EU Parliament EUR 60 billion annually from new tax sources in 2028-34 budget, considers new levies on digital services, gambling, crypto
The European Parliament endorsed its position on the Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034, which was approved on 28 April 2026. The seven-year budget proposal underscores Parliament's continued
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Ecuador: SRI revises VAT filing, payment rules for electronic submissions
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has amended the rules governing the filing and payment of VAT through electronic systems under Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC26-00000016, published in the Official Gazette on 15 April 2026 and entered into
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Brazil mandates national NFS-e for Simples Nacional taxpayers from September 2026
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has introduced mandatory issuance of the national standard Electronic Service Invoice for taxpayers under the Simples Nacional regime, according to Resolution CGSN No. 189 of 23 April 2026, published in the
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Turkey: Economic reform package expands tax incentives for investors, exporters
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced, on 24 April 2026 during the “Powerhouse for Investments in the Turkey Century” programme, a comprehensive economic reform package in Istanbul aimed at strengthening the investment environment,
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Romania consults new mutual agreement procedure (MAP) rules
Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) initiated a public consultation, on 21 April 2026, on a draft order establishing the procedure for conducting the mutual agreement procedure (MAP), following amendments introduced to the
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds taxpayers of 2025 Zakat, CIT return deadline
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urges all establishments to submit their Zakat returns and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. The deadline for submission is tomorrow, 30 April
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Poland extends temporary fuel tax relief to mid-May amid Middle East tensions
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced, on 27 April 2026, that it has extended its fuel package tax cuts through 15 May 2025, offering continued relief to consumers as Middle East conflicts keep fuel markets volatile. This follows the Finance
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Canada releases 2026 Spring Economic Update, introduces sovereign wealth fund and pension rate cuts
Canada’s Ministry of Finance announced the Spring Economic Update 2026 yesterday, 28 April 2026, building on the momentum of Budget 2025 with strategic investments that support productivity, growth, and competitiveness and position Canada for
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US: IRS announces new option for certain taxpayers to request more time after ERC claim disallowance
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 27 April 2026 a new, streamlined way for taxpayers to extend the period of time for the IRS and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to review a taxpayer’s response to a disallowance of an
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US: Trump Administration to raise digital tax issue with King Charles during state visit
The US President Donald Trump has revealed that he will address several pressing bilateral issues with King Charles during the British monarch's upcoming state visit to Washington, including the UK's digital services tax. Speaking to Reuters on
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Romania updates tax reporting procedures, introduces framework for new energy sector solidarity contribution
Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has proposed an administrative reform on 17 April 2026 to implement reporting requirements for a newly established solidarity contribution. This reform is driven by Government
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OECD publishes practical guide on investment tax incentives for developing economies
The OECD announced that it published “A Practical Guide to Investment Tax Incentives”, offering governments—especially in developing and emerging economies—practical guidance on designing and implementing investment tax incentives on 27
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France updates list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions under CGI
France has updated its list of non-cooperative states and territories for tax purposes through the Decree of 15 April 2026, published in the Official Gazette on 26 April 2026. The measure is issued under Article 238-0 A of the General Tax Code (CGI)
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Namibia: MoF adjusts e-invoicing implementation timeline
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance has revised its roadmap for implementing a nationwide e-invoicing system, moving away from the previously announced April 2026 launch date. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) now indicates the initiative will roll out
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Philippines: BIR clarifies tax treatment of cross-border services
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 24-2026 on 30 March 2026 to clarify the application of RMC Nos. 5-2024 and 38-2024 on the taxation of cross-border services. The circular aligns
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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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Kenya: KRA to integrate export process in iCMS with the VAT return in iTAX
Kenya’s tax authority (KRA), in a release on 23 April 2026, has notified taxpayers and the public that, effective May 2026, the VAT return export data in ICMS will be integrated with the declaration of zero-rated supplies in the VAT return in
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Montenegro proposes draft corporate tax rules in accordance to EU ATAD
The Government of Montenegro has released a draft law on Amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax, proposing measures to address profit shifting in accordance with the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) (Directive 2016/1164 as amended by
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