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La experiencia de la Provincia de Córdoba en materia de Compliance y defensa de los Derechos del Contribuyente
This article examines the experience of Córdoba Province in Argentina regarding tax compliance and taxpayer rights. It explores how the…
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…
HMRC Adds CBAM Training Ahead of the UK’s 2027 Import Tax
HMRC is rolling out training materials ahead of the UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in…
Vietnam E-Invoicing Reforms Ease VAT Compliance for Foreign Businesses
Vietnam's e-invoicing reforms are reducing VAT compliance burdens for foreign businesses operating in the country. Recent regulatory updates streamline invoice…
Slovakia says core e-invoicing infrastructure is ready for the 2027 mandate
Slovakia has announced that its core e-invoicing infrastructure is fully operational ahead of its mandatory 2027 e-invoicing rollout, positioning itself…
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…
Ex-ATO boss accused of dodging tax while at KPMG
A former Australian Taxation Office (ATO) commissioner has been accused of tax avoidance during his tenure at KPMG. The allegations…
Product-for-Promotion Arrangements May Constitute Taxable VAT Barter
Product-for-promotion arrangements, where goods are exchanged for promotional services, may be treated as taxable VAT barter transactions. In such arrangements,…
Primary Land Use Determines Eligibility for VAT Exemption
A ruling clarifies that the primary use of land determines whether a VAT exemption applies to its sale or lease.…
Reassessment Notice Issued After the Specified 6 Year Limitation Period is Not Valid: ITAT Quashes Order
India's Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a reassessment notice issued beyond the specified 6-year limitation period, ruling it…
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…
Azerbaijan Introduces 18% VAT on Digital Advertising Services from September 2026
Azerbaijan is introducing an 18% VAT on digital advertising services from September 2026, with Meta confirmed to apply this tax…
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…
Tajikistan: VAT enforcement increases for foreign digital suppliers
Tajikistan is intensifying VAT enforcement targeting foreign digital service suppliers operating in the country. The regulatory update signals increased scrutiny…
UP Board Mandates 18% GST on School Recognition Fees
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has mandated the application of 18% GST on school recognition fees, bringing…
Can a CA Claim Section 44ADA on Remuneration Received as a Working Partner? ITAT Delhi Says Yes
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that a Chartered Accountant receiving remuneration as a working partner in…
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 —…
Unpaid Invoices Require a Separate VAT Assessment
A case law or regulatory development establishing that VAT adjustments for unpaid invoices cannot be handled through standard returns and…
New Case Law Changes the VAT Treatment of Employee Benefits Funded Through Salary Deductions
New case law alters the VAT treatment of employee benefits provided through salary sacrifice or deduction arrangements. The ruling clarifies…
Lucknow GSTAT Deletes Penalty for GST E-Way Bill Generation for the Vehicle, Calls It a Procedural Lapse
The Lucknow GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has deleted a penalty imposed on a taxpayer for failing to generate a GST…
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…
Section 43CA Cannot Be Applied to Land Sale Agreed Before Its Introduction: ITAT Jaipur
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Jaipur ruled that Section 43CA of the Indian Income Tax Act cannot be applied…
Final phase of Israel’s B2B clearance mandate is now active
Israel has activated the final phase of its B2B e-invoicing clearance mandate, requiring businesses to submit invoices through the tax…
Mauritania Introduces VAT Rules for Non-Resident Digital Service Providers
Mauritania has introduced VAT rules targeting non-resident digital service providers, requiring foreign companies supplying digital services to local consumers to…
Italy Confirms 1 October 2026 Start Date for EUR 2 Low-Value Import Handling Fee
Italy has confirmed that a EUR 2 handling fee on low-value imports will take effect from 1 October 2026. The…
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.…
Canada announces new counter-tariffs on U.S. imports effective September 8, 2026
Canada has announced new counter-tariffs on U.S. imports set to take effect September 8, 2026, representing a significant escalation in…
How to Pay the IRS When You Have a Tax Bill
A practical guide for US taxpayers on how to pay an IRS tax bill, covering available payment methods including IRS…
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…
Texas Workers Lose Bid To Halt IRS Wage Withholding Rules
Texas workers have failed in their legal bid to halt IRS wage withholding rules, with a court rejecting their challenge…
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…
W-8 and W-9 best practices and what’s changing
This article covers best practices for W-8 and W-9 forms, which are critical IRS withholding and documentation forms used to…
The Clock is Ticking: Understanding Ireland’s VAT Modernization Roadmap & Mandatory Peppol E-Invoicing
Ireland is advancing its VAT modernization agenda with a mandatory Peppol e-invoicing framework on the horizon. The roadmap outlines phased…
Tribunal Lets UK Tax Offshore Developer, Avoid £1B Refunds
A UK tribunal has ruled that HMRC can tax an offshore software developer, rejecting arguments that would have required approximately…
HMRC Wins Pause In Ex-Construction Boss' £1.7M Tax Fight
HMRC has secured a stay in a £1.7 million tax dispute involving a former construction company boss, with the tribunal…
IRS: Start Preparing for Transition to New Information Returns Intake System
The IRS is urging filers to begin preparing for the transition to its new Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), which…
Virtual Events and Live Online Courses: the EU VAT Rules That Changed in 2025
EU VAT rules for virtual events and live online courses changed in 2025, shifting the place of supply for B2C…
OSS for Services, Not Just Goods: Which B2C Services You Can Declare in One EU Return
The EU One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme, widely associated with goods, also covers a broad range of B2C services supplied cross-border…
AI is changing how tax operations manage compliance
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how tax operations handle compliance, enabling teams to automate data gathering, reconciliation, and reporting tasks that…
Tax Issues with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Return to U.K.
An analysis of the tax implications arising from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's potential return to the United Kingdom. The…
AI could turn tax compliance into a continuous process
The article explores how artificial intelligence could transform tax compliance from a periodic, manual process into a continuous, automated workflow.…
VAT on Events in the EU: Where Do You Pay When Your Event Is in Another Country?
EU VAT rules determine where tax is due on events based on where the event physically takes place, but cross-border…
Ohio updates SSUTA taxability matrices, certificate of compliance
Ohio has updated its Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) taxability matrices and certificate of compliance. These updates reflect…
Khunjerab becomes Trade Powerhouse as Pakistan earns Rs15b from Chinese imports
The Khunjerab border crossing has emerged as a significant trade corridor between Pakistan and China, generating Rs15 billion in customs…
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…
SARS Proposes Digital VAT Overhaul to Cut South Africa’s Tax Gap
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is proposing a digital overhaul of its VAT administration system aimed at reducing South…
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…
No Input Tax Deduction for Tax Advisory Costs in Gifted Limited Partnership Shares
A tax ruling has determined that input tax deductions cannot be claimed on tax advisory costs incurred in connection with…
Extended Deadline for VAT Deductions on Purchases and Imports
Authorities have announced an extended deadline for businesses to claim VAT deductions on purchases and imports, providing taxpayers with additional…
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.…
Delhi ITAT Deletes ₹23 Lakh Addition U/S 69A, Accepts Tree & Mango Sale Proceeds as Source
The Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) deleted a ₹23 lakh addition made under Section 69A of the Income Tax…
Where DOJ's Fraud Priorities Memo May Actually Matter
The DOJ's fraud priorities memo signals a shift in federal enforcement focus, with potential implications for tax fraud prosecutions. The…
BREAKING: Canada To Hit US With Retaliatory Tariffs, 'Dollar For Dollar'
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States on a dollar-for-dollar basis in response to US trade measures. The…
SC: Mere Allegation of Fraud Not Enough to Invoke Extended Limitation Under GST Section 74
India's Supreme Court ruled that a mere allegation of fraud is insufficient to invoke the extended limitation period under Section…
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…
CBP Audit Preparation
CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) audits represent a significant compliance risk for importers. This article covers preparation strategies for…
Section 54F Exemption Allowed on Property Purchased from Husband: ITAT Mumbai Says Genuine Tax Planning Is Not Tax Evasion
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai ruled that a taxpayer is entitled to claim Section 54F capital gains exemption…
Gujarat HC: AO Cannot Reopen Scrutiny Assessment on Mere Change of Opinion Without Fresh Material
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that an Assessing Officer (AO) cannot reopen a scrutiny assessment based on a mere…
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.…
Section 264 Cannot Be Used to Revive a Missed Tax Claim After Revision Deadline
An Indian tax ruling has clarified that Section 264 of the Income Tax Act, which allows a Commissioner to revise…
AP Unveils AI/ML-Based GST Administration Model at 6th NCM
Andhra Pradesh has unveiled an AI and machine learning-based GST administration model at the 6th National Coordination Meeting (NCM). The…
Section 69A Addition Cannot Be Sustained Without Proving Ownership of Unexplained Money: ITAT Jaipur
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Jaipur held that an addition under Section 69A of the Indian Income Tax Act,…
Failure to Initiate Section 270A Penalty Cannot Alone Justify Section 263 Revision: ITAT Ahmedabad
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad ruled that an assessing officer's failure to initiate a penalty under Section 270A…
European Commission Issues CBAM Verification and Accreditation Guidance Ahead of Definitive Regime
The European Commission has issued guidance on verification and accreditation procedures for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ahead of…
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 Tax Court finds digital advertising tax invalid in three refund cases
The Maryland Tax Court has ruled Maryland's digital advertising tax invalid in three separate refund cases, finding the tax unconstitutional…
Supreme Court Excludes Insurance Premiums Advanced on Behalf of Clients from the VAT Taxable Amount
A Supreme Court ruling has determined that insurance premiums advanced by a business on behalf of its clients should be…
Azerbaijan VAT 2026: Meta to Charge 18% VAT on Digital Advertising
From 2026, Meta will charge 18% VAT on digital advertising services in Azerbaijan, aligning with the country's VAT rules for…
Macedonia e-invoicing mandate April 2027
North Macedonia has confirmed a mandatory e-invoicing regime set to take effect in April 2027, requiring businesses to issue and…
Provisional SIMA duties now payable on certain decorative and other non-structural plywood from China
Canada's Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) provisional duties are now payable on certain decorative and non-structural plywood imported from China.…
CBSA concludes administrative review of UDS SIMA case
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review of the Utility Distribution Structures (UDS) Special Import Measures…
Taxpayers can now access IRS compliance report online
The IRS has made compliance reports accessible online, allowing taxpayers to directly view their compliance status through a digital portal.…
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