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Luxembourg 2028 B2B e-invoicing Bill; Peppol confirmed
Luxembourg has introduced a B2B e-invoicing bill targeting a 2028 rollout, with Peppol confirmed as the underlying framework. The legislation…
Hungary eVAT digital ledgers & pre-filled returns mandatory 2027
Hungary is mandating its eVAT digital ledger and pre-filled VAT return system from 2027, following repeated delays. The eVAT regime…
TIGTA Partners with DOJ to Root Out Fraud Schemes
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has partnered with the Department of Justice to identify and prosecute tax…
Grocers' Microcaptive Valid For Tax Benefits, 7th Circ. Told
The Seventh Circuit is hearing arguments that a grocery chain's microcaptive insurance arrangement qualifies for legitimate tax benefits. The case…
MARTA, Atlanta Reach $52M Deal In Lengthy Tax Dispute
MARTA, the Atlanta metropolitan transit authority, has reached a $52 million settlement resolving a lengthy tax dispute with the city…
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…
Couple Did Not Back Up Business Deductions, Tax Court Says
The U.S. Tax Court has ruled against a married couple who claimed business deductions they could not adequately substantiate. The…
Tax Court Won't Add Docs In Whistleblower Award Row
The U.S. Tax Court has declined to admit additional documents in a dispute over an IRS whistleblower award, ruling that…
ERC Filing Deadlines Raise Tax Adviser Liability Risk
Approaching Employee Retention Credit filing deadlines are creating heightened professional liability risks for tax advisers who assisted clients with ERC…
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,…
Outdated IRS forms could cost firms compliance in 2026
Outdated IRS forms pose a significant compliance risk for firms heading into 2026. As the IRS updates its reporting requirements,…
South Dakota Sales Tax Rate to Return to 4.5% in July 2027
South Dakota has legislated for its sales tax rate to revert to 4.5% in July 2027, reversing a temporary reduction…
Kentucky Removes Transaction-Count Test for Remote Seller Nexus
Kentucky has amended its remote seller nexus rules by eliminating the transaction-count threshold, previously set at 200 transactions per year,…
California and Colorado Expand Sales Tax Treatment of Software from 2027
California and Colorado have each enacted legislation expanding the sales tax treatment of software effective 2027. The changes broaden the…
Outdated W-8 and W-9 forms could cost firms compliance
Outdated W-8 and W-9 tax withholding forms present significant compliance risks for financial firms. W-8 forms, used by foreign entities…
North Macedonia opens third e-Faktura pilot phase to business-process testing
North Macedonia has launched the third pilot phase of its e-Faktura electronic invoicing system, focused on business-process testing to validate…
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…
Policy paper: Welsh Rates of Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25
HMRC has published the Welsh Rates of Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25, confirming the variance between forecast and actual…
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…
Canada Finalizes List of Products Subject to Retaliatory Labor Day Tariffs
Canada has finalized its list of products subject to retaliatory tariffs set to take effect on Labour Day. The move…
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…
What three years of data reveal about AI in corporate indirect tax
A Thomson Reuters analysis drawing on three years of data examines how artificial intelligence is being adopted and applied within…
CBDT Notifies 116 & 117/2026, Granting Tax Exemptions to MERC from FY 2025-26
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued notifications 116 and 117 of 2026, granting tax exemptions to the…
State Rundown 8/27: Tax Policy is Cool as Summer Wraps
A weekly roundup of state-level tax policy developments across the United States. The digest covers legislative updates, budget decisions, and…
240 crypto millionaires revealed in new government data
HMRC has published new data revealing 240 crypto millionaires identified through its compliance and data-gathering activities. The release signals intensified…
FTO faults FBR over delayed women enterprise tax relief in IRIS
Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has criticised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for failing to implement women enterprise tax…
Madras HC Clarifies GST ITC Restrictions Under Rule 86A Can’t Continue Beyond One Year
The Madras High Court has clarified that GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) restrictions imposed under Rule 86A of the CGST…
ITAT Jaipur: Section 87A Rebate Allowed on STCG U/S 111A of Income Tax Act for AY 2024-25
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Jaipur has ruled that the Section 87A tax rebate is allowable against tax liability…
France rules out e-invoicing delay after DGFiP cyberattack
France has confirmed that its mandatory e-invoicing rollout will proceed as planned despite a cyberattack on the DGFiP (Direction Générale…
£16bn in unpaid corporate tax and 81,000 crypto letters – HMRC widened its net
HMRC has ramped up enforcement activity, identifying £16 billion in unpaid corporate tax while simultaneously targeting crypto asset holders with…
US District of Columbia Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
The District of Columbia imposes sales tax on SaaS, software, and digital products, making it an important jurisdiction for businesses…
Section 50C Cannot Reduce Section 54F Exemption: ITAT Chennai
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Chennai has ruled that Section 50C of the Income Tax Act, which deems stamp…
Liechtenstein: VAT filing deadline extended
Liechtenstein has extended its VAT filing deadline, providing businesses with additional time to submit their VAT returns. This regulatory update…
2026 European VAT registration & Intrastat thresholds
A reference guide outlining 2026 VAT registration thresholds and Intrastat reporting thresholds across European Union member states. This update is…
CalCPA Opposes Proposed California Billionaire Tax
The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) has formally opposed a proposed California billionaire tax, raising concerns about its constitutionality, administrability,…
Coffee Seller's Tax Suit Counterclaims Belong In Calif.
A California court has ruled that counterclaims in a tax dispute involving a coffee seller belong in California jurisdiction. The…
Maryland Digital Advertising Ruling Shouldn’t Stop Other States from Considering Ad Taxes
A policy commentary responding to a Maryland court ruling against the state's digital advertising tax, arguing that the ruling should…
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…
4 Factors That May Decide Success Of IRS Easement Office
Analysis identifies four key factors that will determine the success of the IRS's newly established conservation easement office, created to…
Will Trump Accounts Make Saving Easier?
An analysis of proposed 'Trump Accounts,' a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle under discussion in the United States. The proposal aims…
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…
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