Finland addresses group identification, income allocation in new guidance on Minimum Tax Act

New Zealand Inland Revenue has confirmed that the Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, Remedial Measures) Act 2026 received Royal assent on 30 March 2026, enacting it into law.

With the 15 April 2026 tax filing deadline approaching, the IRS is reminding last-minute filers to use the free tools and resources available on IRS.gov — including IRS Free File, the Interactive Tax Assistant, and online payment plans. Taxpayers who cannot meet the deadline can request an extension until 15 October, though any tax owed remains due on 15 April.

Ecuador will increase customs duties on imports from Colombia to 100% from 50% from 1 May, escalating tensions over border security and drug trafficking concerns between the two neighbours.

Algeria has suspended all tax audits through 31 December 2026, offering individuals and businesses a rare window to regularise undeclared income at a flat rate of 8% — with no penalties or prosecution attached.

The Slovak Republic has overhauled its rules for taxing software payments to nonresidents from 1 January 2026, abandoning its OECD reservations in favour of a dynamic treaty interpretation that ties tax treatment to the specific nature of each software transaction.

Brazil's planning minister signals tighter fiscal controls ahead, as automatic spending triggers prepare to activate for the first time — capping payroll growth and freezing new tax breaks from 2027, even as the country heads into a presidential election year.