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Universities UK: a £6bn lesson in bad tax policy
Universities UK has put forward a proposal regarding National Insurance contributions that highlights flawed tax policy thinking. The piece critiques…
State Rundown 9/10: States Brace for (and in Some Cases Embrace) Ballots and Budgets
This ITEP state rundown covers tax-related ballot measures and budget developments across multiple U.S. states. States are preparing for upcoming…
Govt cuts duties on imported mobile phones, premium handset RD falls 20pc
Pakistan's government has reduced customs duties on imported mobile phones, with the regulatory duty (RD) on premium handsets falling by…
Visitor levy in England
The UK government has launched a consultation on introducing an overnight visitor levy in England, similar to tourist taxes already…
CBIC Defends GST Growth Calculation Method Amid Data Manipulation Claims
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has defended its methodology for calculating GST revenue growth figures following…
Private Schools and Tax-Exempt Status: Understanding the IRS’s Proposed Changes to Racial Nondiscrimination Requirements
The IRS has proposed changes to racial nondiscrimination requirements for private schools seeking or maintaining tax-exempt status. The proposed updates…
Can AI Finally Tame the K-1?
The article explores whether artificial intelligence can effectively handle the complexity of Schedule K-1 tax forms, which report partnership, S-corporation,…
Seed Company on Leased Land Can Earn Exempt Agricultural Income
An Indian ruling clarifies that a seed company operating on leased agricultural land can qualify for exemption on agricultural income…
New roles and responsibilities: redefining accountability at the EU border
The EU is redefining roles and accountability at its borders, with significant implications for customs and trade compliance. The article…
Rajkot ITAT Holds Entire Joint Property Purchase Cannot Be Taxed Without Identifying Assessee’s Share
The Rajkot Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that where a property is jointly purchased, tax authorities cannot assess…
North Macedonia Proposes Phased E-Invoicing Mandate from April 2027
North Macedonia is proposing a phased e-invoicing mandate set to begin in April 2027. The initiative would require businesses to…
₹5.01 Crore Suppressed Sales, But Only ₹10.02 Lakh Taxable
An Indian tax case examines a situation where ₹5.01 crore in suppressed sales was detected, yet the taxable addition was…
Key VAT updates for September 2026
This article from Saffery covers key VAT developments for September 2026, likely including regulatory updates, HMRC guidance changes, case law,…
Spanish B2B Crea y Crece e-invoice & e-reporting 1st Oct 2027 delay
Spain has delayed the mandatory B2B e-invoicing requirement under the Crea y Crece law, with the new deadline set for…
New Guide Shows How Firms Build New Sales Tax Service Lines
A new guide offers accounting firms a roadmap for establishing sales tax service lines as a revenue opportunity. As sales…
Chennai GSTAT to Examine Direct Availment of GST ITC by Transferee After Merger Without Section 18(3) & Rule 41 Compliance
The Chennai GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is set to examine whether a transferee company can directly avail GST Input Tax…
5 Top AI-Powered Tax Compliance Tools in 2026
An overview of leading AI-powered tax compliance tools available in 2026, highlighting software solutions that assist tax practitioners with automating…
ViDA’s overlooked 2028 digital identity challenge
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package introduces a largely overlooked digital identity verification challenge set for 2028.…
Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026: 60% Tax or Just ₹1 Lakh?
India's Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026 presents taxpayers with a critical choice: voluntarily disclose undisclosed foreign assets and face a…
Suspicion Is Not Income: Karnataka HC Rejects Tax Additions Based on Extrapolation
The Karnataka High Court has ruled against income tax additions made purely on the basis of suspicion and statistical extrapolation,…
US Indiana Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
Indiana imposes sales tax on a range of digital products, software, and SaaS offerings, making it important for businesses to…
Germany Clarifies Rules on Mandatory E-Invoicing
Germany's tax authorities have issued clarifications on the mandatory e-invoicing rules that came into force in 2025. The guidance addresses…
Nepal Tax Agency Releases 2026 Finance Act Information Booklet
Nepal's tax authority has published an information booklet summarizing the key provisions of the 2026 Finance Act. The booklet covers…
Why Builder Status Matters in CRA GST/HST Tax Audits
Canada's CRA applies specific GST/HST rules to individuals or entities classified as 'builders' under the Excise Tax Act, with significant…
Chile Tax Agency Implements Electronic Tax Document Validation for E-Invoicing
Chile's tax agency (SII) has implemented an electronic validation system for tax documents within its e-invoicing framework. The update introduces…
France E-Invoicing for Retailers: POS and E-Reporting
France's e-invoicing reform introduces specific obligations for retailers, particularly around the use of point-of-sale (POS) systems and e-reporting requirements. Since…
Taiwan: Business tax treatment of virtual assets
Taiwan has issued guidance on the business tax (VAT) treatment of virtual assets, clarifying how transactions involving cryptocurrencies and other…
Taiwan takes cryptocurrencies and stablecoins outside VAT
Taiwan has moved to exempt cryptocurrencies and stablecoins from VAT, treating them as outside the scope of value-added tax. The…
Defunct Tax Startup CEO Charged In $13.3M Investor Fraud
The CEO of a now-defunct tax technology startup faces federal charges in connection with an alleged $13.3 million investor fraud…
The Tax Problem You, Me, and Patrick Mahomes Have in Common
This Tax Foundation article uses Patrick Mahomes as a relatable entry point to explore a common tax problem facing ordinary…
Aviation Co. Challenges Colo. County's $33M Tax Valuation
An aviation company is challenging a Colorado county's $33 million tax valuation assessment, disputing the basis on which local authorities…
Deutschlands B2B-E-Rechnungspflicht: Was Unternehmen über den Übergang wissen müssen
Germany's B2B e-invoicing mandate is rolling out in phases, requiring businesses to adapt their invoicing processes. From January 2025, all…
US Expats Face Another Tax Setback: Is It Time to Finally Renounce US Citizenship?
US expatriates face ongoing tax challenges under the US citizenship-based taxation system, prompting renewed debate about renouncing US citizenship. The…
HMRC To Make Non-UK VAT Group Members Claim Refunds
HMRC is set to require non-UK members of VAT groups to claim refunds directly through a separate mechanism rather than…
Even an Ideal Business Tax Base Can’t Justify an 80 Percent Business Tax Rate
A Tax Foundation analysis argues that even with a theoretically perfect business tax base, an 80 percent tax rate would…
The Destination-Based Cash Flow Tax Remains a Strong Option for US Business Tax Reform
The Tax Foundation examines the destination-based cash flow tax (DBCFT) as a viable option for reforming US business taxation. The…
Policy paper: Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM): Policy summary
The UK government has published a policy summary on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes a carbon cost…
Ohio Bill Would Limit Tax Breaks For Institutional Investors
An Ohio legislative bill proposes limiting tax breaks available to institutional investors, targeting preferential tax treatment that large-scale investors currently…
Tax Reforms Lead to 1.32 Crore Updated Returns and ₹16,083 Crore in Additional Tax: CBDT Member
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reported significant results from recent tax reforms, with 1.32 crore updated income…
FBR redraws enforcement map to crackdown on illicit money flows
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is restructuring its enforcement operations to combat illicit financial flows. The initiative involves redrawing…
FBR mandates 5pc tax on social media influencers & content creators
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a 5% withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers and…
Policy paper: Introduction of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The UK government has introduced legislation establishing its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect from 2027. The…
GST Council May Consider Flat 5% GST Rate for Renewable EPC Contracts
India's GST Council is reportedly deliberating a uniform 5% GST rate for renewable energy Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts,…
For Millionaires in Illinois’ Most Populous County, Voter Tax Question Could Cost You
A ballot measure in Cook County, Illinois, could impose a significant additional tax burden on millionaires if approved by voters.…
HMRC Launches New Tax Registration Service
HMRC has launched a new tax registration service, modernizing the process by which businesses and individuals register for tax obligations…
ECJ A&P Deco: VAT adjustment on transfer of a business with lease of the building
The European Court of Justice ruled in the A&P Deco case on VAT adjustment obligations when a business is transferred…
Policy paper: Anti‑avoidance information notices
HMRC has published a policy paper on anti-avoidance information notices, outlining the authority's powers to require information from taxpayers and…
Official Statistics: VAT gap estimates
HMRC has released updated official statistics on the UK VAT gap — the difference between VAT theoretically owed and VAT…
National Tax Journal Publishes New Issue
The National Tax Journal has published a new issue featuring peer-reviewed research on tax policy and related topics. As a…
TDS on Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) U/S 393(1) [Earlier 194S]
This article explains the TDS provisions applicable to Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) under Section 393(1) of India's tax law, previously…
UK VAT Refund Claim Rules Tightened for Non-UK VAT Group Members
The UK has tightened rules governing VAT refund claims by non-UK members of UK VAT groups. Under the updated rules,…
Poland’s KSeF e-Invoicing to Boost VAT Revenue from 2027
Poland's mandatory KSeF (Krajowy System e-Faktur) e-invoicing system is projected to significantly increase VAT revenue collection from 2027 onwards, when…
BIR Lets Transitioning Exporters Claim VAT Refunds
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued guidance allowing exporters who are transitioning their VAT registration status to…
Calcutta HC Rules GST Notice Issued to Deceased Person Invalid, Directs Notice to Legal Heirs
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a GST notice issued to a deceased individual is legally invalid, directing tax…
DVO Cannot Come First: Books Must Be Rejected Before Valuation Reference
An Indian tax ruling clarifies that tax authorities cannot refer a case to the District Valuation Officer (DVO) for property…
Poland expects KSeF 10% VAT boost 2027
Poland anticipates a significant 10% boost in VAT revenue collections following the mandatory rollout of its KSeF (Krajowy System e-Faktur)…
Form 3CD Is Changing: The Clauses That Can Make Tax Audit More Challenging
India's Form 3CD, the tax audit report form, is undergoing significant changes that will make the audit process more demanding…
Slovenia VAT Rules for Short-Term Rentals via Digital Platforms
Slovenia has introduced VAT rules specifically governing short-term rental services provided through digital platforms. The regulations address how VAT obligations…
EU VAT fraud bigger than feared
New analysis reveals that VAT fraud across the European Union is significantly larger than previously estimated, with losses exceeding earlier…
Chile: Digital content income reporting from 2027
Chile is introducing mandatory income reporting requirements for digital content creators starting in 2027. The new rules will require platforms…
Argentina Expands Mandatory E-Invoicing to Monotributo and VAT-Exempt Taxpayers
Argentina has extended its mandatory e-invoicing requirements to cover Monotributo (simplified tax regime) taxpayers and VAT-exempt entities. This regulatory expansion…
Judge Nixes Atty's Bid For More Depositions In $12M Tax Suit
A judge has denied an attorney's request for additional depositions in a $12 million tax lawsuit. The ruling limits the…
Tax Court Is Changing Where (and How) Taxpayers Go To Trial
The U.S. Tax Court is implementing changes to trial locations and procedures, affecting how and where taxpayers litigate their cases.…
AICPA seeks IRS clarity on AI guidelines, CPA fees
The AICPA has formally requested IRS clarification on guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence in tax practice, as well…
AICPA seeks IRS clarity on AI guidelines, CPA fees
The AICPA has formally requested the IRS to provide clearer guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in tax practice…
Wisconsin Dairy Hit With Retaliatory Tariffs:
Wisconsin dairy producers are facing retaliatory tariffs imposed by trading partners in response to US trade measures. The article examines…
Tax Court Adds Five New Trial Locations, Expands Roles
The U.S. Tax Court has announced the addition of five new trial locations and an expansion of judicial roles, improving…
OECD Says Corporate Tax Rates Stayed Flat At 21.2% In 2025
The OECD has reported that global statutory corporate income tax rates remained flat at an average of 21.2% in 2025,…
Colo. County Repeating Illegal Valuation, Airport Lessee Says
An airport lessee is alleging that a Colorado county is repeatedly applying an illegal property valuation methodology to assess its…
Tentando Definir FE 4: Documento, medio de intercambio de información… ¿uno excluye al otro?
This CIAT article (fourth in a series) explores the definition of electronic invoicing (FE - Factura Electrónica), examining whether an…
Tentando definir FE 3: «Factura» es un documento
The third installment in CIAT's series attempting to define electronic invoicing (FE) argues that an invoice is fundamentally a document.…
Tentando definir FE 2: «Factura» es un medio de intercambio de información
The second article in CIAT's series on defining electronic invoicing (FE) presents the argument that an invoice is primarily a…
Tentando definir FE 1: La duda
Opening CIAT's four-part series on defining electronic invoicing (FE - Factura Electrónica), this article identifies the fundamental uncertainty around what…
Canada imposes new surtaxes on certain U.S. goods and increases the surtaxes on U.S. steel and aluminum
Canada has introduced new surtaxes on certain U.S. goods while simultaneously increasing existing surtaxes on U.S. steel and aluminum imports.…
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 10 (2026): Temporary zero rate of VAT for domestic electricity in Great Britain
HMRC has published Revenue and Customs Brief 10 (2026) confirming a temporary zero rate of VAT for domestic electricity in…
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