EU removes Nigeria from anti-money laundering, countering financing of terrorism list
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
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Bulgaria: National Assembly considers tax incentives for electric vehicles, R&D
Bulgaria’s National Assembly is reviewing a draft law amending and supplementing the Corporate Income Tax Act, submitted on 13 January 2026. The proposal introduces tax measures aimed at promoting electric mobility and research and development
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Brazil introduces new taxpayer rights, obligations code
Brazil has enacted Complementary Law No. 225 of 8 January 2026, which introduces a new code governing taxpayer rights, guarantees, duties, and procedures in interactions with tax authorities at the federal, state, district, and municipal levels that
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Ireland: Revenue updates 2024 income tax return form guidance
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 015/26 on 19 January 2026, announcing updates to Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 38-01-04I relating to the Income tax return form 2024. The manual has been amended to include a clarification at paragraph 4.2,
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on enhanced construction expenditure deduction
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 013/26 on 16 January 2026, providing updated guidance on the enhanced deduction for qualifying construction expenses introduced under the Finance Act 2025. A new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 04-06-27 –
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Sweden: MoF weighs new R&D tax incentives to boost investment
Sweden’s Minister of Finance (MoF) has received the final report from the Inquiry Officer evaluating the country’s research and development (R&D) tax incentive system on 19 January 2026 outlining two alternative approaches aimed at
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Brazil tightens tax incentives, raises select levies
Brazil has issued Complementary Law No. 224 of 26 December 2025, along with implementing regulations in Decree No. 12.808 of 29 December 2025. Both the law and the decree introduce a broad reduction in tax benefits across key federal taxes,
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Brazil: RFB mandates use of Electronic Tax Domicile (DTE) for CNPJ registered legal entities from 2026
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 16 January 2026 that since January 2026, the Electronic Tax Domicile (DTE) has become mandatory for all Legal Entities registered in the CNPJ, establishing itself as the
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France revises 2026 budget, proposes aid for low income groups
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unveiled amendments to his draft 2026 budget on Friday 16 January 2026, aiming to secure support from the Socialist Party by raising income supplement benefit for low‑income workers, students, and
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US: House of Representatives approves bill to cut IRS budget by 9%
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006 by a 341–79 vote on 14 January 2026, moving closer to finalising the FY 2026 federal budget. The bill would cut US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding by about USD 1.1 billion, roughly 9%
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OECD: Presentation of the Side by Side Rules
On 13 January 2026 the OECD held a webinar to discuss the side-by-side arrangements issued earlier in the month. The side-by-side (SbS) arrangement would be available where a country’s tax regime has similar policy objectives and scope to the
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OECD organises webinar on Pillar 2 Side-by-Side arrangement
The OECD has released a replay of its recent webinar on the Side-by-Side arrangement for the Pillar 2 global minimum tax, which was agreed by the BEPS Inclusive Framework. Held on 13 January 2025, the webinar presented key elements of the
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Angola gazettes amendments to tax laws proposed in 2026 budget
Angola’s National Assembly approved amendments to various tax laws through the General State Budget 2026 on 15 December 2025 after receiving final approval the same day. The measures were formally promulgated by the President and published in the
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft to modernise tax consultancy, adjust trade tax
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft bill on 14 January 2026 to modernise the Tax Consultancy Law and update other tax rules, aiming to make tax advisory services more flexible for citizens and ensure fairer corporate taxation. The
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UK: Scotland presents 2026-27 budget, proposes new levies
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government presented the 2026-27 State Budget to the parliament on 13 January 2026. The Budget’s key proposals include higher personal income tax brackets and the introduction of new levies,
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Ecuador: Tax Administration extends tax returns deadlines following system outage
Ecuador’s Tax Administration (SRI) has issued Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC26-00000002 on 13 January 2026, extending the deadlines for tax returns and statutory annexes originally due on 12 January 2026. The revised deadlines are as
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Taiwan: MoF extends 2025 income certificate filing deadline
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced an extension to the filing deadline for 2025 income-related certificates, after the original end date fell on a weekend. The filing period for 2025 income withholding and non-withholding
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US: Treasury, IRS clarify permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation under OBBB
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury announced on 14 January 2026 the issuance of Notice 2026-11 offering guidance on the permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation deduction for eligible property acquired
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