Chile: SII issues guidance on deductibility of payments to shareholder-employees
Chile’s tax authority (SII) recently published Ruling No. 146-2026 of 21 January 2026, clarifying the tax treatment of various expenses incurred in relation to shareholder-employees who receive remuneration from their companies. The Ruling
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Brazil clarifies withholding tax on interest paid abroad for installment purchases
Brazil has passed Law No. 15.329 of 7 January 2026, specifying the withholding tax (IRRF) rules for interest paid abroad on goods purchased in installments. The law amends Article 11 of Decree-Law No. 401 of 30 December 1968 and refers to the
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Colombia imposes temporary levy, energy contribution to support domestic electricity supply
Colombia has issued Legislative Decree No. 0044 of 21 January 2026, introducing temporary rules to ensure the continuity of domestic electricity services. The decree imposes two obligations on electricity generation companies: Parafiscal
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Chile: SII introduces VAT withholding system for non-resident sellers, digital platforms
Chile’s tax administration (SII) has published Resolution Ex. SII No. 05-2026 of 14 January 2026 on its website, outlining the tax administration’s VAT withholding system for non-resident sellers and digital platforms that have not registered
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Venezuela extends fuel tax exemptions until January 2027
Venezuela has extended a temporary exemption from VAT, customs duty, and other taxes on hydrocarbon fuels under Decree No. 5.207, published in Official Gazette No. 43.292 on 9 January 2026. The decree maintains the tax relief for the definitive
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US: IRS publishes guidance on updated federal payment processes
The US Internal Revenue Service has issued frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2026-02 on 27 January 2026 to help taxpayers, businesses, and other stakeholders understand the changes under Executive Order 14247: Modernising Payment To and From
See MoreChile: SII updates 2026 tax brackets, inflation adjustments
Chile’s tax authority (SII) has updated the annual global complementary tax brackets for the 2026 tax year. These adjustments are based on the December 2025 annual tax unit (UTA) value of CLP 834,504. These changes are formalised under Circular
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US imposes 25% tariffs on Korean imports
US President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on 27 January 2026 that tariffs on Korean autos, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and other goods subject to reciprocal measures will increase from 15% to 25%. The higher rate reverses the
See MoreChile: SII grants relief for taxpayers affected by Ñuble, BiobÃo wildfires
The Chilean Tax Administration (Servicio de Impuestos Internos, SII) has announced an automatic remission of interest and fines for taxpayers impacted by the recent wildfires in the Ñuble and BiobÃo regions. The relief applies to late filings
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US: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs
US President Donald Trump has warned that Canada could face serious consequences if it moves forward with closer trade ties with China. In a post on Truth Social on 24 January 2026, Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods
See MoreUS: Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Korean imports
Korea (Rep.) moved quickly on 27 January 2026 to reassure the US that it still plans to carry out a major trade agreement, after President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Korean imports. Trump said the tariff increase was a response
See MoreUS: IRS opens individual income tax filing season for 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 26 January 2026, that it has opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025. The IRS expects about 164 million
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Mexico signs CRS MCAA addendum to expand crypto reporting
Mexico signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) on 21 November 2025. The addendum updates the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) with additional reporting
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Mexico announces UMA values for 2026
Mexico has gazetted the values of the Unit of Measurement and Update (UMA) for 2026 on 9 January 2026. The UMA is a key reference used in Mexico to calculate various administrative and fiscal obligations, including fines, fees, and social
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Bolivia: Ministry of Economy and Public Finance proposes 100% VAT credit restoration for fuel purchases
Bolivia’s Ministry of Economy and Public Finance submitted a draft law on 31 December 2025 to repeal the 70% cap on VAT tax credits for fuel purchases, aiming to restore full (100%) credit recognition for gasoline and diesel. The move follows
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Mexico launches 2026 fiscal regularisation programme
The Tax Administration Service (SAT) of Mexico has announced on 22 January 2026 the implementation of the Fiscal Regularisation Programme 2026, targeting individuals and companies with income of up to MXN 300 million during the 2024 fiscal
See MoreMexico: SAT clarifies proof of tax status not required for electronic invoices
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has confirmed, on 20 January 2026, that the Proof of Tax Status (Constancia de Situación Fiscal, CSF) is not mandatory for issuing electronic invoices (CFDI). Any issuer who conditions the issuance of a
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OECD publishes transfer pricing profiles for eight countries
The OECD has published the revised transfer pricing country profiles, including profiles for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Korea (Rep.), and Norway on 22 January 2026. These profiles focus on countries'
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