Italy reforms tax justice rules for magistrates
Italy has published Legislative Decree No. 149 of 7 August 2026 in the Official Gazette No. 185 of 11 August 2026. The legislative decree introduces comprehensive reforms to Italy’s tax justice system, strengthening the legal framework
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US: IRS expands business tax account features for eligible businesses
The US Internal Revenue Service announced, on 6 August 2026, new and expanded features for Business Tax Account (BTA) users, giving eligible businesses and organisations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage federal
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Denmark consults on digital bookkeeping rules
Denmark’s Business Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to requirements for registered standard digital bookkeeping systems (DBS), with the aim of increasing e-invoicing adoption on 1 July 2026. Under the proposal,
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France adopts standard deadline for withholding tax claims
France has published Decree No. 2026-692 of 27 July 2026, removing the shorter deadline for taxpayers to file claims concerning withholding taxes. The decree was signed on 27 July 2026 and published on 29 July 2026 in the Journal officiel de la
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US Treasury, IRS issue guidance on Saver’s Match Ahead of 2027 launch
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2026-48 on 7 August, announcing their intention to propose regulations on the federal Saver’s Match program. The notice outlines anticipated rules for the
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US: Business Tax Account gives eligible taxpayers more secure, convenient ways to manage federal tax obligations online
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on 6 August 2026 announced new and expanded features for Business Tax Account (BTA) users, giving eligible businesses and organisations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage
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Portugal approves Temporary Solidarity Contribution on petroleum sector for 2026
Portugal's Council of Ministers approved a proposal for legislative authorisation to be submitted to the Assembly of the Republic to establish a Temporary Solidarity Contribution on the Petroleum Sector. The exceptional and temporary measure will
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Austria publishes updated regulation reflecting EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice has published the Tax Haven Notification Regulation 2026 (StO-KVO 2026) in the Official Gazette on 3 August 2026, updating the country's reference to the European Union's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
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US: Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the permanent expansion of paid family and medical leave under the Working Families Tax Cuts
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it issued Notice 2026-28 on 5 August 2026, providing guidance on the employer credit for paid family and medical leave (PFML) under the Working Families Tax Cuts
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The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Security Summit partners issued a notice on 4 August 2026 warning tax professionals to watch for phishing emails and other schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer data. This is the second in the
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Lebanon raises threshold for exceptional tax on profits
The Lebanese Ministry of Finance issued new rules governing the exceptional tax on profits from US dollar purchases made through the former Sayrafa platform, increasing the eligibility threshold while detailing how taxpayers, banks and the tax
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South Africa clarifies advance payment notification requirements for qualifying import payments
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined the requirements and procedures for registered importers making qualifying advance import payments under South African Reserve Bank (SARB) regulations. Importers applying for advance foreign
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Egypt introduces tax incentives for listed, unlisted securities
Egypt's Ministry of Finance, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) have approved a package of tax incentives for securities activities as part of the second tax facilitation package, according to the head of
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India issues revised FATCA, CRS guidance detailing crypto reporting obligations
India’s Ministry of Finance has updated its Guidance Note on FATCA and CRS, providing detailed guidance for crypto exchanges and other intermediaries on their reporting obligations as Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) under section 508 of
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Mexico increases IEPS fuel incentives for gasoline, diesel
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) has increased Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) incentives for gasoline and diesel for the period from 25 to 31 July 2026, in an effort to limit the impact of rising international oil
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Taiwan updates guidance on house, land integrated income tax for share sales
Taiwan’s Central Area National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that, under the House and Land Integrated Income Tax 2.0 regime, effective from 1 July 2021, a profit-seeking enterprise that disposes of shares or equity interests
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Netherlands updates hybrid mismatch guidance with new rules on US tax regimes, permanent establishments
The Netherlands published the Hybrid Mismatch Policy Decision 2026 (Decree No. 2026-12123), issued by the State Secretary of Finance on 24 July 2026, replacing the previous policy decision that was originally issued in 2021 and subsequently updated
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Canada consults transfer pricing documentation amendments, various other tax measures
Canada's Department of Finance has released draft legislative proposals for public consultation on 23 July 2026 to implement a range of previously announced tax measures, along with other technical amendments to the country's tax
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