US: JCT publishes detailed explanation of tax overhaul under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The US Congress Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) published, on 28 May 2026, its General Explanation of the Tax Provisions of Public Law 119-21, providing a detailed breakdown of the tax measures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The
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Kenya: KRA issues guidance on eTIMS reverse invoicing rules
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has updated its eTIMS guidance by adding a dedicated section on reverse invoicing, offering additional clarity on its practical application. The framework is intended mainly to strengthen compliance in sectors that
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Germany unveils Annual Tax Act 2026 with Pillar Two, VAT, income tax reforms
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has released the draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Jahressteuergesetz 2026), a wide-ranging legislative package containing numerous technical amendments across the tax system. The proposals are aimed at bringing German law
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Spain: MoF confirms conclusion of ITDRC multilateral convention negotiations with ten countries
The Spanish Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued a joint statement on 25 May 2026 announcing that negotiations on a Multilateral Convention on the International Tax Dispute Resolution Commission have been concluded. Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark,
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New Zealand consults on GST treatment of arranging financial products
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement for public consultation titled “GST – Arranging and brokering financial products” on 21 May 2026. The statement guides when intermediaries or brokers involved in the
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Sweden: Parliament approves dividend withholding tax exemption for foreign states
Sweden’s parliament (Riksdag) approved legislation on 20 May 2026 introducing a withholding tax exemption for dividends paid to foreign states and foreign entities equivalent to Swedish regions, municipalities, or municipal associations. The
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US: IRS considers adding citizenship question to tax forms
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is weighing whether to require taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on 2026 tax forms, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move would represent the Trump administration's latest
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Austria: Government approves tax reform bill with anti-fraud measures, new reporting rules
The Austrian government approved a draft bill introducing amendments to various tax laws on 20 May 2026. The draft bill is intended to promote tax fairness and combat tax fraud, while also reducing the tax burden on workers and simplifying
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Uruguay issues decree clarifying IRPF taxation of foreign-source income, assets, and withholding rules
Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, through a Decree issued on 6 May 2026, has introduced detailed rules updating the taxation of income derived from non-resident entities under the Personal Income Tax (IRPF), in line with amendments set
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Hong Kong proposes expanded IP tax deductions to strengthen regional trading hub role
Hong Kong’s government has proposed legislative changes to broaden tax deductions for the acquisition and use of intellectual property, supporting its goal of positioning Hong Kong as a regional IP trading hub. The proposals were presented to the
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Brazil introduces comprehensive indirect tax reform with new regulations for IBS, CBS
Brazil is implementing a major indirect tax reform, replacing five existing taxes — three federal (PIS, COFINS, IPI), one state (ICMS), and one municipal (ISS) — with two new taxes: CBS (federal contribution on goods and services), managed
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Bolivia: SIN advances digital tax transformation 3.0 through regional collaboration
Bolivia's National Tax Service (SIN) announced on 18 May 2026 that it has reinforced its commitment to digital modernisation following its participation in a major regional gathering focused on transforming tax administration across the
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Belgium releases FAQs about the new e-invoicing rules
Belgium’s tax authorities have updated the FAQs about e-invoicing. As of July 2025, Belgian businesses are required to send and receive invoices electronically. This follows the announcement by Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance
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Nigeria: NRS announces the implementation of taxpayer identification (Tax ID)
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), in a press release on 18 May 2026, has notified the public of the implementation of the Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID), in line with Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the
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Romania simplifies RO e-Invoice system for small businesses, individuals
Romania’s Ministry of Finance announced on 18 May 2026 that it has supported an amendment adopted in the Budget-Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, which simplifies the rules for using the RO e-Invoice system. The amendment, which
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Taiwan: Tax Bureau clarifies residence day rules for foreign taxpayers
Taiwan’s Beidou Office, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, reminds foreign taxpayers that the number of days of residence in Taiwan is calculated based on the entry and exit stamps in their passports or the
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South Africa consults Customs Act amendments
The South African Treasury has released draft amendments on 15 May 2026 for public comment under the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, relating to the repeal of the environmental levy on electricity, following the removal of the electricity levy
See MoreUS: Tax refunds fuel retail sales surge, but inflation threatens to stall spending
US retail sales posted a solid gain for the third consecutive month in April 2026, though economists warn that rising inflation and depleted savings could dampen consumer spending in the coming months. According to the Commerce Department's
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