Taiwan reminds taxpayers to report auctioned property
Taiwan’s Southern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has clarified that individuals whose real estate is auctioned by the court are required to report the transaction for consolidated housing and land tax, even if no
See MoreFrance updates 2026 rates for flat-rate tax on network enterprises
The French government has updated the rates for the flat-rate tax on network enterprises (IFER) for the 2026 tax year. This announcement was made on 25 February 2026. Under Section II of Article 1635-0 quinquies of the General Tax Code (CGI),
See MoreColombia sets guidelines for importation of single-use plastics
Colombia’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, together with the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN), issued guidelines on 26 February 2026, clarifying the application of the national tax on imported single-use plastic
See MoreIMF press briefing on US economy looks at tax and trade issues
On 25 February 2026 the IMF held a press briefing to discuss the issues raised by the article IV report on the US economy. The IMF emphasised that the US economy will continue to grow strongly in 2026 and 2027. US private sector entrepreneurs and
See MoreIMF Report on US Recommends Tax and Duty Changes
On 25 February 2026 the IMF issued a report following consultations with the US under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The IMF notes that the US economy performed well in 2025 and economic growth reached 2.2% by the end of 2025.
See MoreIMF Country Focus Examines Canada’s Internal Barriers to Trade
On 27 January 2026 an IMF Country Focus looked at opportunities for Canada to increase growth by removing internal barriers to trade. The Country Focus with the title Canada Can Grow Faster by Unlocking Its Own Market, written by F Diez and Y. Yang,
See MoreNigeria: NRS expands mandatory e-invoicing rollout to medium and emerging taxpayers
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced the continuation of the phased rollout of its E-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), also known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS), to Medium and Emerging Taxpayers. In a notice issued on
See MoreTaiwan extends mobile payment tax incentives for assessed businesses through 2028
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has amended and reissued its “Operational Guidelines for Tax Incentives Applicable to Assessed Taxpayers Using Mobile Payments and Multimedia Information Service Machines (KIOSKs)” as part of ongoing efforts to
See MoreHonduras launches tax amnesty programme to clear outstanding fiscal debts
The government of Honduras has announced a temporary Tax Amnesty programme on 13 February 2026 aimed at helping taxpayers resolve outstanding fiscal debts and administrative obligations. The relief window opened on 13 February 2026 and will
See MoreColombia imposes temporary corporate wealth tax for disaster relief
The Colombian government issued Decree 0173 on 24 February 2026, introducing a temporary wealth tax to finance the response to a severe climatic emergency. The tax applies to corporations with tax net equity equal to or exceeding USD 2.9 million as
See MoreTaiwan warns online sellers to issue invoices, pay business tax
Taiwan’s Central District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that businesses required to use uniform invoices must issue them in accordance with regulations when operating multiple member accounts or online stores on
See MoreTaiwan: Online sellers must register once sales hit tax threshold
Taiwan’s Northern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has announced that, in accordance with the Ministry of Finance Order Tai-Cai-Shui No. 10904512340 dated 31 January 2020, individuals who sell goods or services online
See MoreTaiwan: Tax Bureau applies seizures, detention for asset concealment
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance has reinforced that taxpayers who evade tax enforcement by concealing or transferring assets may face provisional seizures and detention under the law. This
See MoreTurkey introduces 5% tax reduction for compliant taxpayers
Turkey’s Tax Administration has issued guidance on a 5% tax reduction available to compliant taxpayers for the 2026 filing period. The incentive applies to individuals earning business, agricultural, or professional income, as well as most
See MoreSaudi Arabia introduces exemption process for regional headquarters requirement
Saudi Arabia has modified its government procurement policy by introducing an exemption mechanism that allows government entities to contract with foreign companies without a regional headquarters (RHQ) in the Kingdom under specific
See MoreUS: IRS revises Section 987 income, foreign currency rules
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2026-17, addressing revisions to the rules for calculating taxable income or loss and foreign currency gain or loss related to a qualified business unit under Section 987. Notice 2026-17:
See MoreEU Council approves streamlined sustainability reporting, due diligence rules for businesses
With a view to boosting EU competitiveness, the EU Council announced the approval of a simplification of the sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies on 24 February 2026. This legislation simplifies the directives on
See MoreTaiwan reminds professionals to keep proper books to qualify for tax deductions, loss offsets
Taiwan's Central District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has reminded professionals, including doctors, lawyers, and accountants, that they are legally required to maintain accounting books and preserve supporting
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