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New York, Vermont Senate Democrats Plan to Introduce Bill to Repeal Tariffs
Democratic senators from New York and Vermont are planning to introduce legislation to repeal tariffs imposed by the current administration.…
Trump Opening 1st Round Of Tariff-Free Ground Beef Tuesday
The Trump administration is opening the first round of tariff-free import quotas for ground beef, effective Tuesday, as part of…
FBR updates Customs Act, Customs Tariff 7 Fifth Schedule for FY 2026-27
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the Customs Act along with the Customs Tariff and Fifth Schedule ahead…
WSJ: ‘A Roth IRA on Steroids’: Wealthy Americans Find Another Tax-Free Way to Invest
Wealthy Americans are increasingly using a tax-advantaged investment structure described as a 'Roth IRA on steroids,' allowing tax-free growth and…
Testimony: Legislative Proposal to Adapt the Income Tax Code to the Digital Economy Repeats the Economic and Legal Mistakes of Digital Services Taxes
The Tax Foundation has submitted testimony criticizing Belgium's legislative proposal to adapt its income tax code to the digital economy,…
GST Council May Consider Reducing 18% GST Rate on Mobile Phones
India's GST Council is deliberating a potential reduction in the GST rate on mobile phones, currently levied at 18%. The…
Beyond the headlines: Why is the tax technology industry consolidating?
The tax technology industry is undergoing significant consolidation, driven by increasing demand for integrated compliance solutions, pressure to automate complex…
Australia Introduces 2.75% Digital Advertising Levy
Australia is introducing a 2.75% digital advertising levy targeting large digital platforms, forming part of the News Media Bargaining framework.…
IRS Agent Fired for Shirking Professional and Tax Responsibilities
An IRS revenue agent was terminated after an investigation revealed they failed to meet both professional and tax obligations. The…
Loper Bright Flip Flops on Chevron Deference: A Tax Lawyer’s Perspective
A tax lawyer examines the implications of the Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision, which overturned Chevron deference, for tax law…
GST Council to Discuss Easier Registration, Automated Cancellation, and Rate Rationalization
India's GST Council is set to discuss a range of administrative and structural reforms at its upcoming meeting, including simplifying…
Tariffs May Be Here to Stay—Even Under Democrats
Analysis suggests tariff policies implemented under recent administrations may persist even if Democrats return to power, reflecting a bipartisan shift…
FBR revises property valuation rates across Quetta
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised property valuation rates across Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province. The updated…
Japan Considers a Rollover Rule for Business Divestitures
Japan is considering introducing a rollover rule for business divestitures, similar to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind…
Switzerland Proposes Detailed VAT Rules for Esports Competitions
Switzerland's tax authorities have proposed detailed VAT rules specifically addressing esports competitions, reflecting the growing economic significance of the sector.…
Four Ways US Bond Markets Affect Tax Revenue
This Tax Foundation analysis examines the relationship between US bond markets and federal tax revenue through four key channels. Rising…
European Commission Updates VAT E-Commerce Explanatory Notes for ViDA Changes Taking Effect on 1 January 2027
The European Commission has updated its explanatory notes on VAT for e-commerce to reflect ViDA reforms coming into force on…
CIAT contribuye al fortalecimiento de la evaluación de riesgos fiscales en el sector minero
CIAT has contributed to strengthening fiscal risk assessment methodologies in the mining sector, supporting tax administrations in identifying and managing…
IRS Corrects Proposed Regs On Foreign Tax Rules
The IRS has issued corrections to proposed regulations governing foreign tax rules, addressing technical errors or clarifications in the previously…
PM directs third-party audit of FBR reforms to ensure transparency
Pakistan's Prime Minister has directed a third-party audit of reforms undertaken at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the country's…
Protecting the Tax Base: KRA’s Progress in International Taxation
This article examines the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) efforts to protect Kenya's tax base through international taxation measures. The KRA…
Italy Extends Reduced Diesel Excise Duty
Italy has extended its reduced excise duty rate on diesel fuel, continuing a relief measure that lowers the tax burden…
Bahamas to Launch One Tax Portal and Bahamas Identification Number Registration
The Bahamas is set to launch a unified tax portal called One Tax Portal, alongside the introduction of a Bahamas…
Congo Republic Sets 1 October Deadline for Mandatory Electronic Tax Filing and Payment
The Congo Republic has established 1 October as the mandatory deadline for electronic tax filing and payment, requiring taxpayers to…
US‑Canada Trade War Deepens as Trump Revives Depression‑Era Trade Tool – What’s at Stake for Consumers and the Midterms
The escalating US-Canada trade war has taken a significant turn as the Trump administration revives Depression-era trade mechanisms to impose…
Gas Taxes by State, 2026
A state-by-state breakdown of gasoline and diesel excise tax rates across the United States for 2026, published by the Tax…
Official Statistics: Property rental income statistics
HMRC has published updated official statistics on property rental income in the UK, covering data on landlords and rental income…
Capital gains tax revenues make the case for the Taxing Wealth Report
UK capital gains tax revenue data is presented as evidence supporting the recommendations of the Taxing Wealth Report, which advocates…
South Korea: 2026 tax reform proposals
South Korea has released its 2026 tax reform proposals, outlining planned changes to the country's tax framework. The reforms are…
FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to cover high-value cash transactions conducted by jewellers.…
California NAACP, Equality California, SF Dems Oppose Prop. 40’s Billionaire Tax
California's Proposition 40, a ballot measure proposing a wealth tax targeting billionaires, is facing opposition from unexpected quarters including the…
EU VAT Committee provides insight into the practical implementation of ViDA
The EU VAT Committee has released guidance on the practical implementation of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package,…
Policy paper: Scottish Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25
HMRC has published the Scottish Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25, detailing the difference between forecast and actual Scottish Income…
TIME: Polcz and Jeremy Bearer-Friend, “An AI Tax Could Be the Great Equalizer America Needs”
Academic authors Polcz and Jeremy Bearer-Friend argue in TIME magazine that a tax on artificial intelligence could serve as an…
State Action on Child Tax Credits and Earned Income Tax Credits Since 2021
An analysis of state-level legislative actions on Child Tax Credits (CTCs) and Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) since 2021. The…
Global Tax & E-Invoicing Updates for 2025: What You Need to Know
A comprehensive overview of global tax and e-invoicing regulatory changes taking effect in 2025. The article covers evolving VAT rules,…
Relentless State Income Tax Cuts Add Up to Massive Giveaways for the Wealthy
An analysis of the cumulative fiscal impact of successive state income tax cuts enacted across the United States, arguing these…
Polish Government Considers 0.25% Health Levy on Tobacco and Alcohol Sales
The Polish government is considering introducing a 0.25% health levy on tobacco and alcohol sales. The proposed charge would function…
Croatia Consults on Initial ViDA-Related Amendments to its VAT Act
Croatia has launched a public consultation on initial legislative amendments to its VAT Act stemming from the EU's VAT in…
Albania Targets Online Businesses in New Tax Compliance Plan
Albania has launched a new tax compliance initiative specifically targeting online businesses operating within its jurisdiction. The plan focuses on…
Zhang Presents “Innovation Paradigm Shifts and Capital Taxation: The Case of AI” Today at Missouri
Professor Zhang presents academic research at the University of Missouri examining how AI-driven innovation paradigm shifts affect capital taxation policy.…
Multi-State Companies May Soon Get Unified PAN-Based GST Registration
India is considering a unified PAN-based GST registration system for multi-state companies, which would significantly simplify compliance for businesses operating…
Global: Digital VAT offers a practical blueprint for future tax reform
An analysis piece examining how digital VAT systems — characterised by real-time reporting, platform liability, and cross-border compliance mechanisms —…
Singapore: CARF reporting rules introduced
Singapore has introduced Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) reporting rules, aligning with the OECD's global standard for automatic exchange of tax…
IRS Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged for the Rest of 2026
The IRS has announced that interest rates on underpayments and overpayments will remain unchanged for the remainder of 2026. These…
IRS CEO Bisignano Talks Taxes with Practitioners in New York City
IRS Commissioner Frank Bisignano met with tax practitioners in New York City to discuss tax administration priorities and IRS operations.…
IRS should automate name, address changes, AICPA says
The AICPA has urged the IRS to automate the processing of taxpayer name and address changes, currently a largely manual…
IRS should automate name, address changes, AICPA says
The AICPA has urged the IRS to automate the processing of taxpayer name and address changes, which currently require manual…
Govt support confirmed for small shopkeepers in FBR session
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held a session confirming government support measures for small shopkeepers. The meeting addressed tax…
Russia Proposes Tax Relief for Wildberries After Warehouse Attacks
Russia is considering providing tax relief measures to Wildberries, a major e-commerce retailer, following significant losses caused by warehouse attacks.…
India Plans Unified GST Audit Authority for Multi-State Companies
India is planning to establish a unified GST audit authority specifically designed to handle multi-state companies, addressing the complexity and…
New Symposium: Tax Law, the Environment, and Climate Change
A new academic symposium examines the intersection of tax law, environmental policy, and climate change. The forum likely addresses how…
Illinois AIM Tax Credit Rewards Investment, Not Just New Factories
Illinois introduced the Advantage Illinois Manufacturing (AIM) tax credit, which rewards businesses for qualifying investments beyond just building new factories.…
Taxing AI: can governments redistribute wealth in automated economy?
As AI and automation reshape labour markets, governments face growing pressure to rethink tax systems designed around human employment. The…
Switzerland: Temporary VAT increase proposed
Switzerland is proposing a temporary VAT rate increase, representing a significant change to the country's indirect tax framework. The proposal…
Maryland Digital Ad Tax Rulings Shift Debate to What Comes Next
Maryland's digital advertising tax has reached a significant legal inflection point, with recent court rulings reshaping the broader policy debate…
AICPA supports disaster tax bill, presses for permanent relief
The AICPA has expressed support for proposed disaster tax relief legislation while urging Congress to make such relief permanent rather…
“Taylor Swift Tax” Draws Suit From Rhode Island Homeowners
Rhode Island homeowners have filed a lawsuit challenging a local tax measure dubbed the 'Taylor Swift Tax,' apparently targeting short-term…
Ukraine Proposes VAT Administration Reforms for Sole Traders and Tax Audits
Ukraine has put forward legislative proposals to reform VAT administration, with specific measures targeting sole traders and the conduct of…
Albanese Vows No Change to WA’s GST Deal Despite Overhaul Push
Australian Prime Minister Albanese has pledged to maintain Western Australia's existing GST distribution deal despite growing pressure from other states…
From Sevilla Commitments to Implementation: Strengthening Africa’s Domestic Resource Mobilisation
This article examines Africa's progress in domestic resource mobilisation (DRM) following commitments made at the Sevilla financing for development conference.…
CRS 2.0 is changing what it means for fund administrators to be ready
CRS 2.0 represents a significant update to the Common Reporting Standard, imposing enhanced due diligence and reporting obligations on fund…
Income Tax Officials Review Roadmap to Enhance Taxpayer Services
Indian Income Tax officials are reviewing a roadmap aimed at enhancing taxpayer services, signaling potential administrative and procedural improvements within…
GST Council May Consider Cutting GST on SMR Components from 18% to 5%
India's GST Council is reportedly considering a significant reduction in the GST rate on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) components, from…
Treasury to call time on uncertainty for pubs and hotels
The UK Treasury has launched a review of the valuation methodology used to calculate business rates for pubs and hotels.…
Estate, Inheritance, and Gift Taxes in Europe, 2026
A Tax Foundation analysis surveys estate, inheritance, and gift tax regimes across European countries for 2026. The report maps which…
Netherlands: DAC8 and DAC9 penalty rules updated
The Netherlands has updated its penalty rules in relation to DAC8 and DAC9, the EU directives covering automatic exchange of…
IRS Guidance on Race and Admissions in Colleges (and Law Schools) Passes White House Review
IRS guidance addressing tax-exempt status implications for colleges and law schools that consider race in admissions decisions has cleared White…
2026 global VAT changes
A comprehensive forward-looking overview of global VAT and GST legislative changes coming into effect in 2026. The article covers multiple…
EU ViDA Transfer of Own Goods reduces VAT registrations July 2028
The EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reform introduces a deemed supply mechanism for Transfer of Own Goods, set…
UAE Introduces Supplier Due-Diligence Requirements for Input VAT Recovery from October 2026
The UAE has introduced new supplier due-diligence requirements that businesses must satisfy to recover input VAT, effective October 2026. Under…
France Clarifies That Unused Goods Can Qualify as Second-Hand Goods for the VAT Margin Scheme
France's tax authority has issued a clarification confirming that unused goods can qualify as second-hand goods for the purposes of…
EC operational framework for ViDA Single VAT Registration
The European Commission has published an operational framework for the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Single VAT Registration (SVR)…
Diving into the Differences Between Tax Transparency Regimes
This article examines the differences between various tax transparency regimes, likely covering OECD-led initiatives such as the Common Reporting Standard…
Mr. Trump, tear down this (hamburger tariff) wall!
The article examines tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, using the metaphor of a 'hamburger tariff wall' to critique current…
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