US finalises rules identifying tip-receiving occupations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced on 10 April 2026 that it issued final regulations on the “No Tax on Tips” provision. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill final regulations provide the list of occupations that
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US consults proposed regulations on new remittance transfer tax under One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced, on 10 April 206, that it has proposed regulations that would provide rules and definitions related to the new excise tax imposed on certain remittance transfers, also
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Brazil warns of new digital scams involving fake income tax return
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service has issued a warning about new digital scams after receiving reports of fraudulent messages in which criminals impersonate the agency to deceive taxpayers into accessing fake links and disclosing personal
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Liberia rolls out sweeping tax reforms as GST rises to 13%
The Government of Liberia has announced, on 7 April 2026, a series of reforms to the country’s tax system following the passage of the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025, which was approved on 24 March 2026. The updated framework
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Vietnam extends fuel tax suspension amid rising tensions in the Middle-East
Vietnam has extended the suspension of environmental protection and special consumption taxes on fuels until the end of June from 15 April to stabilise the domestic market amid ongoing supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, the parliamentary
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Angola: National Assembly approves startup law to boost innovation
Angola’s National Assembly unanimously approved, in general terms, the Startup Law Proposal, with 181 votes in favour, paving the way for the creation of a specific legal framework for innovative companies in Angola on 19 March 2026 Presenting
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New Zealand passes major tax reform law with FIF, GST, infrastructure changes
New Zealand Inland Revenue has announced, on 31 March 2026, that the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill received Royal assent on 30 March 2026, enacting it into law. The legislation
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on foreign income and gains regime (FIG)
UK’s HMRC has issued updated guidance on the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime on 6 April 2026, setting out eligibility criteria, claim procedures, qualifying income and gains, and the implications for tax allowances. Background: FIG
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Brazil plans tighter spending rules, tax break curbs from 2027
Guilherme Mello, Brazil’s Planning Ministry's newly appointed executive secretary, said on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, that Brazil is pressing ahead with fiscal discipline despite an upcoming presidential election, with new spending caps and
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Romania: MoF approves draft ANAF order on health insurance contribution recalculation
The Romanian Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued an approval report on the draft order of the President of the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) concerning the automatic recalculation, by the tax authority, of the health insurance
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Romania: Finance Ministry expands pre-filled tax data access for single tax return
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has expanded access to pre-filled tax data for the Single Tax Return (D212), aiming to simplify taxpayers’ interactions with the tax administration. From 9 April 2026, reports containing pre-filled information
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Poland proposes major reforms in CIT Act, targets hidden dividends and minimum tax rules
Poland has announced a law on 16 March 2026 that proposes sweeping changes to the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act, targeting business definitions, expense deductibility, and specialised tax regimes. These changes aim to refine definitions, introduce
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India: Tax collection assistance MoU with Japan takes effect for requests filed from 8 July 2025
India’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan on assistance in the collection of taxes will apply to any request submitted on or after 8 July 2025. The MoU, signed in Tokyo on 30 June 2025 and
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EU Commission consults revision of e-invoicing directive
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on 18 March 2026 on the revision of Directive 2014/55/EU on electronic invoicing in public procurement, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on possible measures to update the current
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Singapore: IRAS approves excluded entity status for company A
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued Advance Ruling Summary No. 5/2026 on 1 April 2026, clarifying the criteria for a company to qualify as an "excluded entity" under Section 10L of the Income Tax Act 1947. This status is
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Switzerland: FTA updates overview of tax treaty effects with Brazil
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) released a revised overview on 26 March 2026, detailing the impact of the tax treaty with Brazil. The update incorporates two key modifications to Brazil’s domestic withholding tax rules, effective from 1
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Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria sent a joint letter to the EU Commission on Friday, 4 April 2026, calling for immediate action to address the energy crisis triggered by military strikes that began on 28 February
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Bangladesh: NBR signals possible end to reduced RMG tax rates
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has signalled that the reduced corporate tax rates for ready-made garment (RMG) exporters may be discontinued in the 2026–27 fiscal year. NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan made the remark during a
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