financial instruments held by their Controlled
See MoreAustria publishes updated regulation reflecting EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice has published the Tax Haven Notification Regulation 2026 (StO-KVO 2026) in the Official Gazette on 3 August 2026, updating the country's reference to the European Union's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
See MoreThailand extends reduced VAT rate period to September 2027
Thailandโs Revenue Department has confirmed that the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate of 7% will continue following the Cabinetโs approval of a proposal to extend the period for reducing the VAT rate until 30 September 2027. The Ministry of
See MoreUS: Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the permanent expansion of paid family and medical leave under the Working Families Tax Cuts
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it issued Notice 2026-28 on 5 August 2026, providing guidance on the employer credit for paid family and medical leave (PFML) under the Working Families Tax Cuts
See MoreAustralia: ATO, Treasury consults on CGT, Negative Gearing Tranche 2
The Australian Treasury has launched a public consultation on the Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing โ Tranche 2 legislation on 4 August 2026. Comments on the consultation are due by 21 August 2026. In the 2026โ27 Budget, the
See MoreUAE: FTA reminds small business relief beneficiaries of corporate tax compliance obligations
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in a notice on 3 August 2026, has reminded taxable persons eligible for small business relief that they must submit simplified corporate tax returns within prescribed legal deadlines. FTA has emphasised that
See MoreSouth Africa consults on 2026 draft tax legislation
South Africa's National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have launched a public consultation on the 2026 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB) and the 2026 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft
See MoreUS: IRS, Security Summit warns tax pros to watch out for phishing emails and other attacks
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Security Summit partners issued a notice on 4 August 2026 warning tax professionals to watch for phishing emails and other schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer data. This is the second in the
See MorePoland: Ministry of Digital Affairs unveils draft 3% digital services tax
Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs has published a draft bill introducing a Compensatory Tax on Certain Services, effectively establishing a Digital Services Tax (DST) on 31 July 2026. The tax applies to online targeted advertising, the
See MoreAustralia: ATO sets final reminder for TPAR, ends paper lodgments
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a final reminder that businesses and government entities making payments to contractors must lodge their Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) on 3 August 2026. The ATO has also announced that it no
See MoreAustralia: ATO updates Pillar Two guidance on GIR lodgment, joint ventures
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on Lodging, Paying and Other Obligations for Pillar Two on 4 August 2026. The revised guidance introduces new sections covering the lodgment of the GloBE Information Return (GIR),
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