US: Texas issues new franchise tax rates, threshold caps for 2026–27
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has released the franchise (margin) tax rates, thresholds, and deduction limits for 2026 and 2027. The tax rates remain unchanged from 2024 to 2025, while both the no-tax-due threshold and the compensation
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US: California enacts law for IRC provisions conformity, introduces R&D tax credits
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 711 (SB 711) into law on 1 October 2025, bringing the state’s tax code into conformity with various Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provisions from 1 January 2015 through 1 January 2025. SB 711,
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Chile: Tax Authority updates IVA rules for digital platform operators
RF Report The Chilean Tax Authority (Servicio de Impuestos Internos, SII) issued Resolution Ex. SII No. 145-2025 on 16 October 2025, setting out the obligations of digital platform operators with residence or domicile in Chile regarding Value
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US and Korea (Rep.) sign trade deal, reduces auto tariffs
RF Report The US and Korea (Rep.) signed a major trade agreement on 29 October 2025. The key aspect of this agreement is the reduction of US tariffs on automobiles and auto parts imported from Korea (Rep.), from 25% to 15%. In exchange for
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Argentina tightens reporting rules on cross-border transaction
RF Report Argentina published Decree 767/2025 in the Official Gazette on 28 October 2025, introducing significant updates to its cross-border transaction reporting rules, effective for fiscal years ending on or after 29 October 2025. The
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US and Japan sign trade deal, critical minerals pact
RF Report The US and Japan finalised a new trade agreement on 28 October 2025 that implements the terms of a July deal, easing tariff tensions and deepening economic cooperation. Under the arrangement, the US will apply a reduced 15% tariff on
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US: IRS announces reduced services amid federal shutdown
RF Report The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 21 October 2025 that, despite its limited operations during the ongoing US government shutdown, taxpayers are still required to meet all regular tax obligations. Tax refunds will
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US reduces Chinese tariffs post Trump-Xi meeting
RF Report US President Donald Trump announced a significant agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea on 30 October 2025. The two leaders agreed to reduce tariffs and address key trade
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Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand sign agreement to scrap implementation of digital services taxes on US firms
Regfollower Desk The White House recently announced trade agreements with Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand, which include commitments from these nations to avoid imposing digital services taxes (DSTs) or similar measures that could unfairly
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Argentina: ARCA issues new guidelines for safeguarding foreign trade information
Regfollower Desk Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) announced new guidelines for safeguarding foreign trade information on 27 October 2025. The tax agency also updated existing regulations regarding the disclosure and confidentiality of data
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Brazil: President Lula says US guarantees trade agreement, Trump remains cautious
Regfollower Desk During the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva shared insights into his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, expressing optimism about a potential trade agreement between the two
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El Salvador offers tax amnesty for pending obligations through July 2025
Regfollower Desk El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has introduced Decree No. 427 of 25 October 2025, which establishes a Special and Transitory Law to provide a tax amnesty regime. This initiative, spearheaded by the President and the Minister
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US: Senate approves bill to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Brazilian imports
Regfollower Desk The US Senate, led by Republicans, has passed a bill to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazil by ending the national emergency he declared in July. This emergency was in response to Brazil prosecuting its
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Brazil: MDIC sets new tax waivers to boost investment in manufacturing, infrastructure
Brazil’s MDIC has set new tax waiver limits and accelerated depreciation rules to incentivise investment in machinery, equipment, and fixed assets across key industries. Regfollower Desk Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade,
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US: IRS urges tax professionals to renew PTINs ahead of 2026 filing season
All paid tax return preparers and enrolled agents must renew their PTINs annually, as 2025 PTINs will expire on 31 December 2025. Regfollower Desk The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 27 October 2025, reminding more than
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Argentina: ARCA repeals reporting regime for international operations
The repeal seeks to eliminate overlapping reporting requirements and modernise data management without weakening oversight or control mechanisms. Regfollower Desk Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has repealed General Resolution No. 5306,
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Colombia consults unified withholding tax for electronic payments
The draft decree will align the withholding tax rate applied to electronic payments and payments made with debit and credit cards Colombia’s Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on 23 October 2025 regarding a draft decree that
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Chile: SII clarifies offshore software tax exempt from non-resident income tax
Offshore software licenses in Chile exempt from income tax, VAT applies. The Chilean Tax Administration (SII) has clarified the tax treatment of software licensing services provided from abroad. According to Ruling No. 2066-2025 on 16 October
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