Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on enhanced construction expenditure deduction
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 013/26 on 16 January 2026, providing updated guidance on the enhanced deduction for qualifying construction expenses introduced under the Finance Act 2025. A new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 04-06-27 –
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Sweden: MoF weighs new R&D tax incentives to boost investment
Sweden’s Minister of Finance (MoF) has received the final report from the Inquiry Officer evaluating the country’s research and development (R&D) tax incentive system on 19 January 2026 outlining two alternative approaches aimed at
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Brazil tightens tax incentives, raises select levies
Brazil has issued Complementary Law No. 224 of 26 December 2025, along with implementing regulations in Decree No. 12.808 of 29 December 2025. Both the law and the decree introduce a broad reduction in tax benefits across key federal taxes,
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Brazil: RFB mandates use of Electronic Tax Domicile (DTE) for CNPJ registered legal entities from 2026
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 16 January 2026 that since January 2026, the Electronic Tax Domicile (DTE) has become mandatory for all Legal Entities registered in the CNPJ, establishing itself as the
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France revises 2026 budget, proposes aid for low income groups
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unveiled amendments to his draft 2026 budget on Friday 16 January 2026, aiming to secure support from the Socialist Party by raising income supplement benefit for low‑income workers, students, and
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US: House of Representatives approves bill to cut IRS budget by 9%
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006 by a 341–79 vote on 14 January 2026, moving closer to finalising the FY 2026 federal budget. The bill would cut US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding by about USD 1.1 billion, roughly 9%
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OECD organises webinar on Pillar 2 Side-by-Side arrangement
The OECD has released a replay of its recent webinar on the Side-by-Side arrangement for the Pillar 2 global minimum tax, which was agreed by the BEPS Inclusive Framework. Held on 13 January 2025, the webinar presented key elements of the
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Ecuador: Tax Administration extends tax returns deadlines following system outage
Ecuador’s Tax Administration (SRI) has issued Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC26-00000002 on 13 January 2026, extending the deadlines for tax returns and statutory annexes originally due on 12 January 2026. The revised deadlines are as
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Taiwan: MoF extends 2025 income certificate filing deadline
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced an extension to the filing deadline for 2025 income-related certificates, after the original end date fell on a weekend. The filing period for 2025 income withholding and non-withholding
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US: Treasury, IRS clarify permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation under OBBB
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury announced on 14 January 2026 the issuance of Notice 2026-11 offering guidance on the permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation deduction for eligible property acquired
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Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) issued a warning to the public on 14 January 2026 regarding false claims circulating on social media that PIX transactions are being monitored for taxation purposes. Authorities stressed
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Hungary: Tax authority updates retail tax guide for 2025
Hungary’s tax authority published a retail tax guide on 19 December 2025, presented in a Q&A format, detailing obligations for domestic and foreign businesses, including platform operators, for the 2025 tax year. Under the rules, businesses
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Peru extends R&D tax incentives through 2028
Peru has extended tax incentives for scientific research, technological development, and technological innovation under Law No. 32539, published on 31 December 2025. The legislation continues the benefits previously established by Laws No. 30309
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Singapore: IRAS issues detailed GST registration form guidance
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals on completing the GST F1 registration form through the myTax Portal on 12 January 2026. The guide provides step-by-step
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Argentina enacts sweeping overhaul of tax criminal thresholds, procedures
Argentina has enacted Law 27,799, introducing extensive amendments to the Tax Criminal Regime under Law No. 27,430 and the Tax Procedure Law (Law No. 11,683) together with related changes to civil, commercial and social security legislation.
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OECD issues guidance on digital continuous transactional reporting for VAT
The OECD has published Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting for Value Added Tax: Policy and Design Considerations for Introduction and Operation, a report providing guidance for jurisdictions considering the introduction of a digital
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Turkey enacts omnibus law, includes changes to capital gains, income tax
Turkey’s Law No. 7566, adopted on 4 December 2025 and published in the Official Gazette on 19 December 2025, introduces new rules for 2025–2026, covering residential rental income, capital gains, social security contributions, and UEFA-related
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European Commission confirms application of side-by-side arrangement under the Pillar 2 Directive
The European Commission, in a notice on 12 January 2026, acknowledged the Side-by-Side arrangement on Safe Harbours and confirmed its application within the framework of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 (Pillar 2 Directive). Under Article 32 of
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