Uganda tables new tax bills, includes 30% levy on secondhand clothes
Uganda’s Government has tabled new tax Bills, with a 30% environmental levy on imported secondhand clothes. The Bills were tabled by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi,
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Netherlands introduces ‘Freedom Contribution’ in 2026 Spring Memorandum
The Dutch Government has published the Spring Memorandum 2026, updating the 2026 budget and outlining forward-looking plans, including a range of tax measures. Key provisions reflect those agreed in the Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, released
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Taiwan clarifies CIT applies to gains from land held under another’s name
Taiwan’s Northern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has clarified that when a profit-seeking enterprise purchases land but registers it under another person’s name and later sells it, such a transaction constitutes a
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Italy exempts foreign trust beneficiaries from wealth tax
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced, through Response No. 84 on 25 March 2026, that Italian tax residents who receive only income from foreign trusts without any ownership rights to the underlying assets are not required to pay IVAFE (Italy's VAT on
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EU: Parliament considers EPPO, OLAF access to VAT data to tackle cross-border fraud
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee examined a proposal to grant the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) enhanced access to VAT information across the EU. The initiative
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Ireland: Revenue revises guidance on defensive measures for outbound payments
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 065/26 on 30 March 2026, which updates the guidance about outbound payments defensive measures. Tax and Duty Manual Part 33-05-01 has been updated as follows: New section 3.4.2 has been included
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Bolivia: SIN extends mandatory e-invoicing deadline until October 2026 for certain taxpayers
Bolivia’s tax authority (SIN) announced on 25 March 2026 that it has postponed the mandatory implementation of online e-invoicing to 30 September 2026 for certain taxpayers groups, allowing additional time to update their computer systems and meet
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates CCI tax, duty manual
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 056/26, introducing updates to the Tax and Duty Manual regarding Centralised Clearance at Import (CCI) on 23 March 2026. A new Tax and Duty Manual on Centralised Clearance at Import (CCI) has been created.
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Colombia introduces extraordinary taxes to fund flood relief
Colombia has issued Decree No. 0240 of 12 March 2026, implementing new and revised tax measures to finance the state of emergency declared under Decree No. 0150 of 11 February 2026 in response to catastrophic floods and extreme weather earlier this
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Sweden proposes temporary fuel tax cuts to offset rising prices
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed a temporary reduction in energy taxes on petrol and diesel to the minimum levels allowed under the EU Energy Taxation Directive (2003/96) for the period 1 May to 30 September 2026 as a result of the
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Canada enacts Budget 2025 measures
Canada’s Department of Finance has enacted key Budget 2025 measures following the Royal Assent of Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1 on 26 March 2026, aimed at strengthening the economy, supporting investment, and enhancing
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Australia: ATO updates monthly foreign exchange rates for the 2025–26 income year
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes Monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, and monthly rates for February 2026. All foreign income, deductions, and foreign tax paid
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Italy enacts emergency adjustments to specific provisions of 2026 Budget Law
Italy has gazetted Decree-Law No. 38 of 27 March 2026, effective from 28 March 2026, introducing several urgent tax measures that amend the 2026 Budget Law (Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025). It addresses multiple areas, including clarifications on
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Tax and Gender
On 26 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams on tax and gender. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstreams for discussion and approval. A workstream would take
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Wealth Tax Issues
On 26 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workplan for producing guidance on taxation of high-net-worth individuals. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstream. There is
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Indirect Taxes
On 26 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams for indirect taxes. The subcommittee on indirect taxes presented its planned workstreams for comment and approval. The subcommittee
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Poland: MoF confirms phase two rollout of mandatory KSeF e-invoicing from April 2026
Poland's Ministry of Finance has announced the second phase of its National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) on 26 March 2026. From 1 April 2026 onwards, companies with 2024 sales below PLN 200 million must use KSeF for issuing invoices. However,
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UK: HMRC issues guidance on tax adviser sanctionable conduct
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published guidance on handling tax adviser sanctionable conduct, effective from 16 March 2026. From 1 April 2026, HMRC can take stronger action against advisers who deliberately contribute to tax
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