EU: Turks and Caicos Islands and Vietnam non-cooperative, delists Fiji, Samoa, and Trinidad and Tobago
The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council revised its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions on 10 October 2025, adding the Turks and Caicos Islands and Vietnam and removing Fiji, Samoa, and Trinidad and Tobago. Below is the official press
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Slovenia: Tax Authority clarifies rules on overseas asset allowances
The Slovenia Tax Authority has issued revised guidance on claiming tax relief for assets used abroad on 10 February 2025. The guidance was issued in response to an enquiry from a Slovenian tax resident operating via a permanent establishment
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India: Tax Authority appeals ITAT ruling on Ireland aircraft leasing treaties
The Indian tax authority has filed an appeal before the High Court against the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s (ITAT) consolidated order of August 2025, which granted treaty benefits to several Irish aircraft leasing
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UAE: FTA publishes updated excise tax guidance
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released an updated guide, Taxable Persons Guide for Excise Tax (Excise Goods) – ETGTP2 on 10 February 2026. This guide is the second in a two-part series for taxable persons on excise tax in the
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Russia: Bank of Russia cuts key policy benchmark by 50 bps
The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate by 50 basis points to 15.50% per annum on 13 February 2026. The economy continues to return to a balanced growth path. In January, price growth accelerated significantly due to
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OECD updates carbon pricing and energy taxation database with 2023 data for 79 countries
The OECD released an updated version of its Carbon Pricing and Energy Taxation Database on 16 February 2026. The database monitors energy taxation and carbon pricing trends across multiple jurisdictions worldwide and has been expanded to cover
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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 Monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, and monthly rates for October, November, and December 2025, and January 2026. As per the
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Ireland: Revenue extends 2025 Form 11, CAT ROS filing deadline
Ireland’s tax authority (Revenue) issued eBrief No. 034/26 on 16 February 2026, extending the filing and payment deadlines for certain self-assessment Income Tax and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) obligations for 2025. For self-assessment
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Poland enhances KSeF system with new authentication options, updates manual
Poland has modernised its National e-Invoice System (KSeF) through two major developments: expanded login capabilities launched on 14 February 2026, and a comprehensive manual update for KSeF 2.0. Streamlined access through multiple
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J5 warns OTC crypto desks and processors enable tax evasion, money laundering
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) published two law enforcement advisories on 11 February 2026 that detail how over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading desks and cryptocurrency payment processors may be used to obfuscate and move
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Kazakhstan opens consultation on tax protocol with Norway
The government of Kazakhstan published a draft resolution on 10 February 2026 for consultation on a protocol to amend its 2001 income and capital tax treaty with Norway. The draft was released through the Republic of Kazakhstan’s official Open
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Taiwan: Tax Authority warns against misreporting foreign dividends
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that profit‑seeking enterprises headquartered domestically which invest in shares of foreign companies, issued under foreign law and approved by the securities authority
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Colombia: Constitutional Court suspends temporary electricity levy
Colombia's Constitutional Court announced on 6 February 2026 that Legislative Decree No. 0044 of 21 January 2026, which introduced a temporary parafiscal levy of 2.5% on electricity generation companies serving domestic households and required
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Thailand: Revenue Department raises SME tax deduction for digital investments
The Thai Revenue Department issued Royal Decree No. 802 on 10 February 2026, granting higher tax deductions for SMEs investing in digital tools and services. Under the decree, SMEs can claim an additional 100% deduction, bringing the total
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UK: HMRC launches CBAM policy paper, draft legislation for consultation
The UK’s tax authority (HMRC) has released a policy paper outlining its approach to the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 10 February 2026. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) legislation and guidance is being developed in
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OECD publishes updated peer review on BEPS Action 5 preferential tax regimes
The OECD has released the peer review results from the Forum on Harmful Tax Practices, examining preferential tax regimes and low-tax jurisdictions under BEPS Action 5, on 12 February 2026. The reviews, approved by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework
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US: IRS introduces upgrades to tax pro account for professional firms
The Internal Revenue Service announced on 9 February 2026 a new expansion of Tax Pro Account, introducing business-level digital capabilities for tax professionals who work in tax-preparation companies, accounting firms, or other
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According to an OECD update, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) and the Addendum to
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