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What Triggers a CRA Audit? Here’s the List, Compiled by a 40-year Canadian Tax Lawyer
A Canadian tax lawyer with 40 years of experience outlines the key factors that trigger a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)…
Input VAT denied where supplier and delivery evidence indicated fictitious transactions
A tax authority denied input VAT recovery where evidence suggested transactions were fictitious, with irregularities in supplier credentials and delivery…
Californians Split on Proposed Tax on Billionaires, Poll Shows
A new poll reveals California voters are evenly divided on a proposed tax targeting billionaires, reflecting deep uncertainty about the…
When Do Online Sellers Need VAT Registration in Europe?
This guide outlines when online sellers become liable for VAT registration across European jurisdictions, covering the EU's One Stop Shop…
Book: Abbott Labs and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals
A new book examines the high-profile tax dispute between Abbott Laboratories and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, exploring how…
Croatia’s Fiscalization 2.0 Mandate: The Complete Guide to B2B E-Invoicing & Peppol Integration
Croatia's Fiscalization 2.0 mandate introduces mandatory B2B e-invoicing requirements, integrating with the Peppol network for standardized electronic invoice exchange. The…
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Pours Over $100 Million Into Fighting California Billionaire Tax
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has contributed over $100 million to campaigns opposing California's proposed billionaire tax, making it one of…
E-invoice allowance note requirements clarified
Taiwan has clarified compliance requirements for electronic invoicing, specifically addressing allowance note (credit note) requirements within the e-invoice system. The…
Australia and New Zealand GST Guides: Rates, Registration and Filing Requirements
A comparative guide covering GST frameworks in Australia and New Zealand, detailing applicable rates, registration thresholds, filing frequencies, and compliance…
UAE E-invoicing: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders
The UAE is advancing its mandatory e-invoicing framework, and this practical guide outlines key implementation considerations for business leaders. The…
VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA): The Complete Guide to the EU’s VAT Reform
The EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform represents a landmark overhaul of the European VAT system, introducing mandatory…
Judge Allows Fiscal Impacts From ‘Millionaires Tax’ on Washington Ballots
A Washington state judge has ruled that fiscal impact statements related to a proposed 'millionaires tax' ballot initiative can be…
Israel Expands Immigrant Tax Relief
Israel has expanded tax relief provisions for new immigrants and returning residents, a significant development for individuals relocating to Israel.…
India: Offshore Fund Updates
India has introduced updates affecting offshore funds, with implications for fund managers and investors operating through foreign fund structures with…
Capital Gains Tax on Financial Assets: FPS Finance Unveils Its Interpretation of the Reform
Belgium's FPS Finance has released its official interpretation of the newly enacted capital gains tax reform on financial assets. The…
WSJ: The Pros and Cons of Putting Extra Dollars in a Trump Account
The Wall Street Journal examines the financial implications of contributing to a 'Trump Account' — a savings vehicle introduced under…
Tell HMRC if you've claimed too much Research and Development (R&D) tax relief
HMRC guidance on correcting overclaimed Research and Development tax relief, outlining the obligation for businesses to notify HMRC when they…
Data center taxation should be guided by sound policy, not short-term gains
This commentary examines how state and local governments should approach taxation of data centers, arguing that tax policy should prioritize…
Submitting interim and annual tax claims for ISA managers
HMRC guidance covering the process for ISA managers to submit interim and annual tax claims. ISA managers can reclaim tax…
UK Death Invisibility and HMRC
This article examines how HMRC handles the tax affairs of deceased individuals in the UK, exploring the concept of 'death…
Electric Vehicle Taxes by State, 2026
The Tax Foundation publishes a 2026 state-by-state overview of electric vehicle taxes in the United States, examining how states are…
Section 153C Cannot Be Invoked After 1 April 2021 for an “Other Person” Merely Because the Search Was Conducted Earlier: ITAT Bangalore
The ITAT Bangalore ruled that Section 153C of the Income Tax Act cannot be invoked against an 'other person' merely…
The CARF deadline crypto firms cannot afford to miss
Crypto firms face a critical deadline under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the OECD's new automatic exchange of information standard…
Is Surcharge Automatically Payable When Income Is Taxed at the Maximum Marginal Rate (MMR)? ITAT Mumbai Says No
The ITAT Mumbai ruled that surcharge is not automatically payable simply because income is taxed at the Maximum Marginal Rate…
CBDT Grants IT Exemption to District Legal Service Authority, Panchkula U/S 10(46)
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has granted income tax exemption to the District Legal Service Authority, Panchkula under…
US states expands sales tax to digital goods & SaaS
Multiple US states are expanding sales tax obligations to cover digital goods and SaaS products, reflecting a broader trend of…
Luxembourg: Bill introduces mandatory B2B e-invoicing under ViDA
Luxembourg has introduced a bill to implement mandatory B2B e-invoicing as part of the EU's VAT in the Digital Age…
Vietnam Introduces New Tax Rules for E-Commerce and Digital Platforms
Vietnam has introduced new tax rules for e-commerce and digital platforms under Decree 252/2026, targeting online transactions and digital service…
Trump’s ‘Forever’ Tariffs Are Kicking in for the Long Haul – and US Consumers Are Footing the Bill
Analysis of Trump's sustained tariff policy examines how import duties have become a long-term structural feature of US trade rather…
Insurance Sector Needs Faster RBC Implementation and GST Rationalisation, Says Parliamentary Panel
A Parliamentary Panel in India has called for faster implementation of Risk-Based Capital (RBC) norms in the insurance sector alongside…
Global Tax Treaty Negotiations Take Major Step Forward During Discussions on Draft Text
Global tax treaty negotiations have advanced significantly with discussions on draft text, marking a key development in international tax cooperation.…
New Congressional Data Center Tax Proposals Threaten US AI Investment
Congressional proposals targeting data center tax treatment pose risks to US AI investment, according to Tax Foundation analysis. The proposals…
Split 11th Circ. Backs IRS $1M Value For Contested Easement
The Eleventh Circuit, in a split decision, upheld the IRS's $1 million valuation of a contested conservation easement, ruling against…
La tributación directa de los criptoactivos. Un desafío para las administraciones tributarias
This article examines the direct taxation challenges that cryptocurrency and crypto-assets pose for tax administrations. It explores how traditional tax…
The Tax Adviser: IRS provides guidance on rollovers between retirement plans and IRAs
The IRS has issued guidance addressing rollovers between retirement plans and IRAs, providing clarification for taxpayers and practitioners navigating the…
Texas Man Cops To Role In $43M Tax Shelter Scheme
A Texas man has pleaded guilty to participating in a $43 million fraudulent tax shelter scheme, facing potential criminal penalties…
5th Circ. Narrows Tax Break Ruling For Limited Partners
The Fifth Circuit has narrowed a prior ruling on self-employment tax breaks available to limited partners, tightening the circumstances under…
Africa Wants Precedence For UN Tax Pact's Dispute Protocol
African nations are pushing for the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation's dispute resolution protocol to take precedence over…
Trump Seeks Immediate Halt to Judge’s Penalties in IRS Case
The Trump administration is seeking an immediate halt to judicial penalties imposed in a case involving the IRS, escalating a…
Trade Court Fine With Trump Ending De Minimis Tariff Break
The US Court of International Trade has upheld President Trump's executive action terminating the de minimis tariff exemption, which previously…
From Temporary to Permanent Full Expensing: Strengthening Canada’s Investment Climate
The Tax Foundation examines the economic case for making full expensing permanent in Canada, where temporary measures have allowed businesses…
Health professionals and pharmaceutical products (VAT Notice 701/57)
HMRC VAT Notice 701/57 provides updated guidance on the VAT treatment of health professionals and pharmaceutical products in the UK.…
Notice of Assessment Was Never Mailed? Federal Court of Appeal Clarifies the Taxpayer MUST FIRST PROVE NON-DELIVERY in Siam v. Canada , 2026 FCA 91
The Federal Court of Appeal in Siam v. Canada, 2026 FCA 91, clarifies the evidentiary burden when a taxpayer claims…
Missed CRA Email Notification After a Reassessment: Can You Still File a CRA Objection?
This article examines whether Canadian taxpayers who miss a CRA email notification following a reassessment can still file a valid…
State Rundown 8/13: Income Tax Elimination Fails in Missouri
Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure that would have eliminated the state income tax, a significant development in ongoing state-level…
When are Legal Fees Tax Deductible in Canada? A Canadian Tax Lawyer’s Guide
A Canadian tax lawyer's guide examining when legal fees qualify as tax deductible expenses under Canadian tax law. The article…
Indonesia updates tax representation and digital VAT collection rules
Indonesia has updated its rules governing tax representation and the collection of VAT on digital services. The regulatory changes affect…
Child Tax Credits and Child and Dependent Care Credits: What’s the Difference?
This explainer article from ITEP clarifies the distinction between two federal tax benefits: the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the…
GST Council: Andhra Pradesh Takes the Lead in AI-Driven Tax Administration & Data Analytics
The GST Council has highlighted Andhra Pradesh's pioneering use of AI-driven tax administration and data analytics to enhance GST compliance…
Bloomberg: Highland Capital Says IRS Wrongly Taxed Great Recession Hedge
Highland Capital Management is contesting IRS tax treatment of a hedging strategy employed during the Great Recession, arguing the agency…
ITR-7 Online Utility for AY 2026-27 Now Available on Income Tax Portal
The Income Tax Department of India has released the ITR-7 online utility for Assessment Year 2026-27 on the official income…
How Tax Cliffs Hold Back Poland’s Individual Business Owners
An analysis from the Tax Foundation examines how Poland's tax system creates 'cliff effects' that discourage growth among individual business…
KP cabinet approves sales tax relief for Malakand, tribal areas, clears Rs5b youth programme boost
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet in Pakistan has approved sales tax relief measures targeting the Malakand division and tribal areas,…
Kerala HC: ITC Benefit Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Delay in Rectification
The Kerala High Court has ruled that Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST cannot be denied solely on the grounds…
FBR issues withholding tax rate card for fiscal year 2026-27
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the withholding tax rate card for fiscal year 2026-27, providing taxpayers and…
Romania Introduces New Transfer Pricing Documentation Requirements under Order 828/2026
Romania has introduced new transfer pricing documentation requirements under Order 828/2026, updating obligations for taxpayers operating in the country. The…
UK increases Capital Goods Scheme property threshold to £600,000
The UK has raised the Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) property threshold from £250,000 to £600,000, effective 29 July 2026. The…
Boehringer permitted to continue pharmaceutical rebate VAT litigation
Boehringer Ingelheim has been granted permission to continue VAT litigation concerning pharmaceutical rebates paid to the NHS. The case centres…
Bolt seeks to continue UK TOMS dispute following Court of Appeal defeat
Ride-hailing platform Bolt is seeking permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court following a Court of Appeal defeat in…
Lesotho Launches Lekuka National E-Invoicing System
Lesotho has launched its national e-invoicing system, Lekuka, marking a significant step in the country's tax digitisation efforts. The system…
Switzerland Proposes Temporary VAT Hike to Fund Defense Spending
Switzerland's government is proposing a temporary increase in VAT rates to fund higher defence spending, amid broader NATO-aligned pressure on…
Backdating VAT Registration: What Businesses Need to Know
Backdating VAT registration is a critical compliance issue for businesses that exceeded the VAT threshold but failed to register on…
Kenya: Tax amnesty functionality activated in iTax and eCitizen
Kenya's tax authority has activated tax amnesty functionality within its iTax and eCitizen digital platforms, enabling taxpayers to access and…
Brazil brings foreign businesses into e-invoicing reform
Brazil is extending its e-invoicing reform to capture foreign businesses operating in or supplying to the Brazilian market. The update…
Slovakia Assigns VAT Numbers Ahead of Mandatory E-Invoicing in 2027
Slovakia is proactively assigning VAT numbers to businesses in preparation for its mandatory e-invoicing system set to launch in 2027.…
Serbia B2B e-invoicing prefilled VAT returns 2027
Serbia is advancing its e-invoicing infrastructure with plans to introduce prefilled VAT returns by 2027, building on its mandatory B2B…
Chhattisgarh HC: PIL Cannot Be Used to Seek Supervision Over GST & IT Proceedings Against Private Parties
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that Public Interest Litigations (PILs) cannot be used as a mechanism to seek judicial supervision…
Architectural Blueprint: Deconstructing the UAE DCTCE 5-Corner E-Invoicing Model
This article examines the UAE's Decentralised Continuous Transaction Controls and Exchange (DCTCE) five-corner e-invoicing model, detailing its architectural framework and…
Is it a Business or a Hobby? What Triggers a CRA Tax Audit: Pursuit of Profits, Expenses, Declared Losses
This article examines how the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) distinguishes between a business and a hobby for tax purposes, and…
Midway in UN tax negotiations: Global South sees reason for optimism, urges high ambition must prevail
Global South nations express cautious optimism at the midpoint of UN negotiations on a new Framework Convention on International Tax…
Updates from the Fifth Session of the historic Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
The fifth session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on the Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation marks a…
NYC Pied-à-Terre Surcharge Latest: Court Pauses Rollout as Deadlines Loom
A New York City court has paused the rollout of the proposed pied-à-terre surcharge, a tax targeting non-primary residential properties…
Trump Weighs Another Giveaway to the Wealthy With Capital Gains Indexing Ahead of Midterms
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) examines the Trump administration's consideration of capital gains indexing to inflation, a…
Pratt: Aligning Reparations and Taxation
A scholarly work by Pratt examines the intersection of reparations policy and taxation, exploring how the tax system could be…
Trump Tells 11th Circ. Sanctions In IRS Case Must Be Paused
Donald Trump is seeking to pause sanctions imposed in an IRS-related case before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The…
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