Turkey gazettes procedural changes for taxpayers, revised financial thresholds ahead of 2026
Turkey’s Official Gazette has released two new tax communiqués, Series No. 584 and No. 585, detailing important procedural changes for taxpayers and revised financial thresholds for the year ahead. Simple Procedure Transition (Communiqué
See MoreQatar: General Tax Authority updates withholding tax forms, adds contract notification reference
Qatar’s General Tax Authority has announced amendments to the withholding tax forms, introducing a new field requiring the reference number of the contract notification issued through the “Tax” system. This addition comes alongside the
See MoreHungary: NAV publishes draft 08E form to simplify insured-relationship reporting from 2026
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published a draft version of the new 08E form, which will replace the long-standing T1041 reporting form for insured relationships from 1 January 2026. The draft includes updated form
See MoreUruguay: Senate continues detailed review of national budget 2025–2029
The Uruguayan Senate resumed the detailed consideration of the National Budget 2025–2029 on Wednesday, 26 November, following a temporary recess. Senator Sebastián Sabini reported proceedings in the Chamber. This announcement was made on 27
See MoreFinland: Tax Administration updates Pillar 2 guidance on profit, tax allocation in complex group structures
Finland’s Tax Administration has issued an updated version of its guidance on the Law on Minimum Tax by Large Groups (Laki suurten konsernien vähimmäisverosta), providing fresh clarification on how profits, losses and taxes should be allocated
See MoreGreece: Ministry of Economy and Finance announces State Budget Execution for January – October of 2025
Greece’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced, on 25 November 2025, the execution of the State Budget on a modified cash basis. The State Budget balance for the period of January – October of 2025 presented a surplus of EUR 3,037
See MoreUS: IRS urges taxpayers to prepare early for 2026 filing season as major new tax law takes effect
The US Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparing now for the 2026 tax filing season, highlighting key steps individuals can take to file accurate returns and avoid delays. In its first “Get Ready” reminder of the
See MoreSri Lanka continues Committee Stage Debate on 2026 Budget
Sri Lanka’s Parliament progressed through the Committee Stage Debate of the 2026 Budget this week, with the 10th and 11th days of the 17-day proceedings addressing several key ministry allocations under the Appropriation Bill. On 26 November
See MorePoland: Ministry of Finance consults new CIT tax form templates
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has launched public tax consultations on a series of updated corporate income tax (CIT) form templates and is inviting taxpayers, advisers and other stakeholders to provide feedback by 3 October 2025. The
See MoreUK 2025 Budget: Government unveils tax incentives for businesses
The UK government has unveiled Budget 2025 measures aimed at cutting costs, boosting investment, and supporting business growth on 26 November 2025. Key business support measures include: Permanent lower business rates tax rates for over
See MoreAustralia extends CbC reporting deadline
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced a lodgment deferral for country-by-country (CbC) reporting entities, extending the deadline for filing CbC statements to 30 January 2026. Under the deferral, in-scope entities must lodge all
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidance on Scrip Dividends
Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 213/25 on 14 November 2025, updating guidance on the treatment of scrip dividends for income and corporation tax purposes. Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 33-02-01 outlines the tax treatment under section 816 of
See MoreSweden plans temporary VAT cut on food to ease costs
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance released a draft proposal to lower the VAT on food from 12% to 6% for a limited period. This announcement was made on 25 November 2025. The measure aims to make grocery bills more affordable for all households,
See MoreColombia: DIAN plans crypto reporting under CARF
Colombia’s tax authority (DIAN) has proposed a draft resolution to implement the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) to standardise tax reporting for crypto transactions. The resolution would require registered crypto-asset service
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves 2026 tax code amendments
Russia’s State Duma has approved amendments to the Tax Code introducing key tax measures for 2026. Draft Law No. 1026190-8 passed its third and final reading on 20 November 2025. Under the changes, the standard VAT rate rises from 20% to 22%.
See MoreIreland: DoF opens consultation on Phase One of interest tax reform
Ireland’s Department of Finance has opened a consultation on Phase One of its proposed reform of the country’s interest taxation regime. The consultation period begins on 21 November 2025. The reform, outlined in a “Strawman Proposal,”
See MoreRussia expands VAT exemptions for precious metal banking transactions
Russia has introduced new VAT relief measures for banking operations involving precious metals following the publication of Federal Law No. 417-FZ on 17 November 2025. The law adds two categories of transactions to the list of VAT-exempt
See MoreKenya: KRA issues reminder on implementation of electronic tax invoicing for fuel stations
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a public notice on 25 November 2025, reminding all petroleum product retailers of their obligation to implement the eTIMS Fuel Station System across their retail outlets. The compliance deadline for
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