Turkey raises withholding tax on money market funds
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced that Presidential Decision No. 11734, published in the Official Gazette No. 33361 on 5 September 2026, raises the withholding tax rate on certain money market fund earnings from 0% to 10% for corporate
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Qatar: GTA introduces electronic analysis certificate process for sweetened drinks
Qatar’s General Tax Authority will approve analysis certificates required for the registration of sweetened drinks electronically through the Dhareeba platform from 1 November 2026, removing the need for taxpayers to attach the certificates
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Taiwan warns on securities tax for unlisted shares
Taiwan’s Kaohsiung National Taxation Bureau has reminded investors that securities transaction tax may apply to the sale of shares in unlisted companies, depending on how the shares were issued. Under the Securities Transaction Tax Act, shares
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Kazakhstan: National Bank cuts base rate
Kazakhstan’s National Bank cut its base rate to 16.25% on 4 September 2026, with an interest rate corridor of ±1 percentage point, citing continued disinflation and lower inflation expectations. The base rate is applied to calculate interest and
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OECD urges Peru to cut tax expenditures, improve compliance
Peru needs to strengthen its tax system as low tax revenues, high informality and weaknesses in tax compliance continue to limit revenue growth, according to an OECD report published on 25 August 2026. The report recommends broadening the tax
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Iceland: 2027 budget proposes financial institution tax hike, VAT measures
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance presented the 2027 Budget proposal on 7 September 2026, proposing higher taxes and fees, reduced tax incentives, and adjustments to existing charges to raise government revenue. The proposed tax and revenue
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OECD releases comments on proposed amendments to digital platform reporting rules
The OECD has published comments received during its June 2026 public consultation on proposed revisions to the Model Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms. The consultation focused primarily on intermediary seller arrangements, including whether
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OECD set to release global tax reforms report
The OECD is scheduled to publish its Tax Policy Reforms 2026 report on 8 September 2026, 11:00 CEST (09:00 GMT), providing an overview of tax reforms introduced or announced in 2025 across 92 jurisdictions worldwide. It will examine the
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Lithuania: VMI updates treaty tax relief forms
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) is preparing changes to the rules for completing forms DAS-1, DAS-2 and DAS-3, which are used by foreign residents and Lithuanian payers to apply for treaty-based tax relief, claim refunds of withheld tax
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Greece: AADE targets helicopter firms over tax evasion
Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has launched an investigation into helicopter companies operating in the Greek islands over suspected tax evasion, following reports of helicopters landing at unauthorised
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Singapore: IRAS clarifies tax treatment of loan waiver
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has ruled that an intended waiver of a loan between a company and its intermediate holding company is a capital transaction, with any resulting gains not subject to tax under section 10(1)
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US: IRS urges taxpayers, businesses to safeguard financial records
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance during National Preparedness Month encouraging taxpayers to protect essential tax and financial records before emergencies occur on 3 September 2026. According to Frank J. Bisignano, IRS
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Singapore: IRAS updates GST ACAP guidance
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published two updated e-Tax guides on the GST Assistance Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP), including revised guidance for businesses renewing their ACAP status and those applying
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Ireland unveils retail investment tax roadmap
Ireland’s Department of Finance has published a Roadmap for the Taxation of Retail Investment, setting out proposals to simplify the taxation of retail investment and introducing a new Investment Account that is expected to be available in
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Bolivia: SIN extends tax debt payment period
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has extended the maximum period for taxpayers to access tax debt Payment Facilities from 30 to 60 months under Normative Ruling of the Board of Directors (RND) 102600000033. The measure implements Supreme
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft income tax reform Act 2027
Germany’s Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) has approved the draft income tax reform Act 2027 on 2 September 2026, proposing tax relief for individuals from 1 January 2027 alongside higher rates for high-income earners. The package would raise
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Greece: AADE extends tax deadlines for Lesvos sectors
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has introduced tax relief measures for businesses and professionals in Lesvos that suffered financial losses following the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and the implementation of
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Ireland: Revenue updates 2025 Form 11 with new prefilled fields, expanded relief provisions
Ireland’s tax authority (Revenue) issued eBrief No. 127/26 on 31 August 2026, detailing a set of amendments to the ROS Form 11 2025 self-assessment income tax return. The form has been available since 1 January 2026 and continues to be updated on
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