US: IRS introduces free options, resources for preparing and filing taxes in 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 20 March 2026 reminding taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax returns that free options and resources are available on IRS.gov. Whether taxpayers prefer to prepare their own
See MoreUS consults 2026–2027 priority guidance plan
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury released Notice 2026-23 on 23 March 2026, inviting public recommendations for items to be included in the 2026–2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The Priority Guidance Plan is used
See MoreUS: IRS to host webinar on One, Big, Beautiful Bill business tax provisions
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has scheduled a webinar for 24 March 2026 at 2 PM Eastern time to explain business tax provisions introduced under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Tax professionals can earn two continuing education credits for
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US: IRS sets final deadline to claim unclaimed 2022 tax refunds
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 20 March 2026 that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an 15 April deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that
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Croatia: Government authorises renegotiations to amend tax treaty with US
Croatia’s government has initiated proceedings, on 18 March 2026, to sign an amending protocol with the US government that will modify the existing convention on avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion regarding income taxes. The
See MoreUS, Mexico hold discussions in advance of USMCA joint review
The US Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard have convened on 18 March 2026 to kick off bilateral technical discussions in advance of the USMCA Joint Review on 1 July 2026. Technical teams
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US moves forward with USD 166 billion refund for IEEPA tariffs
The US government is progressing on a four-part system to refund USD 166 billion in tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with progress estimated between 40% and 80%, according to a recent court
See MoreUS launches trade investigations against 60 largest trading partners over forced labour practices
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) on 12 March 2026 initiated investigations of 60 economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigations will determine whether acts, policies, and practices of each of these economies
See MoreUS, Ecuador sign reciprocal trade agreementÂ
The US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and Ecuadorian Minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo signed a reciprocal trade agreement opening Ecuador's market of over 18 million consumers to American agricultural and industrial exports on 13 March
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US: JEC brief outlines economic benefits of border adjustment reforms for American consumers, businesses
The US Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released a brief entitled ‘Border Tax Adjustment Would Curtail Profit Shifting and Provide Other Benefits, With Limited Transition Effects’ on 11 March 2026, which outlines the economic case for moving from
See MoreUS: Senate passes bill to block Russia-related tax benefits
The US Senate unanimously approved the Honor Act (S.327) during the week of 9 March 2026. The legislation prevents American companies from claiming foreign tax credits or deductions on taxes paid to Russia. Introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez
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Singapore to engage USTR over Section 301 probe citing disputed trade data
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Thursday, 12 March 2026, that it will engage with the US Trade Representative (USTR) to clarify data and details of a Section 301 trade investigation targeting excess industrial capacity. The
See MoreUS: 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
See MoreUS: Treasury issues list of nations obliged to comply with international boycottÂ
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
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
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
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