OECD release Tax Inspectors Without Borders report, highlights progress in strengthening tax administration
The OECD has released its latest annual report on the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) initiative on 2 July 2026, highlighting continued progress in helping developing countries strengthen tax administration and audit capacity. The report
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France issues guidance on differential contribution on higher-income households
France's Tax Authority issued guidance on 30 June 2026 on the exceptional (differential) contribution on higher-income households, providing further details on the operation of the measure introduced by the Finance Law for 2025 and extended under
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Malawi: MRA transitions from fiscal devices to real-time electronic invoicing
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has confirmed on 23 June 2026 that it had reached a major milestone in its digital transformation agenda with the successful migration of more than 8,260 of approximately 9,000 targeted VAT-registered businesses to
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Colombia faces tax reform standoff as experts back revenue hikes, government pursues cuts
Colombia is preparing for a potential tax reform driven by rising fiscal pressures and a growing deficit. While the incoming administration has proposed tax cuts, experts argue that broader structural changes will be needed to increase revenue and
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Nigeria: Tariff reforms, green tax framework enter into force
Nigeria's federal government has unveiled sweeping tariff restructuring and environmental tax measures set to commence on 1 July 2026, according to the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) circular issued by Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The
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OECD paper examines investment tax incentives across Latin America and the Caribbean
The OECD has published a working paper examining Investment tax incentives in Latin America and the Caribbean on 30 June 2026. The study covers Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Paraguay, Peru
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Austria enacts Budget Measures Act 2026 with income tax, VAT and compliance changes
Austria's Budget Measures Act 2026 (Budgetmaßnahmengesetz 2026) entered into force on 1 July 2026 after being published in the Official Gazette (BGBl. I 43/2026) on 30 June. The legislation amends a range of federal laws with measures intended to
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OECD publishes 2026 Asia-Pacific revenue statistics with 2024 tax data
The OECD has announced on 30 June 2026 the release of the report Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2026. Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2026 presents detailed, internationally comparable data on public revenues in the
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: FBiH prepares for fiscalization system procurement under new law
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is continuing preparations for its new fiscalization framework ahead of the August 2026 deadline for issuing implementing bylaws under the Law on Fiscalization of Transactions. The Tax
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OECD issues working paper on Revisting Local Tax Attribution Under Central Control
The OECD has issued a working paper, Revisiting local tax attribution under central control on 29 June 2026. This paper asks how local tax revenues should be attributed when tax rates, tax bases or tax-sharing arrangements are shaped by
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OECD releases Progress on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Boosts Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Africa report
The OECD has released the Tax Transparency in Africa 2026: Africa Initiative Progress Report on 30 June 2026. Continued progress on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes boost African countries’ domestic resource
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European Commission releases final report on ATAD evaluation
The European Commission has published its final evaluation report on the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) on 25 June 2026, covering the period from 1 January 2019 to mid-2025. The report assesses the effectiveness of ATAD in meeting its
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Ireland: Revenue updates dividend withholding tax guidance for partnership distributions
Ireland's Revenue has published eBrief No. 108/26, updating Tax and Duty Manual Part 06-08a-01 Dividend Withholding Tax - Details of Scheme to clarify when distributions may be paid, either directly or indirectly, to an Irish partnership or a
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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 the monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 and monthly rates for April and May 2026. All foreign income, deductions, and foreign
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UK: HMRC proposes capital gains tax relief changes for business asset gifts
The UK’s His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published a policy paper and draft legislation setting out reforms to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief available for gifts of business assets. The policy paper, published on 23 June 2026,
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Ireland: Revenue updates dividend withholding tax guidance
Ireland’s Revenue has issued updated guidance on the operation of the Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) regime. Tax and Duty Manual Part 06-08a-01 Dividend Withholding Tax - Details of Scheme, which provides guidance in respect of the operation of
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UK consults mandatory registration for customs intermediaries
The UK’s HMRC has launched a consultation on plans to introduce mandatory registration for customs intermediaries that submit customs declarations on behalf of traders, as part of wider efforts to improve compliance, protect revenue and
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Belgium to hand over PEPPOL authority to the finance ministry in 2027
Belgium's digital infrastructure overhaul continues with a significant administrative reshuffle. The Federal Public Service Finance (FPS Finance) will take control of the Belgian Peppol Authority from 2027, assuming responsibilities held by the
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