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Portugal Extends Pillar Two Filing Deadline
Portugal has extended the filing deadline for Pillar Two compliance obligations, giving multinational enterprises additional time to submit the required…
OECD Says Corporate Tax Rates Stayed Flat At 21.2% In 2025
The OECD has reported that global statutory corporate income tax rates remained flat at an average of 21.2% in 2025,…
Over 150 civil society organizations make joint submission on the zero draft UN Tax Convention
More than 150 civil society organizations have submitted a joint response to the zero draft of the UN Tax Convention,…
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…
Inside the First Pillar Two Filing Season: Trends, Challenges, and Lessons
This article examines the inaugural Pillar Two filing season, exploring the practical challenges and emerging trends faced by multinationals as…
Australian CGDMTR Filing: Building a Repeatable Pillar Two Process with Direct ATO Transmission
Australia's Country-by-Country and Global Minimum Tax Data Report (CGDMTR) filing requirement introduces a direct transmission process to the Australian Taxation…
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…
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.…
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…
Nations Want AI Covered In UN Tax Pact's Services Protocol
Countries participating in UN tax negotiations are pushing for artificial intelligence services to be explicitly covered under a proposed UN…
N.Y. Times: Crocs Has a Trick for Dodging Taxes: a Tiny Office in Malta
Crocs, the footwear company, reportedly uses a small office in Malta to reduce its tax burden, according to a New…
Unpacking HMRC’s approach to the pillar two side-by-side package
This article examines HMRC's approach to the Pillar Two side-by-side package, analyzing how the UK tax authority is implementing the…
TP in the Southern Cone: substance, business transformation, and global tax challenges
This article analyzes transfer pricing developments in the Southern Cone, focusing on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It addresses the…
Multinationals brace for more tax disputes: Baker McKenzie survey
A Baker McKenzie survey reveals that multinational corporations are anticipating a significant rise in tax disputes globally. The research highlights…
Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax
HMRC's internal manual on Multinational Top-up Tax (MTT) and Domestic Top-up Tax (DTT) provides authoritative technical guidance on the UK's…
How ESR and pillar two are converging across the GCC
This article examines the convergence of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and Pillar Two rules across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.…
Digital Services Tax — latest developments and policy direction
This article reviews the latest global developments and evolving policy direction surrounding Digital Services Taxes (DSTs). It covers updates across…
Global Minimum Tax Put to the Test
The global minimum tax under OECD Pillar Two is facing its first major practical tests as jurisdictions implement Qualified Domestic…
2025 Transfer Pricing Year in Review
KPMG's 2025 Transfer Pricing Year in Review examines how multinational enterprises are navigating a rapidly evolving global transfer pricing landscape…
Avi-Yonah: Taxation and Deglobalization
Professor Reuven Avi-Yonah examines the intersection of taxation and deglobalization, exploring how the retreat from global economic integration is reshaping…
Analysis of the First Global Pillar Two Filing Season Reveals the Scale of Compliance
An analysis of the first global Pillar Two filing season examines the compliance burden facing multinational enterprises under the OECD's…
DT-05-2026: El Desafío de la Regla de Beneficios Infra-gravados (UTPR) en el marco de los convenios para evitar la doble imposición
This CIAT working paper examines the challenges posed by the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) under Pillar Two in relation to…
Noked: “Congress-Proof” International Tax Reforms
This article examines academic proposals for international tax reforms that could be implemented without requiring Congressional approval. The piece explores…
Outdated Transfer Pricing Policies Create New Risks
Outdated transfer pricing policies pose significant risks for multinational companies as global tax environments evolve rapidly. Policies drafted years ago…
How to report Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes
UK government guidance on how multinational enterprises should report Pillar 2 top-up taxes. The guidance covers the administrative and compliance…
How EPAM managed Pillar Two filings across 27 countries with Orbitax
EPAM, a global technology services company, utilized Orbitax's tax software platform to manage its Pillar Two compliance obligations across 27…
France Pushes Back Deadline For Minimum Tax Returns
France has extended the filing deadline for returns related to the global minimum tax, providing companies additional time to comply…
Harpaz Presents “The New Tax Sovereignty” at The Junior International Law Scholars Association Summer Workshop
Legal scholar Harpaz presented a paper titled 'The New Tax Sovereignty' at the Junior International Law Scholars Association Summer Workshop.…
Navigating the Tax Transparency Landscape
This Tax Foundation event focuses on navigating the evolving tax transparency landscape, likely covering developments such as public country-by-country reporting,…
N.Y. Times: Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics
The New York Times reports on a rare Microsoft disclosure revealing the company's use of tax haven strategies to minimize…
Pyxus International’s Adoption of Orbitax Global Minimum Tax supported by Global Tax Management
Pyxus International has adopted Orbitax's Global Minimum Tax solution, supported by Global Tax Management, to manage Pillar Two compliance obligations.…
OECD Helping Developing Nations On Min. Tax, Transparency
The OECD is providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to developing nations to help them implement the global minimum tax…
A new era of international tax cooperation
The article discusses emerging frameworks for international tax cooperation, likely addressing efforts by global bodies such as the UN or…
Session 2b: Competitiveness and tax
A Bruegel session examining the relationship between tax policy and European competitiveness. The discussion likely addresses how tax structures across…
Is the European Commission’s Tax Omnibus Proposal a Step in the Right Direction?
The European Commission's Tax Omnibus proposal is examined for its potential to streamline and simplify EU tax rules. The analysis…
How NXP Semiconductors helped bridge the gap between Pillar Two readiness and Real-World Filing
NXP Semiconductors, a global semiconductor company, worked with Orbitax to bridge the gap between Pillar Two readiness and actual GloBE…
Testimony: Are Digital Services Taxes a Viable Solution for the EU Budget?
This testimony examines whether digital services taxes (DSTs) represent a viable funding mechanism for the EU budget. It explores the…
Choose the right software for Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes
HMRC guidance helps multinational groups select appropriate software for reporting Pillar 2 top-up taxes in the UK. The page outlines…
Guidance: Report Pillar 2 top-up taxes: service availability and issues
HMRC publishes service availability and known issues updates for the Pillar 2 top-up taxes reporting service in the UK. This…
Orbitax Pillar Two readiness: 24+ returns filed and accepted, 55 jurisdictions covered, 180+ forms live
Orbitax highlights its Pillar Two compliance capabilities, reporting that it has successfully filed and had accepted 24+ GloBE (Global Minimum…
The real cost of disconnected corporate tax systems
Disconnected corporate tax systems create significant hidden costs for tax departments, including data reconciliation errors, compliance delays, and audit risks.…
Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the ECOFIN press conference
Commissioner Dombrovskis addressed the ECOFIN press conference, likely covering key EU fiscal and tax policy developments discussed by EU finance…
Why Global Structuring and Transfer Pricing Matter for Life Sciences Companies
This article examines the critical importance of global structuring and transfer pricing for life sciences companies, which face unique challenges…
Orbitax Launches Australia Public CbC Reporting Solution
Orbitax has launched a dedicated solution to assist multinational enterprises in complying with Australia's public Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting requirements. Australia's…
Portugal: DAC8 and DAC9 transposition enacted
Portugal has enacted legislation transposing both DAC8 and DAC9 into national law. DAC8 extends automatic exchange of information requirements to…
Global Rules, Local Realities: Lessons from the Global South on International Tax Standards
This article examines how international tax standards developed primarily by OECD nations affect Global South countries, highlighting the tension between…
Orbitax Completes First GIR Submission to the Netherlands and Expands Global Pillar Two Filing Readiness
Orbitax has completed its first GloBE Information Return (GIR) submission to the Dutch tax authorities, marking a significant milestone in…
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