Canada cuts PIT, lifts first-time home buyer GST, removes federal fuel charge
Canada’s Department of Finance confirmed that the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act (Bill C‑4) obtained royal assent and entered into force on 12 March 2026. The bill introduces key measures to reduce costs, helping Canadians save
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US: IRS updates tax withholding estimator to incorporate new legislative changes
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled enhancements to the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator on 12 March 2026 to reflect changes to credits and deductions under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and
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US: Treasury issues list of nations obliged to comply with international boycott
The US Department of the Treasury issued a Federal Register notice on 11 March 2026 identifying countries that may mandate participation in international boycotts. The designated nations are Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria,
See MoreUS launches trade investigations to restore tariff leverage after court setback
The Trump administration announced two new trade investigations on 11 March 2026, targeting unfair trade practices and forced labour as it seeks to rebuild tariff pressure following the US Supreme Court's dismantling of Trump's tariff program in
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Argentina updates income tax, VAT rules
Argentina’s government has published Law No. 27,802/2026 in the Official Bulletin on 6 March 2026, which entered into force on the same day, introducing amendments to the existing income tax, VAT, excise duties, and other taxes. Income
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Bolivia reduces tax burden with ICE, VAT reforms
Bolivia's government has announced two tax relief measures on 10 March 2026 aimed at easing financial pressure on citizens and businesses while improving tax system transparency. The National Tax Service (SIN) CEO, Jorge Zogbi Nogales, confirmed
See MoreCanada: CRA sets Q2 2026 interest rates on tax overdue, refund amounts
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced on 24 February 2026 the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in
See MoreCanada, Kosovo begin income tax treaty talks
According to a statement from Kosovo’s Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade, representatives from Kosovo met with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on 5 March 2026 to discuss investment opportunities and strengthening economic
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Brazil enacts income tax treaty with Poland
Brazil has issued Decree No. 12.865, dated 2 March 2026, promulgating the income tax treaty with Poland. Signed on 20 September 2022, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation and tax evasion. The decree entered into force on 3 March 2026
See MoreUS: IRS’ 2026 ‘dirty dozen’ list warns taxpayers of key scam threats
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 5 March 2026, its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. The Dirty Dozen is part of a
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European Parliament updates analysis on economic impact of US tariffs on the EU
The European Parliament has released an updated briefing on 5 March 2026, examining the economic, financial, and monetary impacts of US tariffs on the EU. This briefing provides an overview of the economic, financial, and monetary implications of
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Colombia: DIAN extends tax filing, payment deadlines for 2026
Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) announced, on 4 March 2026, that several tax deadlines will be extended because the third Friday of April was declared a civic holiday for national-level entities under Decree 500 of
See MoreEU, Canada strengthen CETA partnership with new investment, trade measures
The European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič and the Canadian Minister for International Trade, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee of the European Union (EU)-Canada
See MoreEU, Canada launch negotiations for a digital trade agreement
The EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, and Canada's Minister for International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, launched negotiations for an EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) on 6 March 2026. Building on nine years of
See MoreBolivia introduces tax incentives for foreign companies reinvesting profits locally
The Bolivian government enacted Supreme Decree 5563 on 6 March 2026, offering significant tax reductions to foreign companies that reinvest their earnings within the country rather than sending them abroad. The decree modifies the Tax on the
See MoreUS: IRS identifies jurisdictions qualifying for 2025 foreign earned income exclusion relief
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Revenue Procedure 2026-16, scheduled for formal publication in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2026-13 on 23 March 2026 on the IRB website. The guidance addresses the foreign earned income exclusion for
See MoreBrazil, Chile: Amending protocol to tax treaty takes effect
Brazil officially promulgated a protocol amending its tax treaty with Chile on 2 March 2026, according to Decree No. 12,863. The updated convention introduces significant modifications to prevent tax avoidance while eliminating double taxation on
See MoreArgentina revises rules governing major investment incentive program
Argentina's Executive Branch published Decree 105/2026 in the Official Gazette on 18 February 2026, introducing a series of amendments to Decree 749/2024, which implemented the incentive regime for large investments known as the Régimen de
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