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
See MoreOECD: Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay sign CARF MCAA, Addendum to CRS MCAA
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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Turkey clarifies tax rules for inflation-adjusted investment accounts
Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance has issued a new Tax Procedure Law Circular (VUK-196/2026-2) on 9 February 2026, outlining how inflation adjustment differences in the Investments-in-Progress account will be treated for tax
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Spain extends select depreciation incentives, higher simplified VAT threshold through 2026
Spain issued Royal Decree-Law 2/2026 on 3 February 2026, reintroducing several measures that had been extended under the now-repealed Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 of 23 December 2025. Housing and eviction protections Eviction Suspension:
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EU parliament draft report calls for financial sector VAT reform to address market distortions
The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has released a draft report on 2 February 2026 proposing a unified approach to taxing the EU's financial sector. The document places particular emphasis on revising the VAT
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OECD introduces manual on mutual agreement procedures via technical webinar
The OECD hosted a technical webinar on the revised Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP) on 10 February 2026, in support of the broader focus of the BEPS Inclusive Framework and the Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) on improving
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