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Taxation and Electric Vehicles in South Africa
This article examines the taxation framework surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, exploring how the tax system intersects with…
Form: Initial registration as a reporting fund (CISC1)
This UK HMRC form (CISC1) is used by collective investment schemes seeking initial registration as a reporting fund. Reporting fund…
Guidance: Child Trust Fund providers guidance
HMRC guidance for Child Trust Fund providers covers the regulatory and tax-advantaged framework governing these savings accounts for children born…
Tax on inherited property proposed
A proposal has been introduced in Pakistan to levy tax on inherited property, marking a significant shift in the country's…
The history of UK capital gains tax in five charts
This article traces the evolution of UK capital gains tax (CGT) through five data visualisations, examining how rates, thresholds, and…
What exactly is direct tax?
This article provides an educational overview of direct taxes, explaining what they are, how they differ from indirect taxes, and…
Court Strikes Down Ballot Initiative to Lower Massachusetts Income Tax
A Massachusetts court has struck down a ballot initiative that sought to lower the state's income tax rate. The ruling…
Trump Accounts Not Subject To ERISA, DOL Says
The U.S. Department of Labor has clarified that 'Trump Accounts' — the proposed tax-advantaged savings accounts for newborns included in…
Can’t pay your tax debt right away? We have options to help you – including the Manage balance service
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) highlights options available to taxpayers who cannot immediately pay their tax debt. The agency promotes…
Controversial California Billionaire Tax Proposal Declared Eligible for the November Ballot
A controversial California ballot proposal targeting billionaires has been declared eligible for the November election. The measure would impose additional…
Guidance: Tax and National Insurance contributions for MPs and ministers
This UK government guidance explains the tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) treatment applicable to Members of Parliament and government…
MDDP Webinar: B2B Reclassification into Employment: Dispute, Penalties and Tax Impact (VAT & Personal) (July 15)
MDDP is hosting a webinar on 15 July covering the tax implications of reclassifying B2B contractor relationships as employment. The…
Guidance: Self Assessment payment plan: service availability and issues
This UK government guidance addresses the availability and known issues with HMRC's Self Assessment payment plan service (Time to Pay),…
Guidance: Agent update: issue 144
HMRC's Agent Update Issue 144 provides guidance for tax agents and advisers in the UK, covering updates across multiple tax…
Guidance: Simple Assessment payment plan: service availability and issues
HMRC's guidance on the Simple Assessment payment plan covers service availability and known issues for taxpayers using this facility. Simple…
Tax Credits Manual
The HMRC Tax Credits Manual is an internal guidance document used by HMRC staff to administer the UK's tax credits…
FBR reveals 9,000 Pakistanis hold Rs750b in bank deposits but pay no income tax
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that approximately 9,000 Pakistani individuals hold bank deposits totalling Rs750 billion yet…
OECD: Consultation launched on digital platform reporting rules
The OECD has launched a consultation on digital platform reporting rules, targeting the growing gig and sharing economy. These rules…
Treasury Department Says Expect Guidance Soon on New Scholarship Tax Credit
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that guidance is forthcoming on a new scholarship tax credit, likely introduced as part…
Michigan Treasury Officials Grilled About Tax Error Affecting 27,000 Filers
Michigan Treasury officials faced legislative scrutiny over a tax processing error that affected approximately 27,000 tax filers in the state.…
Policy paper: Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
UK policy paper announcing an increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self-employed simplified mileage rates. AMAPs allow employees…
Early Review of Tax Affairs Essential for Compliance
An early review of tax affairs is highlighted as essential for compliance in South Africa, with the South African Institute…
She cleans your house but the tax system can’t see her
This article examines how informal and domestic workers — such as house cleaners — remain largely invisible to tax systems,…
Trust Tax Compliance Under Increased SARS Scrutiny
SARS has intensified scrutiny of trust tax compliance in South Africa, signaling a crackdown on trusts used for tax planning…
Tax Deduction Claims Under Scrutiny as SARS Tightens Compliance
SARS is tightening compliance around tax deduction claims in South Africa, increasing scrutiny of expenses claimed by individuals and businesses.…
US Has Most Progressive Tax System in OECD, New Index Shows
A new index from the Tax Foundation reveals that the United States has the most progressive tax system among OECD…
District Court Refuses to Shake Up SALT Cap
A U.S. district court has declined to strike down the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap introduced by…
Bask in Tax Breaks for Vacation Home Rentals
An overview of U.S. tax breaks available to owners who rent out vacation homes. Key rules govern the split between…
Maximizing Roth Conversions Through Strategic Timing and Residency Planning
This article explores strategies for maximizing Roth IRA conversions by carefully timing conversions during low-income years and leveraging state residency…
Maryland Extends Income and Property Tax Incentives to Include U.S. Space Force Members
Maryland has expanded its income and property tax incentives to include members of the U.S. Space Force, bringing them in…
Official Statistics: Scottish Income Tax Outturn Statistics: 2024 to 2025
Announcement of forthcoming official statistics on Scottish Income Tax outturn for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. Scotland has partial…
Official Statistics: Welsh Income Tax Outturn Statistics: 2024 to 2025
Announcement of forthcoming official statistics on Welsh Income Tax outturn for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. Wales has partial…
U.S. Residential Solar Installations Set to Stall for Years After Tax Credit Sunset
U.S. residential solar installations face a significant slowdown following the sunset of the federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The…
Submit evidence to support your Child Benefit application
HMRC provides guidance for claimants needing to submit supporting evidence when applying for Child Benefit in the UK. The guidance…
Double Taxation Relief Manual
HMRC's Double Taxation Relief Manual provides comprehensive guidance for tax professionals on the UK's framework for relieving double taxation. It…
How domestic properties are assessed for Council Tax bands
UK government guidance explains how domestic properties are assessed and placed into Council Tax bands in England. The Valuation Office…
Banks must upload account data to FBR Hub under FY27 Bill
Pakistan's FY27 Finance Bill introduces a mandatory requirement for banks to upload customer account data directly to the Federal Board…
Traders demand removal of Rs25,000 fixed tax in Finance Bill 2026
Pakistani traders are demanding the removal of a Rs25,000 fixed tax proposed in Finance Bill 2026. The business community has…
Are Wealthy Washington Residents Really Mulling Out-of-State Moves Due to New Tax?
Washington State's newly enacted wealth tax is prompting discussions among high-net-worth residents about potential relocation to lower-tax states. The tax,…
Self Assessment Manual
HMRC's Self Assessment Manual provides comprehensive internal guidance for tax professionals and HMRC staff on the administration of the UK's…
Check the recognised overseas pension schemes notification list
HMRC maintains a published notification list of Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (ROPS) — overseas pension schemes that meet UK conditions…
ATAF Research Calls for Stronger and Structured Gender-Responsive Tax Systems Across Africa
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has published research advocating for the development of stronger, structured gender-responsive tax systems across…
Senate panel approves abolition of CVT on foreign assets
A Pakistani Senate panel has approved the abolition of Capital Value Tax (CVT) on foreign assets held by Pakistani residents.…
Business leaders seek greater relief for salaried class in budget 2026-27
Business leaders in Pakistan are calling for greater tax relief for salaried individuals in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27. Industry…
Govt proposes 5pc tax on social media earnings in budget 2026-27
The Pakistani government has proposed introducing a 5% tax on earnings generated through social media platforms in its Budget 2026-27.…
How the PARITY Act would affect digital asset tax reporting requirements
The PARITY Act proposes changes to digital asset tax reporting requirements in the United States, aiming to create consistency in…
Amid ‘Billionaire’ Tax Battles, California ‘Millionaire’ Tax Extension Faces Few Foes
California's millionaire surcharge tax—an additional 1.75% tax on income exceeding $1 million, originally enacted to fund mental health services—faces little…
Tax Minister to owners of dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”
The UK Tax Minister has issued a direct warning to owners of non-compliant retail businesses engaged in tax evasion, signalling…
Using Form 8821 to Deliver Higher-Value Service Through Proactive Transcript Monitoring
Form 8821 (Tax Information Authorization) allows CPAs and tax professionals to access IRS transcripts on behalf of clients without full…
South Africa and Kenya Sign Six Agreements to Deepen Trade and Economic Cooperation
South Africa and Kenya have signed six bilateral agreements aimed at deepening trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.…
2027 HSA Limits Are Up: Here’s What Employers Should Do Now
The IRS has announced increased Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits for 2027, requiring employers to review and update their…
IRS Restructures Security Summit to Better Tackle Tax-Related ID Theft and Fraud
The IRS has restructured its Security Summit, a public-private partnership established in 2015 between the IRS, state tax agencies, and…
Treasury, IRS Provide Section 892 Tax Relief for Sovereign Investors
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have issued guidance providing tax relief under Section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code for…
UK Proposal to Exempt Overtime from Income Tax Sounds Appealing but Is Highly Flawed
A UK proposal to exempt overtime pay from income tax has gained political traction but faces significant structural criticism. While…
NTJ Forum: The Rise of Work from Home Arrangements – July 8, 2026
The National Tax Association's NTJ Forum scheduled for July 8, 2026 addresses the tax implications of the rise in work-from-home…
What South Africans need to know before filing
This article from the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) provides guidance for South African taxpayers ahead of the…
Lessons from African Countries Bringing Informal Workers Into the Tax Net
This article examines how African nations are tackling the challenge of integrating informal workers into formal tax systems. Informal economies…
AICPA recommends improvements to CP53E notice process
The AICPA has submitted recommendations to the IRS seeking improvements to the CP53E notice process. CP53E notices are issued when…
Colorado Enacts Broad Tax Code Changes
Colorado has enacted comprehensive tax code changes affecting multiple areas of state taxation. The legislation introduces broad reforms to Colorado's…
New York State Enacts 2026–2027 Budget with Individual and Business Tax Law Changes
New York State has enacted its 2026–2027 budget incorporating significant individual and business tax law changes. The legislation introduces modifications…
Will the AI Apocalypse Come for the Tax Code?
This article explores how artificial intelligence-driven economic transformation may fundamentally challenge existing tax structures. As AI reshapes labor markets, business…
June 2026 Regulatory & Legislative Update
CBIZ's June 2026 Regulatory & Legislative Update covers recent regulatory and legislative developments relevant to tax and compliance professionals. The…
Has Britain run out of “other people” to tax?
This article examines the UK government's fiscal challenge of finding new revenue sources, questioning whether the traditional political strategy of…
Self-employed? Make filing easier with these tips from the CRA
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released practical guidance aimed at self-employed individuals to simplify their tax filing process. Key…
Targeting High Earners is Misguided and Will Worsen States’ Fiscal Positions
This Tax Foundation article argues that targeting high earners through elevated income taxes is counterproductive and will ultimately damage states'…
Don’t miss out on benefits and credits: Why filing your taxes matters
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) emphasizes the importance of filing tax returns to access government benefits and credits available to…
HSA inflation-adjusted maximum contribution amounts for 2027 announced
The IRS has announced inflation-adjusted maximum contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for 2027. These annual adjustments reflect changes…
The Risks the Wealth Tax Advocates Are Ignoring
This Tax Foundation op-ed critiques wealth tax proposals, likely focusing on California's proposed wealth tax, highlighting risks that proponents tend…
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