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Businesses face up to Rs50m fine for failing to link with FBR system
Pakistani businesses face fines of up to Rs50 million for failing to integrate their point-of-sale or retail systems with the…
EU clarifies Jan 2027 ViDA Single VAT Registration changes
The EU has issued clarifications regarding the Single VAT Registration (SVR) changes coming into effect in January 2027 under the…
More evidence on the effects of recent tariffs
New evidence examines the economic effects of recent tariff measures, analysing how import duties are affecting prices, trade flows, and…
Brazil’s VAT split payments delay
Brazil has announced a delay to its VAT split payment mechanism, a system designed to combat VAT fraud by automatically…
CBO’s Updated Budgetary Projections of Tariffs as of July 31, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office has released updated budgetary projections specifically covering tariff revenues as of July 31, 2026. This report…
H.R. 9504, Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act
The Congressional Budget Office has published a cost estimate for H.R. 9504, the Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act, a U.S.…
H.R. 9501, AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026
The Congressional Budget Office has scored H.R. 9501, the AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, a proposed U.S. legislative measure…
H.R. 9500, Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
The Congressional Budget Office has published a cost estimate for H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, a…
H.R. 9499, Protecting Taxpayers From Ghost Preparers Act
The Congressional Budget Office has scored H.R. 9499, the Protecting Taxpayers From Ghost Preparers Act, a U.S. bill aimed at…
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts
The IRS has issued proposed regulations clarifying eligible investments for so-called 'Trump Accounts' — a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle established…
Proposed rules would restrict Trump account eligible investments
Proposed rules would restrict the eligible investments available within Trump accounts, a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle. The regulations aim to…
Proposed rules would restrict Trump account eligible investments
Proposed rules would restrict the eligible investments available within Trump accounts, the new tax-advantaged savings accounts created under the One…
Colo. Court Affirms Boulder Stormwater Fees Aren't Taxes
A Colorado court has affirmed that Boulder's stormwater fees do not constitute taxes, a distinction with significant implications for municipal…
Dems Push For Probe Of LNG Tanker Tax Breaks At IRS
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for an IRS investigation into tax breaks being claimed by liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operators.…
Multistate Tax Trends: KPMG Managing Director Sarah Vergel de Dios on Renewable Energy, Data Centers, Nexus, and Voluntary Disclosure Strategy
KPMG Managing Director Sarah Vergel de Dios discusses multistate tax trends covering renewable energy tax incentives, data center taxation, nexus…
The Trump Administration Slashed Taxes for H&R Block and Raised Costs for Tax Filers
An analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) argues that Trump administration tax policies have benefited companies…
PRA Chairman, travel agents delegation discuss taxation issues
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman met with a delegation of travel agents to discuss taxation issues affecting the travel…
Prediction Markets Contracts and Federal Income Tax: Wagering, Investing, or Something Else?
This article examines the uncertain federal income tax treatment of prediction market contracts in the United States, analyzing whether gains…
Malaysia Goods & Services Tax reintroduction?
Malaysia is considering reintroducing a Goods and Services Tax (GST), potentially as early as 2029 or later, as the government…
FBR, KTBA discuss income tax return design & taxpayer experience
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) met with the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) to discuss improvements to the income…
FTO flags ‘benami’ tax payments linked to commercial electricity consumption
Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has flagged a practice of 'benami' (anonymous or fictitious) tax payments linked to commercial electricity…
Column: Small Businesses Despise Trump’s Tariffs—for Good Reason
A column examining how small businesses are being negatively impacted by the Trump administration's tariff policies. The piece highlights the…
ICAEW Warns Against Mandatory Direct Debit for VAT and PAYE Payments
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has issued a warning against proposals that would make direct…
U.S. E-Invoicing Remains Voluntary Amid No VAT-Driven Federal Mandate
Unlike many jurisdictions driven by VAT compliance needs, the United States has no federal mandate for e-invoicing, and adoption remains…
Data Centre Industry Seeks GST ITC Relief on Infrastructure Costs
India's data centre industry is lobbying for GST input tax credit (ITC) relief on infrastructure costs, including construction, civil works,…
Parliament Passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to Restrict States from Imposing Taxes on Mineral Rights
India's Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, which restricts state governments from imposing…
Billionaire Mark Cuban Blasts ‘Insane’ Ro Khanna Wealth Tax Proposal
Billionaire Mark Cuban has publicly criticized Rep. Ro Khanna's proposed wealth tax, calling it 'insane.' The proposal targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals…
Law Professor Appeals Remote Taxation Case to New York High Court
A law professor is appealing a remote taxation case to New York's highest court, challenging how the state taxes income…
Trump Accounts: The Annual Exclusion Exception, Not the Rule
The Big Beautiful Bill introduces 'Trump Accounts,' tax-advantaged savings accounts for children that interact with gift tax annual exclusion rules.…
Trump Says US Weighing Attempt to Stop NYC Pied-A-Terre Tax
Former President Trump has indicated the federal government is considering intervening to block New York City's proposed pied-à-terre tax, which…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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