Brazil mandates national e-invoicing for Simples Nacional businesses from November 2026
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 14 August 2026 that it is introducing a new timeline for mandatory electronic invoicing for micro and small businesses under the Simples Nacional tax regime as part of the
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US: Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on employer contributions to Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Â announced that it issued proposed regulations on 11 August 2026, guiding employers that choose to make contributions to Trump Accounts for employees or their dependents. The
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Italy: Omnibus tax decree, reshapes corporate tax, VAT, compliance rules
The Italian Revenue Agency has announced that it published Legislative Decree No. 148 of 7 August 2026 (the Omnibus Tax Decree) in the Official Gazette on 11 August 2026. This follows the Italian government's approval of a sweeping 37-article tax
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft Annual Tax Act 2026, incorporates OECD Side-by-Side Package
Germany’s Federal Cabinet released a press release on 12 August 2026 announcing the adoption of the draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Jahressteuergesetz 2026) on 12 August 2026, proposing a broad package of changes to German tax rules. Among its key
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Italy gazettes decree reshaping local tax administration, fiscal federalism
The Italian Revenue Agency announced on 12 August 2026 that it published Legislative Decree No. 147/2026 in the Official Gazette No. 185 on 11 August 2026, which entered into force the same day. Legislative Decree No. 147/2026 introduces specific
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Cambodia: MEF abolishes stamp duty penalties on property transfers
Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance ("MEF") on 4 August 2026 issued Notice No. 008 on the Principles of Exemptions and Tax Concessions on the Transfer of Ownership or Possession of Immovable Property ("Notice 008"), introducing a package of
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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
See MoreUS 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
See MoreUS: IRS, Security Summit warns tax pros to watch out for phishing emails and other attacks
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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