Ireland: Revenue updates eTC requirements for liquor, corrects title of certain fuel licences
The Irish Revenue has updated its Tax & Duty Manual on Electronic Tax Clearance (eTC) under eBrief No. 215/25 on 17 November 2025. The amendments include the addition of Producer’s Retail On-Licence and Producer’s Retail Off-Licence to the
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Finland announces BEPS MLI implementation for tax treaty with Argentina
Finland issued Notice 51/2025 on 3 November 2025, announcing that the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) will enter into force for its 1994 income and capital tax treaty
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Ghana: MoF presents 2026 budget, proposes VAT reforms
Ghana's Ministry of Finance has presented the 2026 Budget Speech to parliament on 13 November 2025, introducing various tax measures, including VAT reforms. The key tax measures are as follows: VAT reforms Ghana's government is proposing
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Russia: State Duma approves key tax policy bill, introduces incentives for businesses and individuals
Russia’s State Duma approved in its second reading of a bill outlining major directions of the country’s tax policy, incorporating proposals from businesses and government agencies, and implementing directives from the President and Government
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Poland secures boost in EU 2026 budget for key development programmes
The EU Council and the European Parliament announced that negotiations on the 2026 EU budget were concluded on 15 November 2025. The agreed budget allocates additional funding to several Polish priorities, including border security, transport
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Canada: DoF introduces legislation to implement 2025 budget, includes tax incentives for capital investments
Canada’s Department of Finance announced the introduction of Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, on 18 November 2025. It is an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities. Bill C-15
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Lebanon: Ministry of Finance clarifies electronic communication procedures
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced new procedures for taxpayers to communicate with its departments electronically. The decision, dated 1 October 2025 (Decision No. 843/1), requires submissions via email for a range of tax-related
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Taiwan: Tax Authority clarifies rules for claiming losses on damaged assets
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area outlined rules for claiming losses on damaged assets. Southern Taiwan recently faced torrential rains, causing flooding in low-lying areas. The National Taxation Bureau of the Southern
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US: New York weighs corporate tax hike as budget gaps deepen
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering whether to raise corporate taxes as the state confronts a sizable budget gap intensified by expected federal funding cuts, a source reported on 14 November 2025. While no proposal has been finalised,
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Slovenia: Government endorse amendments to draft 2026-27 budget implementation act, includes corporate tax increases
During a correspondence session on 15 November 2025, Slovenia’s government endorsed proposed amendments to the draft Act on the Implementation of the Budgets of the Republic of Slovenia for 2026 and 2027. The revisions were prepared in response
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US: Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 13 November 2025, that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning 1 January 2026. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year,
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UAE: Government conducts first digital dirham transaction
The Ministry of Finance and Dubai Finance (DOF) have announced the execution of the UAE’s first government financial transaction using Digital Dirham, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE. The transaction marks a significant step
See MoreUS: IRS announces 401(k) and IRA contribution limits increases in 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 on 13 November 2025. The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2026 has increased to USD 24,500, up from USD 23,500
See MorePoland: Sejm adopts Crypto-Asset Market Act, introduces rules to protect clients and investors
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced, on 13 November 2025, that the lower chamber of parliament (Sejm) had adopted the Crypto-asset Market Act on 7 November 2025. The adopted solutions aim to enhance the security of cryptocurrency issuance
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Montenegro joins BEPS MLI
The OECD announced that Montenegro has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS MLI), also known as the “BEPS Convention” on 12 November 2025. Montenegro’s
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Mexico gazettes 2026 economic package, e-invoicing reforms
Mexico’s government has published a series of decrees introducing the 2026 Federal Revenue Law and extensive reforms to the Federal Tax Code, Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS), and digital platform taxation. The measures, announced
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Argentina submits Initial Memorandum for OECD accession
The OECD announced, on 11 November 2025, that Argentina has officially submitted its Initial Memorandum for OECD accession to Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on the occasion of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann’s visit to Buenos Aires,
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US: Government shutdown ends, IRS to be fully operational
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 5371 on 10 November 2025, to fund the federal government through 30 January 2026, ending the longest government shutdown in history and allowing furloughed IRS employees, as of 8 October 2025, to return to
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