Uganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
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IMF Spring Meetings: Oxfam Report on IMF Tax Recommendations
On 14 April 2026 at the IMF spring meetings a civil society policy forum discussed Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People. The basis for the discussion was a report published by Oxfam earlier in April 2026 analysing the tax advice given by the IMF in
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UK: HMRC publishes draft CBAM regulations covering emissions monitoring and administration
The UK’s HMRC has issued draft regulations on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 9 April 2026. The draft covers the administration of the tax, including emissions, as well as the monitoring and verification of emissions data. This
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US: Trump Administration releases 2026 Economic Report of the President
The Trump Administration announced the release of the 2026 Economic Report of the President on 13 April 2026. The Economic Report of the President is prepared annually by the Council of Economic Advisers, providing a comprehensive review of the
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Malaysia issues rules on accelerated capital allowances for e-invoicing implementation
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Accelerated Capital Allowance) (Information and Communication Technology Equipment for the Implementation of Electronic Invoice) Rules 2026 and the Income Tax (Accelerated Capital Allowance) (Development Cost
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Australia: Treasury consults on foreign resident CGT regime reform draft bills
The Australian Treasury launched a public consultation on 10 April 2026 covering draft legislation aimed at strengthening the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime. The consultation covers two draft bills: the Treasury Laws Amendment
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Argentina updates SMEs classification criteria
Argentina’s Undersecretariat for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises announced on 1 April 2026 that has updated the classification criteria for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through Resolution No. 1/2026 (SICYPYME), published
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IMF Spring Meetings: Aid Cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. On 13 April 2026 a presentation was given by Athene Laws and Maurizio Leonardi of the IMF’s Africa department with the title: Aid cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa: This Time is
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IMF Spring Meetings: Case for Deeper Asia Pacific Trade Integration
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical
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US finalises rules identifying tip-receiving occupations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced on 10 April 2026 that it issued final regulations on the “No Tax on Tips” provision. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill final regulations provide the list of occupations that
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US consults proposed regulations on new remittance transfer tax under One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced, on 10 April 206, that it has proposed regulations that would provide rules and definitions related to the new excise tax imposed on certain remittance transfers, also
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Brazil warns of new digital scams involving fake income tax return
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service has issued a warning about new digital scams after receiving reports of fraudulent messages in which criminals impersonate the agency to deceive taxpayers into accessing fake links and disclosing personal
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Liberia rolls out sweeping tax reforms as GST rises to 13%
The Government of Liberia has announced, on 7 April 2026, a series of reforms to the country’s tax system following the passage of the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025, which was approved on 24 March 2026. The updated framework
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Vietnam extends fuel tax suspension amid rising tensions in the Middle-East
Vietnam has extended the suspension of environmental protection and special consumption taxes on fuels until the end of June from 15 April to stabilise the domestic market amid ongoing supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, the parliamentary
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Angola: National Assembly approves startup law to boost innovation
Angola’s National Assembly unanimously approved, in general terms, the Startup Law Proposal, with 181 votes in favour, paving the way for the creation of a specific legal framework for innovative companies in Angola on 19 March 2026 Presenting
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New Zealand passes major tax reform law with FIF, GST, infrastructure changes
New Zealand Inland Revenue has announced, on 31 March 2026, that the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill received Royal assent on 30 March 2026, enacting it into law. The legislation
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UK’s HMRC has issued updated guidance on the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime on 6 April 2026, setting out eligibility criteria, claim procedures, qualifying income and gains, and the implications for tax allowances. Background: FIG
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Brazil plans tighter spending rules, tax break curbs from 2027
Guilherme Mello, Brazil’s Planning Ministry's newly appointed executive secretary, said on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, that Brazil is pressing ahead with fiscal discipline despite an upcoming presidential election, with new spending caps and
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