US: IRS reminds taxpayers who filed for extensions for 15 October 2025 tax return deadline

15 October, 2025

The IRS reminded taxpayers that 15 October 2025 is the deadline to file 2024 tax returns for those who obtained an extension. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 14 October 2025, in which it reminded individuals who filed

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Dominican Republic: DGII extends deadline for obtaining free digital certificates

14 October, 2025

DGII extended the deadline for free digital certificates required under its electronic invoicing system ahead of 2025–2026 compliance mandates. The General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) of the Dominican Republic announced, on 8 October

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Dominican Republic: DGII to accept credit card tax payments

13 October, 2025

Tax Authority allowed taxpayers to pay taxes by credit card through Banco de Reservas’ digital channels starting in October 2025.  The Dominican Republic’s Tax Authority (DGII) will allow taxpayers to pay taxes using credit cards starting in

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Costa Rica: DGT revises real estate transfer withholding tax

13 October, 2025

Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0051-2025 repeals the 2% withholding tax for residents on real estate gains while keeping the 2.5% final withholding tax for non-residents.  Costa Rica tax administration (DGT) published Resolution No.

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Dominican Republic: DGII consults VAT withholding rule update

13 October, 2025

This consultation will be open until Friday 12 December 2025.. The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) has launched a public consultation on the draft “General Rule amending Article 8 of General Rule No.

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US: Trump to impose 100% additional tariffs on Chinese imports in response to rare earth export restrictions

13 October, 2025

President Trump announced additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and new export controls on US software in response to China’s tightened restrictions on rare earth exports. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, on 11 October

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Brazil issues updated rules for indirect tax reporting

10 October, 2025

The updated guideline requires taxpayers to include IBS, CBS, and IS amounts in the total value reported on fiscal documents. Brazil has published new guidelines on the reporting of indirect taxes for the 2026 fiscal year, titled, Practical Guide

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Argentina: ARCA launches second phase of PAIS tax refund programme for importers

10 October, 2025

ARCA opened the second phase of a special procedure allowing importers to reclaim overpaid PAIS tax, with refund requests accepted from 6 October to 19 November 2025, following an initial stage earlier in the year. Argentina’s tax authority

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Panama: Cabinet approves TIEA with Ecuador

10 October, 2025

The agreement aims to enhance transparency and cooperation on tax matters between the two nations.  Panama's Cabinet has approved the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with Ecuador on 30 September 2025. A TIEA is a bilateral

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El Salvador: DGII introduces Form F-935 to report withholding taxes by foreign agents, individuals, entities

10 October, 2025

The notice instructs foreign agents to report all withholding taxes on the Form by the 15th of the month after the taxes were withheld. El Salvador’s tax administration (DGII) released a notice on 30 September 2025, introducing Form F-935 for

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US: IRS announces 2026 tax inflation adjustments, includes amendments from One Big Beautiful Bill

10 October, 2025

The IRS detailed annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2026, affecting over 60 tax provisions, including tax rate schedules and other related changes.  The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, detailing

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Costa Rica: DGT extends October tax deadlines amid TRIBU-CR system transition

10 October, 2025

Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0047-2025 grants a one-time extension, moving the deadline for self-assessment tax returns and July–August 2025 information returns. Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0047-2025 in

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Amending protocol to Brazil, Chile tax treaty enters into force

10 October, 2025

Signed on 3 March 2022, the protocol aims to update and modernise the 2001 agreement, aligning it more closely with current international tax standards and enhancing tax cooperation between the two countries. The amending protocol to the

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Ecuador: Constitutional Court strikes down public integrity law covering tax amnesty,  interest on refunds changes

09 October, 2025

The Court's decision invalidates all provisions of the law, including the tax amnesty and refund interest adjustments.  Ecuador's Constitutional Court declared the Organic Law on Public Integrity unconstitutional on 26 September 2025, which

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Brazil: Senate passes second bill on new consumption tax framework

09 October, 2025

The Bill has now been forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies for additional review and discussion. Brazil’s Senate has passed Complementary Bill (PLP) 108/2024 on 30 September 2025, which is the second legislative effort to structure the

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Argentina suspends export duties on aluminium, steel until December 2025

09 October, 2025

The temporary suspension of export duties will last until the end of 2025.  Argentina's government has announced a temporary removal of export taxes on aluminium, steel, and related products, which went into effect on 8 October 2025. The

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Uruguay: Economy and Finance Minister proposes amendments to global minimum tax for 2025–29 budget bill 

09 October, 2025

The 2025–29 Budget Bill proposes a new domestic minimum tax for large multinational groups from 2027. Uruguay’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Azucena María Arbeleche Perdomo, has introduced proposed changes to the global minimum tax

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US: Trump to postpone implementation of 25% tariff on trucks by one month

08 October, 2025

The tariff was initially announced as part of a broader package of import duties unveiled last month, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and addressing what the administration has described as national security concerns. President

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