ATAF, OECD conclude transfer pricing simplification workshops for African nations
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the OECD have completed a new series of joint workshops to support advancing transfer pricing simplification across the African region, bringing together more than 130 participants from 17 African
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance introduces online filing software for FY 2025 returns
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance has announced that the online filing software for the 114th (2025) fiscal year corporate income tax has been available on the Ministry of Finance’s Electronic Filing and Payment
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IMF Spring Meetings: Press Briefing on the Fiscal Monitor
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical
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Singapore expands direct tax bill scheme, exempting most individuals from filing returns
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced that around SGD 1 million taxpayers will receive their tax bills directly from mid-March 2026 under the Direct Notice of Assessment (D-NOA) initiative for the Individual Income
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Ecuador clarifies 15% IVA rules for sports betting, streaming, online gaming
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued a Circular on 31 March 2026, setting out detailed guidance on the application of Value Added Tax (IVA) to digital services, with a particular focus on sports betting (sports forecasts), online
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Singapore signs GloBE information exchange agreement under Pillar Two
Singapore signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Two-Pillar Solution on 14 April 2026. The agreement establishes a framework
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Kenya: KRA issues guide on income, expense validation for income tax returns
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published a Step-By-Step Guide for Income and Expense Validations for Income Tax Returns, setting out new validation procedures that will apply from 1 January 2026. The guide explains the validation process first
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UAE: FTA revises administrative penalties, reduces fines across tax compliance regime
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has implemented updated administrative penalty provisions under Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025, amending parts of Cabinet Decision No. (40) of 2017. The changes, effective 14 April 2026, reduce several fines
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US announces 30-day tax filing relief for DHS personnel affected by shutdown
The US Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has announced tax filing relief for affected personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing financial and administrative burdens resulting
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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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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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Kenya moves introduce temporary VAT reduction on fuel amid Middle East conflict
President William Ruto has announced a KES 6.5 billion package aimed at cushioning Kenyans from high fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products from 16% to 8% over the next three months on 16 April
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Uganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
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Chile unveils National Reconstruction Bill with corporate tax cut
Chile’s president, Jose Antonio Kast unveiled details of the long-awaited National Reconstruction Bill today, on 16 April 2026, a reform package that places a corporate tax cut at the centre of efforts to revive growth and promote job
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Australia consults draft foreign resident CGT law with renewable energy relief
The Australian Government has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to reform the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime, with the consultation running from 10 to 24 April 2026. The proposed law is designed to ensure foreign
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Malta issues guidance on VAT exemption scope for gambling sector
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration has issued guidelines on 6 April 2026 setting out updates to the VAT and gaming tax frameworks for the gaming sector, with changes entering into force on 1 October 2026. The measures include a clarified scope
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Ecuador: SRI clarifies 15% VAT on financial services, commissions
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued Circular No. NAC-DGECCGC26-00000003 on 31 March 2026, clarifying the application of Value Added Tax (VAT), referred to as IVA, on financial services, commissions, and related charges. The
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IMF Spring Meetings: Oxfam Report on IMF Tax Recommendations
On 14 April 2026 at the IMF spring meetings a civil society policy forum discussed Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People. The basis for the discussion was a report published by Oxfam earlier in April 2026 analysing the tax advice given by the IMF in
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