Sweden: Parliament approves temporary fuel tax cuts, household energy subsidies for 2026
The Swedish parliament (Riksdag) has adopted a draft bill proposing a temporary reduction in tax on petrol and diesel, aimed at offsetting rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The measure forms part of an additional
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Brazil plans oil revenue windfall to fund fuel tax relief
Brazil's government has introduced legislation proposing to use windfall revenue from elevated oil prices to finance temporary cuts in federal fuel taxes, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive energy costs higher. Planning Minister
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Germany outlines tax advisory reform to expand services, cut bureaucracy
The German Federal Government has announced plans to modernise tax advice and reduce bureaucracy through the Ninth Act Amending the Tax Advisory Act, aimed at expanding advisory services for citizens while simplifying regulatory requirements. The
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New Zealand: IR consults Customs data-sharing plan to curb working for families overpayments
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) initiated a consultation on 24 April 2026 on a proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA) with the New Zealand Customs Service aimed at reducing Working for Families tax credit overpayments when
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South Africa: SARS introduces simplified compliance framework for partnerships
South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced, on 22 April 2026, a simplified compliance framework for partnerships through the introduction of a new Beneficial Owner Register IT3(BO), aimed at streamlining beneficial ownership reporting
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Ireland: Revenue updates R&D corporate tax credit guidance
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 085/26 on 23 April 2026, updating the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 29-02-03 to reflect changes to the Research and Development (R&D) Corporation Tax Credit introduced by Finance Act 2025. The changes
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Lebanon publishes simplified overview of 2026 budget law
Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance has published the Citizen Budget 2026 on 14 April 2026, presenting a simplified overview of the Budget Law for 2026. The budget law was approved by Parliament in late January 2026 and enacted on 10 February 2026.
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France revises tax claim deadlines after withholding tax ruling
The French tax authorities issued updated administrative comments, on 22 April 2026, clarifying limitation periods for filing tax claims following a ruling by the French Council of State concerning withholding tax dispute deadlines. Background to
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South Africa: SARS announces scheduled digital platform maintenance, upgrades
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced scheduled maintenance and upgrades to its digital platforms on 24 and 26 April 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its technology infrastructure. SARS said the upgrades are aimed at
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Netherlands: MoF announces 2026 tax treaty agenda, possible review of Panama agreement
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued a letter to the House of Representatives outlining planned and ongoing negotiations on tax treaties in 2026 on 23 April 2026. A separate government release indicates that the Netherlands is currently
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Kuwait tightens UBO rules with licensing conditions, new penalties
Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued new measures strengthening its Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) framework through Ministerial Resolution No. (37) of 2026 on 16 April 2026. The resolution amends provisions under Ministerial
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Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 084/26 on 22 April 2026, issuing revised guidance on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief for company reconstruction or amalgamation transactions. Tax and Duty Manual Part 20-01-02 explains the operation of CGT
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandum
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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OECD taxing wages 2026 reports rising labour taxes and higher post-tax income
The OECD has released the Taxing Wages 2026 report on 22 April 2026, showing higher taxes on labour across OECD countries, alongside increases in wages and post-tax income. Taxes on labour continue to rise across OECD countries Effective tax
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Finland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027–2030
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
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New Zealand: IRD consults on GST reduced value rule for long-stay commercial accommodation
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement for public consultation on Goods and Services Tax – Reduced value rule in s 10(6) for supplies of domestic goods and services in commercial dwellings on 17 April 2026. The
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Taiwan expands tax incentives for foreign specialist professionals with five-year income tax relief scheme
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, states that, in order to enhance Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and attract foreign specialist professionals, preferential income tax treatment is provided pursuant to Article
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South Africa issues draft rules to bring crypto assets under exchange control framework
South Africa’s National Treasury has released the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026 (the Draft Regulations), aimed at bringing crypto assets within the country’s exchange control framework to strengthen oversight of emerging
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