US: IRS announces 401(k) and IRA contribution limits increases in 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 on 13 November 2025. The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2026 has increased to USD 24,500, up from USD 23,500
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Poland: Sejm adopts Crypto-Asset Market Act, introduces rules to protect clients and investors
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced, on 13 November 2025, that the lower chamber of parliament (Sejm) had adopted the Crypto-asset Market Act on 7 November 2025. The adopted solutions aim to enhance the security of cryptocurrency issuance
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OECD: Carbon pricing mechanisms are evolving to meet a broader range of policy objectives
The OECD announced the release of a report, “Effective Carbon Rates 2025: Recent trends in taxes on energy use and carbon pricing on 13 November 2025, which presents information on how countries are using carbon taxes, emissions trading systems
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Montenegro joins BEPS MLI
The OECD announced that Montenegro has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS MLI), also known as the “BEPS Convention” on 12 November 2025. Montenegro’s
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Mexico gazettes 2026 economic package, e-invoicing reforms
Mexico’s government has published a series of decrees introducing the 2026 Federal Revenue Law and extensive reforms to the Federal Tax Code, Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS), and digital platform taxation. The measures, announced
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Madagascar implements amended OECD-Council of Europe Tax Assistance Convention
Madagascar’s participation in the OECD–Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, as amended by the 2010 Protocol, took effect on 1 November 2025. The Convention will generally be applicable in Madagascar
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Argentina submits Initial Memorandum for OECD accession
The OECD announced, on 11 November 2025, that Argentina has officially submitted its Initial Memorandum for OECD accession to Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on the occasion of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann’s visit to Buenos Aires,
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US: Government shutdown ends, IRS to be fully operational
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 5371 on 10 November 2025, to fund the federal government through 30 January 2026, ending the longest government shutdown in history and allowing furloughed IRS employees, as of 8 October 2025, to return to
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Liberia: Government announces 2026 draft budget, introduces presumptive corporate income tax
Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning delivered the draft national budget for 2026, on 11 November 2025, focusing on fostering an inclusive economy, safeguarding stability, and delivering real, tangible improvements for its
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Sri Lanka: MoF unveils 2026 budget, proposes lower VAT and capital allowance thresholds
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Budget Speech for 2026 on 7 November 2025, outlining significant tax policy changes—including the alignment of VAT and social security contribution levies across
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The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released a "NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS", issuing a gentle reminder to all taxpayers that crucial deadlines for submitting the income tax return and remitting income tax payment and withholding tax payments
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Lithuania: Two-thirds of cash registers reports to VMI
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) stated on 10 November 2025 that around 75% of cash registers are now transmitting revenue data to i.EKA. Out of 19,000 small business operators, about 15,000 are submitting data, while 13,000 have yet to
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on crypto reporting ahead of 2026 rules
The UK tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has revised its guidance on the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 5 November 2025 within the International Exchange of Information Manual, starting at IEIM800001. From 1
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies inheritance tax rules for farmland in self-benefit trusts
Taiwan’s Southern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that if the settlor of a self-benefit trust transfers agricultural land into a trust during their lifetime, the property left upon their death is the right to
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Finland: MoF reports IMF approves its new fiscal framework
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its statement on the Finnish economy on 10 November 2025. The report praises Finland’s new national fiscal framework. According to the IMF, the
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New Zealand: Government updates film rebate to attract global productions
The New Zealand Government has announced on 7 November 2025 targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to strengthen the country’s appeal for international film, television, and streaming productions, Economic Growth Minister
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Australia: ATO clarifies hybrid mismatch rules, updates guidance reflecting adoption of Pillar 2 framework
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revised its guidance on the Hybrid Mismatch rules, clarifying how the provisions operate and when they are triggered on 4 November 2025. The key updates relate to Australia’s adoption of the Pillar Two
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South Africa: SARB updates rules for income transfers under exchange control
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued Exchange Control Circular 15/2025 on 22 October 2025, revising provisions in the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers. The amendments focused on income transfers and tax compliance,
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