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Adopción del modelo de agentes para ampliar el alcance de la KRA y fortalecer el cumplimiento tributario entre los pequeños contribuyentes
This article examines Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) adoption of an agent model to expand tax compliance among small taxpayers. The…
Navigating Malaysia’s E-Invoicing Mandate: The Latest LHDN Rules, Timelines, and Compliance Strategies
This article covers Malaysia's e-invoicing mandate introduced by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), detailing the latest rules, implementation timelines, and…
Mich. Homeowner Qualifies For Exemption, Court Rules
A Michigan court has ruled that a homeowner qualifies for a property tax exemption, determining that the taxpayer met the…
VAT headaches: E-Invoicing Mismatches – When the Legal Invoice and the ERP Output Differ
This article addresses a common practical problem for VAT compliance teams: discrepancies between the legally required invoice format and what…
Setting the Standard: A Major Development in Connecticut Domicile Cases
A significant legal development in Connecticut domicile cases establishes a new standard for determining taxpayer residency status. Domicile determinations are…
Golden brick VAT reform: could new rules help accelerate affordable housing delivery?
This article examines proposed VAT reforms around the 'golden brick' rule in the UK, which determines when zero-rating applies to…
Interest payable following delayed reimbursement of a VAT credit
This article examines the entitlement to interest when tax authorities delay reimbursement of a VAT credit balance. It covers the…
Private Internet-Service Invoices May Be Issued Outside KSeF
Poland's KSeF (Krajowy System e-Faktur) mandatory eInvoicing system contains an exception: private internet service invoices may be issued outside the…
Binding VAT Rate Information Provides Protection Against Classification Risk
This article explains how Binding VAT Rate Information (BVRI) rulings provide businesses with legal certainty and protection against the risk…
France VAT Guide: TVA, E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Requirements
This comprehensive guide covers France's VAT (TVA) system alongside its mandatory eInvoicing and eReporting requirements. France is implementing a phased…
IGST Revenue Settlement 2026: New Rules Clarify ITC Reversals and Credit Alignment
New rules for 2026 clarify the settlement of Integrated GST (IGST) revenue between the Centre and states in India, with…
Sales tax chaos: Hybrid vehicle makers halt production
Pakistani hybrid vehicle manufacturers have halted production amid sales tax confusion following policy changes that created uncertainty over applicable tax…
Pakistan, Hong Kong sign arrangement on customs cooperation
Pakistan and Hong Kong have signed a customs cooperation arrangement aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, improving information sharing, and strengthening…
FBR starts Tajir Asan registration on IRIS portal for new taxpayers
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched the Tajir Asan scheme registration on its IRIS portal, targeting new taxpayers…
Can an individual fall within the scope of transfer pricing? Yes – and sooner than you think
This article examines whether individuals can fall within the scope of transfer pricing rules, with a focus on Poland. It…
CBDT Rolls Out One-Time Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a one-time foreign asset disclosure scheme, allowing taxpayers to voluntarily declare…
Maryland Tax Court Invalidates Digital Ad Tax on Constitutional and ITFA Grounds
The Maryland Tax Court has invalidated Maryland's digital advertising tax on both constitutional and Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) grounds.…
Tax Authority Clarifies VAT Calculation on Oil, Gas, and Government Contracts
A tax authority has issued clarifications on VAT calculation methods applicable to oil and gas transactions and government contracts. The…
Bangladesh Plans Uniform VAT Rate to Expand Tax Net for Small Businesses
Bangladesh is planning to introduce a uniform VAT rate aimed at broadening the tax base by bringing small businesses into…
Revised VAT Invoice Format Mandatory from October 1, 2026
A revised VAT invoice format becomes mandatory from October 1, 2026, requiring businesses to comply with updated invoicing requirements. The…
Bangladesh Businesses Suffer as VAT Refunds Remain Stuck at NBR
Businesses in Bangladesh are facing significant cash flow difficulties as VAT refunds remain stalled at the National Board of Revenue…
UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): compliance guide for importers
The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduces a carbon cost on imports of certain carbon-intensive goods entering the UK,…
Extend Child Benefit for your teen before 31 August
UK government reminds families to extend Child Benefit claims for teenagers before the 31 August deadline, as payments stop automatically…
When You Move to the Netherlands, Dutch Tax Rules Come With It
This article outlines Dutch tax obligations for foreign entrepreneurs relocating to the Netherlands, covering key rules around BV (besloten vennootschap)…
One House, Two Houses or Three? The Changing Tax Story of Home Ownership
This article examines the tax implications of owning one, two, or three residential properties, covering how tax treatment of home…
Oman Sets Mandatory e-Invoicing Dates for 2027
Oman has announced mandatory e-invoicing implementation dates for 2027, establishing a structured rollout for businesses operating in the country. The…
129 Days Late, But Not Too Late: Nagpur ITAT directed CIT (A) to decide the case on merits after providing an opportunity of hearing to the Assessee
The Nagpur Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled that a 129-day delay in filing an appeal before the Commissioner of…
Madras HC: GST Search Legality Can’t Be Contested After Provisional Release of Seized Goods
The Madras High Court ruled that taxpayers cannot challenge the legality of a GST search and seizure operation after accepting…
Income Tax Reassessment Notice Issued to a Dead Person: ITAT Nagpur Restores Case to CIT(A)
The Nagpur bench of India's Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) addressed a case where an income tax reassessment notice was…
STBA Delhi Seeks Early Enablement of GSTR-9 and 9C Filing Utilities for FY 2025-26
The Sales Tax Bar Association (STBA) Delhi has formally requested early activation of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing utilities for FY…
Germany reforms VAT Groups with election system 2030
Germany is reforming its VAT group rules by introducing an election-based system effective 2030. Under the current regime, VAT grouping…
Serbia: E-invoicing bill expands VAT reporting requirements
Serbia is expanding its VAT reporting requirements through new e-invoicing legislation. The bill introduces broader electronic VAT reporting obligations, building…
Malaysia enables an e-invoice amnesty mechanism until end 2026
Malaysia has introduced an e-invoice amnesty mechanism running through the end of 2026, providing businesses relief during the country's phased…
Apply for an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HMRC provides guidance on applying for an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), which is…
New Section 232 Proclamation Targets Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A new Section 232 proclamation has been issued targeting imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones), invoking national security provisions to…
New Section 232 Proclamation Targets Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A new Section 232 proclamation imposes national security-based tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones). Section 232 of the…
Zanzibar imposes VAT on foreign digital services
Zanzibar has introduced VAT obligations on foreign digital services supplied to local consumers, joining a growing number of jurisdictions extending…
Townsend: Federal Tax Procedure 2026
John Townsend's Federal Tax Procedure 2026 is an updated practitioner and student reference covering U.S. federal tax procedural law, including…
Delhi HC: Advocates Acting as Insolvency Professionals Mandated to Obtain GST Registration
The Delhi High Court has ruled that advocates acting in the capacity of insolvency professionals are mandated to obtain GST…
ECJ VAT Case – C-512/26 (Commission v Spain) – Action – VAT rates reform: failure to transpose Directive (EU) 2022/542
The European Commission has filed an infringement action against Spain before the ECJ (Case C-512/26) for failure to transpose Directive…
ECJ VAT Case – C-504/26 (Commission v Spain) – Action – Small enterprises VAT scheme: failure to transpose Directive (EU) 2020/285
The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Spain at the ECJ (Case C-504/26) for failing to transpose Directive (EU)…
New European Court VAT Case – T-520/26 (Frexport) – No details known yet
A new VAT case, T-520/26 (Frexport), has been filed before the European General Court. No substantive details regarding the subject…
New European Court VAT Case – T-519/26 (Liege Cargo Agency) – No details known yet
A new VAT case, T-519/26 (Liege Cargo Agency), has been filed before the European General Court. No substantive details regarding…
New European Court VAT Case – T-518/26 (Wlecka) – No details known yet
A new VAT case, T-518/26 (Wlecka), has been filed before the European General Court. No substantive details regarding the subject…
There May Be a Billion-Dollar Tax Play Hidden in the LA Lakers Sale, and It Probably Won’t Happen
An analysis of potential tax planning strategies embedded in the sale of the LA Lakers NBA franchise. The piece explores…
‘Deemed Disposition’ of all your Assets at Death: Tax Planning for Canadian Business Owners with High-Net-Worth Estates
This article explains the Canadian tax concept of 'deemed disposition,' which treats a deceased individual as having sold all capital…
Azam: The United States, China, and the OECD-UN Rivalry in Global Tax Governance
This article examines the geopolitical rivalry between the OECD and the UN in shaping global tax governance, with particular focus…
FBR slaps new daily fines on delayed customs clearance starting Oct 1
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new daily fines on delayed customs clearance, effective October 1. The measure…
FBR raises customs penalties to Rs1m for key violations
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised customs penalties to Rs1 million for key violations, marking a substantial increase…
CIT Upholds Trump’s Suspension of the De Minimis Tariff Exemption
The Court of International Trade (CIT) has upheld the Trump administration's suspension of the de minimis tariff exemption, a significant…
Germany Approves 2026 Tax Bill Introducing VAT Consolidation Option from 2030
Germany's parliament has approved a 2026 Tax Bill introducing an optional VAT consolidation (Organschaft) regime, effective from 2030. The measure…
VAT Committee: Transfer Pricing Adjustments at Variable Prices May Be Relevant
The EU VAT Committee has issued guidance indicating that transfer pricing adjustments in variable pricing arrangements may carry VAT relevance.…
Swiss VAT Practice Change on Membership Fees
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration has announced a practice change regarding the VAT treatment of membership fees. Previously, such fees…
Liechtenstein Tax Administration Extends VAT Return Filing Deadline to September 2026
The Liechtenstein Tax Administration has announced an extension of the VAT return filing deadline to September 2026. This administrative update…
Corporate Holiday Homes and VAT: Clarifying the Case Law
This article provides an analysis of VAT case law concerning corporate holiday homes, examining how courts have treated the deductibility…
92 Country Profiles on E-Invoicing, E-Reporting, E-Transport, SAF-T Mandates, and ViDA Initiatives
A comprehensive reference covering e-invoicing, e-reporting, e-transport, SAF-T mandates, and ViDA initiatives across 92 countries. This resource provides practitioners with…
Taxation by assessment does not automatically eliminate the right to deduct input VAT
A tax ruling or commentary clarifying that where a taxpayer is assessed to tax by tax authorities, this does not…
Bahrain Tightens Invoice Descriptions and Capital-Assets Adjustments in Updated VAT Guide
Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue has updated its VAT guide to introduce stricter requirements around invoice descriptions and the capital…
Taiwan Clarifies E-Invoice Allowance Note Obligations for Returns and Discounts
Taiwan's tax authority has issued clarifications on the obligations for issuing e-invoice allowance notes when goods are returned or discounts…
Philippines E-Invoicing 2026: Key Dates, Requirements, and Compliance Roadmap
The Philippines is rolling out its mandatory e-invoicing regime in 2026, with this article outlining key implementation dates, technical requirements,…
Delhi HC Defers Decision on GST Penalty for Non-Taxable Persons Under Section 122(1) Pending SC Proceedings
The Delhi High Court has deferred its decision on whether GST penalties under Section 122(1) can be imposed on non-taxable…
Mauritania brings foreign digital services into the VAT net
Mauritania has introduced VAT obligations for foreign digital service providers supplying services to customers within the country. This regulatory update…
Is SaaS Taxable? How Sales Tax Applies to Software Services
This article examines the sales tax treatment of Software as a Service (SaaS) across U.S. states, a complex and inconsistent…
Florida Property Tax Proposal Lacked Transparency, State’s Attorney General Says
Florida's Attorney General has raised concerns over a property tax proposal, citing a lack of transparency in how it was…
Vehicle Miles Traveled Taxes Need Not Invade Drivers’ Privacy
The Tax Foundation examines Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) taxes as an alternative to fuel excise taxes, addressing privacy concerns that…
4 Questions On Excess Manufacturing Capacity Tariffs
Analysis of tariff policy questions surrounding excess manufacturing capacity, examining how trade authorities are approaching punitive duties on goods produced…
Judicial Review of CRA Decisions: Challenging a CRA Refusal in Federal Court
This article explains how Canadian taxpayers can challenge Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decisions through judicial review in Federal Court. It…
Maryland Court Strikes Down Digital Ad Tax
A Maryland court has struck down the state's first-in-the-nation digital advertising tax, which imposed levies of 2.5% to 10% on…
Colo. Taxpayer Says $490M Court Project Violates TABOR
A Colorado taxpayer is challenging a $490 million courthouse construction project, arguing it violates the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR),…
Sistemas Integrados de Datos Tributario-Ambientales (SIDTA). Gobernanza de los datos públicos e interoperabilidad en América Latina
This article from CIAT examines Integrated Tax-Environmental Data Systems (SIDTA) in Latin America, focusing on how tax authorities can integrate…
11th Circ. Mulls Tax Court's Cut To $33M Easement Deduction
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a Tax Court decision that significantly reduced a $33 million conservation easement…
Chicago Auto Lease Tax Is Unconstitutional, Suit Says
A lawsuit challenges Chicago's auto lease tax as unconstitutional, alleging the city's levy on vehicle lease transactions discriminates against or…
NYC Can Keep Rolling Out the Pied-à-Terre Tax, at Least for Now, Judge Rules
A New York judge has ruled that New York City can continue implementing its pied-à-terre tax on non-primary residences owned…
Good Tax Reform Starts with Good Process
The Tax Foundation examines tax reform efforts in the Dominican Republic, emphasizing that effective tax reform requires a sound legislative…
Six Companies Reaped $83 Billion in Federal Tax Breaks in 2025
A report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) highlights that six major U.S. corporations collectively claimed approximately…
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