Kenya: KRA clarifies eligibility rules for 2026 tax amnesty programme
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded taxpayers to take advantage of the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme before it closes on 31 December 2026, offering a 100% waiver of penalties and interest for eligible tax liabilities. Announced on 30 July
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Argentina: ARCA outlines procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) announced it has issued General Resolution 5882/2026, which establishes procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities. The resolution was published and entered into force on 28 July 2026. This resolution
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Chile: SII grants tax amnesty to storm-affected regions through October 2026
Chile's Ministry of Finance, the tax authority (SII), and the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR) have granted automatic tax relief to taxpayers in 28 municipalities hit by a recent storm system, according to a release on 19 July
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Germany unveils anti-tax evasion package with tougher penalties, AI-powered enforcement
Germany's government has unveiled an ambitious 26-point package aimed at strengthening the country's response to tax evasion, financial crime and illicit financial activity through tougher sanctions, enhanced enforcement powers and greater use of
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Brazil: RFB opens tax debt settlement programmes with discounts up to 70%
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) opened its doors for tax debtors to settle their cases on better terms. On 13 July 2026, the agency published two notices (Notice 9 and Notice 10) offering structured payment plans with steep discounts — but
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US: New York limits tax penalty relief to retroactive federal decoupling adjustments
New York will offer targeted tax penalty and interest relief to taxpayers impacted by its retroactive decoupling from certain federal changes introduced under the OBBBA, as outlined in Important Notice N-26-1 issued by the New York State Department
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UK: HMRC proposes broader digital tax reporting under MTD
UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced regulations requiring the use of compatible software to submit information on business and property income and to maintain associated records. This information will be used to
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Guidance on AI for Tax Administrations
On 25 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the proposed workstream for the guidance on tax administration and AI. The subcommittee presented its planned work for comment and approval. The
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Switzerland: FTA launches online GloBE information return application
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has announced that the GloBE Information Return (GIR) application is now available on the federal government’s online portal. The application allows companies to register for GIR purposes and submit their
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South Africa: SARS announces crypto-asset reporting deadline
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an explanation of the reporting obligations and deadlines for crypto-asset service providers (CAPSs) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The first reporting period runs from 1
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Romania: ANAF publishes draft crypto-asset reporting form (F8000) for public consultationÂ
Romania’s tax authority (ANAF) released a draft order on 27 February 2026 establishing Form F8000, which Reporting Crypto Asset Service Providers must use to comply with the EU's Amending Directive 2023/2226 (DAC8) to the 2011 Administrative
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World Bank: How behavioural science can help with tax compliance
A World Bank blog by J. Karver published on 9 October 2025 looked at ways in which behavioural science can assist tax compliance. The author points out that the level of tax compliance is not just a case of following rules but is shaped by the
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Italy: Council of Ministers approves amendments to tax reform
Italy approved a new Legislative Decree on June 4, 2025, updating tax compliance, litigation, penalties, and the 2-year preventive composition procedure (CPB). Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a Legislative Decree on 4 June 2025, which
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Costa Rica consults on new tax information reporting reforms
Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has released six draft resolutions for public consultation to improve tax reporting, streamline electronic compliance, and update filing methods. The proposed resolutions focus on migrating reporting
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Jamaica waives interest, penalties in tax settlement programme
Jamaica’s tax administration (TAJ) has announced, on 29 January 2025, the launch of a Special Arrears Settlement Programme, designed to waive/remit Interest, Penalty and Surcharge (IPS) accrued once outstanding principal taxes are paid by 31 March
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Romania extends tax amnesty deadline for unpaid taxes
Romania has published Emergency Ordinance No. 132 of 21 November 2024 in the Official Gazette, which includes an extension of the payment deadline for the tax amnesty introduced in September 2024, among other provisions. As previously reported,
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US: IRS provides transitional relief for payment app transactions
The US Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2024-85 corresponding to a news release (IR-2024-299) on 26 November 2024, providing transition relief for third-party settlement organisations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online
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New Zealand introduces tax policy work programmeÂ
New Zealand’s Minister of Revenue has introduced a tax policy work programme on 13 November 2024, which aims to simplify tax and reduce compliance costs, address integrity risks, and improve fiscal sustainability to rebuild the economy. The
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