Argentina introduces new incentives for micro, small, medium-sized entities
The Argentine government’s Executive Branch has issued regulations to implement the new tax incentives regime (RIMI) for productive investments by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with the publication of Decree No. 242/2026 under Law No.
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Brazil: RFB releases 2026 individual tax guide with FAQs
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has published its updated individual tax guidance document, "Questions and Answers IRPF 2026," to help citizens complete their annual income tax returns accurately on 22 April 2026. The publication addresses
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Dominican Republic: DGII issues inflation multiplier, exchange rates and capital asset adjustment tables for FY 2026
The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) has issued Resolution No. DDG-AR1-2026-00003 on 15 April 2026, establishing multipliers and adjustments for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. The resolution, issued by
See MoreBrazil: RFB consults substance-based tax incentive safe harbour rules
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service has initiated a public consultation on significant amendments to Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.228, issued on 3 October 2024. The proposed changes aim to align the country's qualified domestic minimum top-up tax
See MoreArgentina: Buenos Aires launches strategic investment regime with tax benefits up to 65%
The Province of Buenos Aires has introduced the Provincial Strategic Investment Regime under Law 15,510, offering substantial tax incentives to attract productive investments that strengthen the region's economy and development. Investment
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US: New York Governor, Mayor propose tax on luxury second homes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a joint proposal on 15 April 2026 to impose a new tax on second homes valued above USD 5 million. The measure specifically targets ultra-wealthy individuals who maintain expensive
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US: Trump pledges to ‘remember’ companies skipping tariff refunds
President Donald Trump said he will take note of companies that choose not to claim refunds on tariffs recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, hinting at potential future benefits for those who abstain. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, 21 April
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Colombia Constitutional Court strikes down VAT, excise hikes in emergency decree
Colombia’s Constitutional Court issued a press release on 17 April 2026 confirming that Legislative Decree No. 1474 of 29 December 2025 has been declared unconstitutional. The summary refers to Sentencia C-079/26, as set out in the Court’s
See MoreUS: IRS issues Whistleblower Alert, expands efforts to uncover fraud
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Whistleblower Alert on 17 April 2026, highlighting an area of concern about misuse, diversion or fraudulent use of federal funds by tax-exempt organisations, individuals and businesses, and urged the
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Bolivia: SIN updates financial statement filing rules, extends corporate tax deadline
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has approved Board Resolution (RND) 102600000014, introducing changes to the submission of financial statements, annual reports, and transfer pricing studies, while extending the deadline for the submission of
See MoreUS: IRS launches new online tool to help taxpayers resolve tax debt
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 16 April 2026 a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt. The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple, accessible way to explore payment
See MoreBrazi: RFB consults on CSLL surcharge regulation updates
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has launched a public consultation process on 17 April 2026 to amend Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,228/2024, which governs the CSLL Surcharge. Interested parties can submit their
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Canada: Government to release Spring Economic Update on 28 April 2026
Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue announced on 15 April 2026 that he will table the Spring Economic Update 2026 on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. In the Spring Economic Update 2026, the government will provide an update on its plan to
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Saudi Arabia, US sign tax information exchange agreement
Saudi Arabia and the US signed an exchange of information agreement relating to tax matters on 14 April 2026. During a meeting, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan discussed
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Bolivia: SIN enacts 100% VAT credit restoration for fuel purchases
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has removed the long-standing restriction on fuel-related tax credits, allowing taxpayers to claim 100% of VAT on gasoline and diesel invoices. Previously, only 70% was creditable, leaving businesses to absorb
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Nicaragua expands tax incentives for free trade zone regime
Nicaragua has introduced a major overhaul of its free trade zone framework through Law No. 1278, published in the Official Gazette on 9 April 2026 and signed into law on 8 April 2026. The reform strengthens fiscal incentives for both free trade zone
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Colombia to raise reciprocal tariff on Ecuador imports
The Colombian government has confirmed that it will raise its ad valorem reciprocal tariff on a range of imports originating from Ecuador from 50% to 100%, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. According to a presidential
See MoreArgentina: ARCA introduces simplified tax regime under “tax innocence” approach
Argentina’s tax administration (ARCA) has launched enrollment for a new Simplified Income Tax Regime, marking a significant change in how taxes are assessed on 14 April 2026. The initiative moves away from the traditional assumption of tax
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