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Friday, October 2​

  • Global: Pillar Two and the data surge (Alex Parker) More

  • Global: Q3 2026 tax accounting update (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • Argentina: Restructured transfer pricing regime (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Further comment on the commencement of the non-resident CGT rules (to apply with effect from 1 October 2026) (Stuart Landsberg on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Monthly tax update (PwC) More

  • Belgium: Tax authorities further extend QDMTT, IIR and GIR notification deadlines to 31 October 2026 (EY) More

  • Canada: Tax matters (EY) More

  • EU: CJEU referral on compatibility of payroll tax with parent-subsidiary directive (KPMG) More

  • EU: Draft legislation on EU e-commerce handling fee published (Deloitte) More

  • Germany: Challenge to legality of the German Minimum Tax Act dismissed (Cologne Fiscal Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Guidance on substance requirements for dividend withholding tax exemption (KPMG) More

  • Nigeria: Guidance on new corporate income tax rules, including 15% minimum tax (KPMG) More

  • Panama: Panama enacts economic substance rules for foreign-source passive income (PwC) More

  • Poland: Reserved alternative investment fund entitled to refund of withholding tax on dividends (Supreme Administrative Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Switzerland: Extension of tax loss carry forward period to 10 years from 2028 (Baker McKenzie) More

  • Uruguay: Accountability Bill introduces targeted tax measures (EY) More

  • US: Recent developments and guidance on tax accounting issues (PwC) More

 

 

Thursday, October 1

  • Global: A&M tax policy insights (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • Global: Decarbonization as a strategic imperative: Why tax policy matters (Luis Wolf Trzcina) More

  • Global: DEMPE for lawyers in 17 steps (Paul Sutton on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: International tax news (PwC) More

  • Global: Updated version of OECD model tax treaty released (Deloitte) More

  • Costa Rica: Bill proposing to change taxation of foreign-source passive income submitted to Parliament (KPMG) More

  • EU: E-News from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Sustainability-related tax developments (KPMG) More

  • New Zealand: Non-resident contractors tax reform proposed (Deloitte) More

  • New Zealand: Tax bill proposes reforms to reduce tax barriers for investment, talent and cross-border business (EY) More

  • Sri Lanka: TIN certificate required for specified transactions beginning November 1, 2026 (KPMG) More

  • UK: Comment on Lifeplus Europe case – transfer pricing – access to parent company’s financial statements (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) More

  • US: Why legislative engagement on tax policy matters more than ever (EY) More

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Wednesday, September 30

  • Global: Comment on September 2026 Administrative Guidance on GloBE rules: QDMTT Local Financial Accounting Standard (“LFAS”) rules (Annalise Foong on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: How countries govern international tax under the UN Framework (KPMG) More

  • Global: Remote work, PEs and the OECD (Lucas De Lima Carvalho on SSRN) More

  • Africa: Overview of recent tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Brazil: Brazil enacts changes to corporate income taxation of local reinsurance companies (EY) More

  • Colombia: Temporary tax incentives to support investment in earthquake-affected regions (KPMG) More

  • EU: UTPR case – referral from Belgium to European Court of Justice – following implementation of Side-by-Side Safe Harbour, does plaintiff retain legal standing? (in French) (Belgian Constitutional Court) (TPcases) More

  • Netherlands: Impact of post-closing actions on access to tax attributes (Loyens & Loeff) More

 

 

Tuesday, September 29

  • Global: Comments on September 2026 Administrative Guidance on GloBE rules (Leonard Wagenaar on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Comment on the commencement of the non-resident CGT rules (to apply with effect from 1 October 2026) (Stuart Landsberg on LinkedIn) More

  • Cambodia: Instruction details proper procedure to amend monthly and annual tax returns (Deloitte) More

  • Chile: Tax treatment of corporate reorganization involving capital contribution followed by redemption; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • China and US: China and US establish trade framework, identify $30 billion in goods for potential tariff reductions (KPMG) More

  • EU: EU trade update (Deloitte) More

  • France: Updated DAC6 guidelines regarding lawyers claiming exemption for professional secrecy (in French) (Tax authorities) More

  • Poland: Absence of accounting depreciation does not preclude tax depreciation (Supreme Administrative Court decision); other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Qatar: Qatar updates excise tax framework and increases customs tariffs on selected products (EY) More

  • Singapore: MAS proposes measures to strengthen asset management hub competitiveness (Deloitte) More

  • US: Rev. Rul. 2026-20 and Notice 2026-62: Potentially abusive transactions involving investment funds (KPMG) More

 

 

Monday, September 28​

  • Australia: Business tax certainty report (private rulings and APAs) (Tax authorities) More

  • Australia: Enhancements to Research and Development Tax Incentive: draft legislation (Government) More

  • Australia: Innovative Business CGT Concession: draft legislation (Government) More

  • Canada: Announcement on priority for advance rulings for CAD 1 billion-plus investments (Government) More

  • Canada: Announcement on productivity mega deduction (Government) More

  • Czech Republic: Announcement of windfall tax on refineries (in Czech) (Government) More

  • EU: New Union Customs Code Regulation (European Commission) More

  • Hong Kong: Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address (Government) More

  • Hong Kong: First 5-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of Hong Kong (Government) More

  • Italy: Guidance on amended DST returns (in Italian) (Tax authorities) More

  • Netherlands: 2027 Tax Plan (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • Netherlands: Announcement on e-invoicing and digital reporting (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • Netherlands: Consultation on double tax treaty policy (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • Netherlands: Updated decree on country’s interest deduction limitations (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • New Zealand: Updated guidance on GloBE rules (Tax authorities) More

  • Saudi Arabia: Guidance on recurring dispute items (in Arabic) (Tax authorities) More

  • UAE: Cabinet Decision on VAT amendments (Government) More

  • UK: Regulations on UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Government) More

  • US: Russia and Iran sanctions legislation, which authorises tariffs of 100% and 500% (Government) More

 

 

Saturday, September 26​

  • Global: OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework releases package of Global Minimum Tax documents (EY) More

  • Global: OECD Multilateral Convention for the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule to enter into force on 1 January 2027 (EY) More

  • Belgium: Side-by-side package does not affect pending UTPR proceedings (Constitutional Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Colombia: Colombia adopts earthquake-related tax relief and investment incentives (EY) More

  • Denmark: Deferred launch of voluntary e-invoicing to March 1, 2027 (KPMG) More

  • Germany: Updated general administrative regulation on tax audits; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • India: Concessional tax rate unavailable for interest on non-convertible debentures (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • India: Duration test for supervisory permanent establishment under Japan treaty must be applied on a project-by-project basis, not an employee-by-employee basis (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Transfer pricing documentation for taxpayer’s intercompany credit facilities found deficient (Court of Appeal decision) (KPMG) More

  • US: A comprehensive guide to digital asset tax legislation (KPMG) More

  • US: Aircraft quarterly newsletter – Q3 2026 (PwC) More

  • US: Notice 2026-61 further extends section 871(m) phase-in period (Deloitte) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: Second Circuit affirms treatment of limited partners for self-employment tax purposes (PwC) More

  • US: Six tests, one supply chain: What recent FCC, CBP, and DOE actions mean for energy tax credits (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

  • US: Tax news & views (Deloitte) More

 

 

Friday, September 25

  • Global: Do mobile workers create permanent establishment, TP challenges? (KPMG) More

  • Global: How courts are expected to interpret double tax treaties (Leonard Wagenaar on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Multinationals tackle stricter reporting under Australia’s public CbCR (KPMG) More

  • Belgium: Belgian Constitutional Court allows landmark UTPR case (Pillar Two) to continue before the CJEU, despite SbS package (Loyens & Loeff) More

  • Central America and the Caribbean: Legislative, administrative, and judicial tax developments (August 2026) (KPMG) More

  • EU: CJEU rules on neutralization of dividend withholding tax restriction by tax treaties (Deloitte) More

  • Philippines: E-invoicing required by December 31, 2026 (KPMG) More

  • UK: Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) emissions regulations (KPMG) More

  • UK: Taxpayers must demonstrate scientific or technological advancement in R&D tax relief claims (First-tier Tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Uruguay: Uruguay modifies Common Reporting Standard reporting deadlines (EY) More

  • US: Capitol Hill recap: the crypto tax cram (Alex Parker) More

  • US: Proposed regulations implement OBBBA's favourable expense apportionment changes to NCTI and FDDEI (EY) More

  • US: When regs lose their deference: Three cases rewrite the tax playbook (PwC podcast, 34:53) More

 

 

Thursday, September 24​

  • Global: Tax treaty round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Denmark and UK: Comment on tax dispute over where value from offshore wind farms should be captured and taxed (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) More

  • EU: CJEU clarifies when double tax treaty relief may neutralize discriminatory dividend taxation (KPMG) More

  • Greece: Ιnterest on intragroup loan obtained for dividend distribution is not tax deductible (Deloitte) More

  • India: Unrealized foreign exchange gain arising from borrowings used to acquire property in India not taxable under section 43A, but may be taxable under section 43AA (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Kenya: Corporate sponsorship expenses not deductible, but tax authority’s allocation of expenses to exempt income disallowed (Tax Appeals Tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Updated policy on earnings stripping rules (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • Portugal: Portuguese Financing Company case – transfer pricing – interest on intragroup debt – CUP method – credit rating (in Portuguese) (Tax Arbitration Tribunal) (TPcases) More

  • US: Commerce Department defines specialty pharmaceutical categories eligible for zero section 232 tariff and identifies eligible jurisdictions (EY) More

  • US: Notice 2026-55: Request for comments on issues under section 1400Z-2 regarding investments in QOFs and QOZ businesses (KPMG) More

  • US: President Trump signs into law Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill, which includes tariff authority (KPMG) More

  • US: Ways and Means Committee advances digital asset tax legislation (PwC) More

 

 

Wednesday, September 23

  • Global: E-invoicing developments tracker (16 September 2026) (EY) More

  • Bahrain: Updated VAT guides (KPMG) More

  • Canada: CRA has a new GST / HST memorandum on the situs of services supplied in relation to real property or tangible personal property (Neal Armstrong) More

  • Canada: CRA publishes a new GST/HST memorandum on the provincial place-of-supply rules for services (Neal Armstrong) More

  • Chile: Chile proposes capital markets reform package to attract foreign investment and deepen local capital markets (EY) More

  • EU: New EU Customs Code enters into force; platforms face new obligations as “importer for distance sales” (KPMG) More

  • Ireland: Updated guidance on the transfer of assets (other than trading stock) within a group (Tax authorities) More

  • Italy: VAT treatment of data centre colocation services (in Italian) (Tax authorities) More

  • Japan: GloBE treatment of GK-TK structures (Chester Wee on LinkedIn) More

  • New Zealand: “Bumper bill” advances 2026 budget reforms (KPMG) More

  • Poland: Bill providing for simplification of transfer pricing reporting on intra-group transactions adopted by lower house of Parliament; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • South Africa: Loan “raising fees” constituted deductible interest (Supreme Court of Appeal decision) (KPMG) More

  • US: Transfer pricing and international tax year-end considerations (KPMG) More

 

 

Tuesday, September 22

  • Global: Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: New version of INNOTAX portal provides expanded information on R&D tax incentives (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: ATO finalises software royalty ruling and expands practical compliance guidance (DLA Piper) More

  • Brazil: Brazil incorporates OECD Side-by-Side Package measures into its Additional CSLL rules (EY) More

  • Cambodia: Guidance on allocation of tax liabilities following, as well as VAT treatment of, business transfers, share transfers, and enterprise mergers (KPMG) More

  • Czech Republic: Mountfield case – deductibility of interest incurred on bonds issued to acquire trade marks from related parties – abuse of law (in Czech) (Supreme Administrative Court decision) (TPcases) More

  • EU: EU customs reform enters into force, with new e-commerce rules (KPMG) More

  • India: Payments related to drugs manufactured and marketed in United States not taxable in India (High Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Mexico: Mexico’s 2027 Economic Package (PwC) More

  • Mexico: Mexico proposes significant 2027 income tax and revenue measures (EY) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch Borrower case – transfer pricing – interest incurred on intragroup debt (in Dutch) (Court of Appeal of The Hague decision) (TPcases) More

  • Netherlands: Ministry of Finance updates timeline for proposed e-invoicing implementation and e-reporting requirements (EY) More

  • Switzerland: Swiss Captive Reinsurance case – APA transfer pricing adjustment – subject to VAT? (in German) (Federal Supreme Court) (TPcases) More

  • UK: Tax and the City (Slaughter and May) More

  • US: Data centre tax structuring: A private equity and technology professional’s guide to capital efficiency (PwC) More

  • US: Digital advertising taxes: gross receipts, sales tax, or fees? (EideBailly) More

  • US: Notice 2026-61: Two-year extension of transition relief for dividend equivalents under section 871(m) regulations (KPMG) More

  • Uzbekistan: New VAT rules for non-resident e-commerce sellers (KPMG) More

 

 

Monday, September 21

  • Global: Latest on BEPS and beyond (EY) More

  • Global: Trade talking points (EY) More

  • Indonesia: Certain payment institutions to collect VAT on some cross-border digital transactions (Deloitte) More

  • Mexico and US: US / Mexico treaty notification and protective claim requirements 2026 (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • UAE: UAE amends VAT Executive Regulations (EY) More

  • UK: Transfer pricing enquiries: HMRC’s approach and recent cases (Macfarlanes) More

  • US: Proposed regulations address expanded Opportunity Zone reporting and updated QOF certification procedures (PwC) More

  • US: Proposed regulations on qualified opportunity fund information reporting and certification procedures (KPMG) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: Second Circuit: Limited partners subject to self-employment tax because they exerted managerial control over partnership (KPMG) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

  • US: Tax news & views (Deloitte) More

  • US: Trade corner (Deloitte) More

  • US: Trade lines (EY) More

 

 

Friday, September 18​​​​​

  • Global: OECD launches new version of INNOTAX portal: Tax incentives for R&D and innovation in the OECD area and beyond (OECD) More

  • Global: Pillar Two: Updated information return and further administrative guidance (Deloitte) More

  • Global: The new Pillar 2 package: the 2026 GIR, new Administrative Guidance and the Full Legislative Review Assessment and Methodology (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • Global: Transfer pricing in TMT: managing value where it won’t sit still (Joel Cooper and Callum Macdonald on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Guide on changes to foreign resident capital gain tax (KPMG) More

  • Canada: Introduction of new productivity mega deduction (KPMG) More

  • Cyprus: DRCIP issues two announcements regarding company compliance obligations (Deloitte) More

  • Germany: Increased rate for late payment interest rate on retroactive assessments effective January 1, 2027; other transfer pricing insights (KPMG) More

  • Thailand: Thailand plans new EV tax structure tied to local manufacturing (Ascentium) More

  • UK: International Controlled Transactions Schedule and UK transfer pricing (KPMG) More

  • UK: Tax news podcast (September 2026) (Slaughter and May) More

  • US: Notice 2026-50 expands and extends safe harbour for section 45Q carbon capture credit (Deloitte) More

  • US: Proposed regs address deductions for DEI and foreign source sec. 951A category income (Deloitte) More

  • US: Second Circuit affirms treatment of limited partners for self-employment tax purposes (PwC) More

 

 

Thursday, September 17

  • Global: Transfer pricing – how credit ratings are assigned (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Draft legislation proposes phased discounts to replace the EV FBT exemption (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Exposure draft released for proposed R&D tax incentive reforms (Deloitte) More

  • Canada: Canada introduces legislation to implement counter-tariffs (EY) More

  • Canada: Canadian government announces new productivity mega deduction for capital investments (EY) More

  • China: Latest individual income tax policies on (1) transfer of restricted shares of listed companies and (2) dividends and bonuses received by foreign individuals (PwC) More

  • Netherlands: 2027 Tax Plan submitted to Parliament, includes full incorporation of Pillar Two side-by-side package (KPMG) More

  • Nigeria: Updates to deep offshore oil and gas projects tax incentives framework (KPMG) More

  • Philippines: Export-oriented enterprises (EOEs) with pending VAT zero-rating certification may be able to claim VAT refunds (Deloitte) More

  • South Africa: Proposed digital VAT model: What businesses should understand (Deloitte) More

  • US: Calculating QOZ gain recognition on December 31, 2026 (KPMG) More

 

 

Wednesday, September 16

  • Global: New guidance on Global Minimum Tax framework (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Canada: Government introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction (Government) More

  • Canada: Greater tax certainty for major investments in Canada: Advance Income Tax Rulings (AITR) program (Tax authorities) More

  • China: Income obtained by individuals from transferring restricted shares of listed companies shall be taxed at a 20% rate (in Chinese) (Tax authorities) More

  • Kazakhstan: Proposed tax measures for foreign e-commerce and electronic service providers (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Budget Day 2026: real estate update (Loyens & Loeff) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch Tax Plans 2027: a predictable package in a minority government setting (Loyens & Loeff) More

  • Netherlands: Mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting proposed for B2B transactions (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Netherlands publishes budget proposals with key tax legislative updates for 2027 (EY) More

  • Netherlands: The Hague Court of Appeal rules on arm's-length pricing of intragroup credit facilities with headroom (EY) More

  • UK: UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses in a VAT group (Tax authorities) More

  • US: Updated automatic consent procedures simplify method changes for R&E expenditures and residential construction contracts (PwC) More

 

 

Tuesday, September 15​

  • Global: OECD Inclusive Framework Pillar Two package addresses consistency of rule application and reporting (PwC) More

  • Australia: Consultation on draft legislation introducing 2026-27 budget tax reform measures, including R&D tax incentive simplification (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Software and royalty withholding tax risk - ATO releases draft PCG (Deloitte) More

  • Belgium: Rulings on copyright tax regime: Retroactive application for computer programs (Deloitte) More

  • Colombia: Colombia clarifies reinvestment requirement under Colombia-Spain tax treaty dividend provisions (EY) More

  • Colombia: Reconstruction decree and tax rulings (Baker McKenzie) More

  • Mexico: Proposed tax measures in 2027 Economic Package (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Unrealized losses may be forfeited following a change in shareholders (Supreme Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Poland: Debit note does not allow VAT deduction after limitation period expires (Supreme Administrative Court decision); other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Switzerland: Swiss Supreme Court confirms transfer pricing adjustments can have major VAT implications, especially for businesses with limited VAT recovery (Baker McKenzie) More

  • US: IRS eases accounting method changes for R&E expenditures and residential construction contracts (Alvarez and Marsal) More

  • US: Trade lines (EY) More

  • US: US Tax Court: Taxpayer’s section 245A dividends received deduction limited under section 246(c)(1) to dividends on shares directly held by the taxpayer (KPMG) More

  • Vietnam: Amendments to customs law enacted (KPMG) More

 

 

Monday, September 14​

  • Global: Public comments on OECD’s model reporting rules for digital platforms (OECD) More

  • Global: Tax Policy Reforms 2026 report (OECD) More

  • China: Announcement on VAT withholding on certain services provided by domestic individuals (in Chinese) (Government) More

  • EU: A&P Deco case (Application of EU VAT Directive to transfers of businesses and related leasing arrangements) (EGC decision) More

  • Finland: Bill to implement tax changes (in Finnish) (Government) More

  • Hungary: Guidance on 2025 changes to OECD Model Treaty and Commentary (in Hungarian) (Tax authorities) More

  • Mauritius: Regulations which provide detailed rules for applying QDMTT (Government) More

  • Poland: Draft bill to impose higher tax burden on energy sector (in Polish) (Government) More

  • Saudi Arabia: Procedural guide on tax and customs operations in 4 SEZs (in Arabic) (Government) More

  • Uruguay: Decree introducing mechanism to compensate taxpayers covered by stability clauses (in Spanish) (Government) More

  • US: Bruyea case (Whether foreign tax credits under double tax treaties can be used to offset US’s net investment income tax) (Court decision) More

  • US: Christensen case (Whether foreign tax credits under double tax treaties can be used to offset US’s net investment income tax) (Court decision) More

  • US: Proposed regulations relating to allocation and apportionment of deductions to foreign source section 951A category income (Government) More

 

 

Saturday, September 12

  • Global: Administrative Guidance on GloBE rules: Explicitly Conditional Taxes and the use of local financial accounting standard under a QDMTT in case of mismatching fiscal periods (OECD) More

  • Global: OECD Pillar Two: Updated version of GIR released (Deloitte) More

  • Global: OECD releases new Pillar Two guidance, updated GIR and framework for legislative reviews (Loyens & Loeff) More

  • Global: PE watch: Latest developments and trends, September 2026 (EY) More

  • Global: UN: 2025 update to UN Model Tax Convention (KPMG) More

  • Global: Updated GloBE Information Return released as part of new Pillar Two implementation package (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Australian Taxation Office finalizes software royalties ruling and expands compliance approach (EY) More

  • Australia: Legislation amending foreign resident capital gain tax, merger control regimes passed by Parliament (KPMG) More

  • Denmark: Updated dividend withholding tax refund procedure (KPMG) More

  • EU: E-News from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre (KPMG) More

  • EU: Public consultation on alignment of VAT rules with circular economy (KPMG) More

  • EU: EU trade update (Deloitte) More

  • Germany: Application of minimum taxation rules resulting in permanent loss of tax loss carryforwards upheld (Federal Fiscal Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch Supreme Court: unrealised losses fall within the loss restriction rules upon a share transfer (Loyens & Loeff) More

  • Netherlands: Public consultation on revision of treaty policy regarding service payments (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • Romania: "TechUp Romania" scheme enacted (KPMG) More

  • Serbia: Amendments to corporate income tax law (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed rules address OBBBA expense apportionment of deductions to foreign source income (PwC) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

  • US: US revises section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods and imposes targeted import bans (PwC) More

 

 

Friday, September 11​

  • Belgium: Tax authorities clarify updated BEPS 13 transfer pricing forms and CbC reporting (Deloitte) More

  • Canada: CRA finds that entering into an employment contract indemnifying an employee against reportable-transaction penalties was not a reportable transaction (Neal Armstrong) More

  • China: Tax brief (August 2026) (Ascentium) More

  • India: One-time compensation received for diminution in value of stock options not taxable employment income (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Malaysia: Recent tax developments concerning indirect tax, transfer pricing, and e-invoicing (KPMG) More

  • Mexico: 2027 economic package submitted to Chamber of Deputies (Deloitte) More

  • Philippines: Updated guidelines for tax audit program (KPMG) More

  • UK: Knights Developments case: Property developer profits taxable in UK under Article 6 of Isle of Man income tax treaty (Upper Tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • US: IRS expands safe harbour for section 45Q carbon sequestration credit (PwC) More

  • US: Measure twice, elect once: modeling section 987 relief before committing (PwC podcast, 33 mins) More

  • US: Proposed regulations: Allocation and apportionment of deductions to foreign source section 951A category income and DEI (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed regulations: Qualified opportunity fund (QOF) reporting and certification procedures (KPMG) More

  • US: US Tax Court: Final partnership adjustment held timely under BBA limitations period rules (KPMG) More

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Thursday, September 10

  • Global: Global indirect tax news (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Comments on Hilton Part IVA (GAAR) case: A strong commercial outcome does not, by itself, explain the tax structure used to achieve it (Neil Pereira on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Comments on Hilton Part IVA (GAAR) case: Did Hicks check out of Hilton too soon? (Stuart Landsberg on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Guidance on reintroduced loss carry back tax offset (KPMG) More

  • Australia: The ATO has reversed its trend of anti-avoidance MNE losses in recent years in Pepsi, Mylan and Minerva with its Part IVA (GAAR) win in Hilton (Andy Bubb on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Canada and US: US announces import bans and modified tariffs on Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicle-related products (KPMG) More

  • Canada and US: US bans certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy and motor vehicle products under section 338; modifies scope of existing 50% duties (EY) More

  • France: Comments on Ariston transfer pricing case (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) More

  • India: Consideration in excess of FMV received upon issuance of convertible debentures not taxable income (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • UK: Tax investigations and disputes newsletter (Macfarlanes) More

  • US: Federal Circuit Court of Appeals holds taxpayers may not offset US net investment income tax with foreign tax credit (EY) More

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Wednesday, September 9

  • Global: A wrong website can ruin a transfer pricing benchmark before the review even starts (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: E-invoicing developments tracker (EY) More

  • Global: Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Trade talking points (EY) More

  • Australia: 30% Minimum tax on discretionary trusts: Exposure draft legislation released (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: ATO software ruling finalized: What next? (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Tranche 2: Negative gearing and new residential dwellings legislation (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Tranche 2 draft legislation: Capital gains tax (Deloitte) More

  • Canada: Canada extends suspension of federal excise tax on fuel (EY) More

  • Canada: Harvard Properties case – Federal Court of Appeal finds in a section 160 context that the FMV of a note and preferred shares equaled the cash amount that their transferee agreed to pay for them (Neal Armstrong) More

  • Colombia: Introduction of national carbon market regulatory framework, including national carbon tax (KPMG) More

  • EU: Information powers of authorities and fundamental principles of law under the EU court’s microscope (Jonathan Schwarz) More

  • France: FTA issues new guidelines on extension of exceptional temporary surtax (Deloitte) More

  • Greece: Draft bill proposes foreign direct investment incentive regime (Deloitte) More

  • Pakistan: Recent guidance on income tax, sales tax, and customs duties (KPMG) More

  • Poland: Proposed temporary corporate tax rate increase for energy and fuel sectors; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Switzerland: Future tax reforms boost competitiveness strategy (Baker McKenzie) More

  • UK: Promoting the UK as a Treasury Centre (Slaughter and May) More

  • US: 1% floor on charitable deductions may erode NOL carryovers (KPMG) More

  • US: Automatic accounting method change procedures for R&E expenditures under Rev. Proc. 2026-32 (KPMG) More

  • US: IRS accepting applicants for 2027 CAP program beginning September 8 (KPMG) More

  • US: Trump proposes tariffs on generic pharmaceuticals – what companies should know (PwC) More

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Tuesday, September 8​

  • Global: Pillar Two and transactions: why Pillar Two can no longer be an afterthought in M&A (Ross Robertson on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: When a permanent establishment disappears, what happens to the hidden gains? (Marco Mosconi on LinkedIn) More

  • Canada: Comment on Husky Energy case – beneficial ownership under Canada / Luxembourg treaty (Błażej Kuźniacki on LinkedIn) More

  • EU and UK: TOGCs and leases - a rich tapestry (Slaughter and May) More

  • Taiwan: Business tax obligations of Taiwanese taxpayers which purchase inbound digital services from foreign suppliers (Tax authorities) More

  • UK: Branching out: what the Barclays case means for UK VAT grouping (Macfarlanes) More

  • US: Lights, camera...tax breaks! (Alex Parker) More

  • US: President endorses data center development, entertainment tax incentive (Deloitte) More

  • US: Trade corner (Deloitte) More

  • US: Treasury, IRS release wave of tax guidance (Deloitte) More

  • US: US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals finds that Art. XXIV of the Canada / US treaty did not create a right to an FTC independent of the Code provisions (Neal Armstrong) More

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Monday, September 7​

  • China: End of tax exemption on certain dividends and bonuses paid to foreign individuals (in Chinese) (Government) More

  • Greece: Draft bill on new incentives for foreign direct investment (in Greek) (Government) More

  • Hong Kong: Sinolink case (Debt vs. equity characterisation) (Court decision) More

  • India: LG Electronics case (Deputation (i.e., secondment) of expatriate employees from Korean parent to Indian subsidiary: “fixed place of business” PE under India / Korea treaty?) (Tribunal decision) More

  • Ireland: Updated guidance on GloBE rules (pre-transition current and deferred tax adjustments) (Tax authorities) More

  • Netherlands: Government’s appraisal of EU’s Omnibus proposal (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • New Zealand: Draft guidance on characterisation of outbound software payments (Tax authorities) More

  • Qatar: Decisions implementing administrative aspects of GloBE rules, including currency conversion rules, simplified reporting procedures, and transitional CbC reporting safe harbour (Tax authorities) More

  • Sweden: Bill to amend administrative rules on reporting of dividend withholding tax (in Swedish) (Government) More

  • UK: Knights Developments case (Trading profits from land development in UK: applicability of Art. 6 and Art. 13 of Isle of Man / UK double tax treaty) (Court decision) More

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Saturday, September 5

  • Global: Comments published on revisions to model reporting rules for digital platforms (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Software royalties: final taxation ruling and draft guidance (Tax authorities) More

  • Australia: Draft legislation for discretionary trust minimum tax and related measures (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Interim report finds that safeguard measures on fabricated structural steel unlikely to proceed (Deloitte) More

  • Korea: NTS announces Tax Administration Plan (Deloitte) More

  • Korea: Tax rulings and cases (August 2026) (Deloitte) More

  • Philippines: Incentives for electric vehicle production (KPMG) More

  • Singapore: Income tax treatment of loan waiver (Tax authorities) More

  • US: Final regulations: Deduction for qualified passenger vehicle loan interest enacted under OBBBA (KPMG) More

  • US: Rev. Proc. 2026-32: Automatic accounting method change procedures for R&E expenditures and residential construction contracts (KPMG) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

  • US: Tax news & views (Deloitte) More

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Friday, September 4​

  • Australia: CGT, trust taxation and real property reforms (Baker McKenzie) More

  • Croatia: Proposed tax measures to address inflation (KPMG) More

  • Egypt: New tax laws introduce VAT, income tax, dispute resolution, and stamp tax changes (KPMG) More

  • France: Management package gains remain exposed to salary taxation (Baker McKenzie) More

  • Italy: Pillar Two side-by-side package transposed into domestic law (Deloitte) More

  • Latin America: Latin American tax news (August 2026) (Joaquin Kersman) More

  • Malaysia: E-invoicing threshold increased to RM3 million effective September 1, 2026 (KPMG) More

  • Qatar: Qatar publishes first wave of implementing decisions for Global and Domestic Minimum Tax framework (EY) More

  • Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia issues procedural guide on tax and customs operations in Special Economic Zones (EY) More

  • Spain: Wealth tax exemption requires robust business evidence (Baker McKenzie) More

  • UAE: FTA introduces new input tax obligations (Baker McKenzie) More

  • Uruguay: Uruguay repeals QDMTT exclusion Decree and introduces compensation mechanism for taxpayers under stability clauses (EY) More

  • US: Federal Circuit narrows treaty-based FTC relief (PwC) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: Trade lines (EY) More

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Thursday, September 3

  • Global: Comment on Art. 6.2.1 of GloBE rules (Lotfi Sellami Khelil on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: How early tax input improves outcomes in carve-outs (EY) More

  • Australia: Tax Ombudsman seeks feedback on tax administration review priorities and Director Penalty Notices (KPMG) More

  • Canada: Comment on Foresters case (Kevin Kelly on LinkedIn) More

  • China: Guangdong piloting advance tax rulings for large enterprises to support high-quality development in the Greater Bay Area (PwC) More

  • China: VAT treatment of non-taxable transactions (in Chinese) (Tax authorities) More

  • Curaçao: Parliament passes Pillar Two legislation (EY) More

  • Greece: Minister of Finance issues FY 2024 list of jurisdictions with preferential tax regime (Deloitte) More

  • Italy: Data centres and permanent establishments: Italy’s expanding enforcement meets treaty limits (Michele Dimonte and Francesco Olivieri, BonelliErede) More

  • Italy: Input VAT recovery deadlines extended (KPMG) More

  • Poland: Proposed amendments to income tax regulations; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • US: US Customs and Border Protection issues notice seeking comment on heightened import disclosure and supply chain visibility requirements (EY) More

  • US: Will Side-By-Side survive a change in DC? (Alex Parker) More

 

 

Wednesday, September 2

  • Global: International tax news (August 2026) (PwC) More

  • Global: Pillar One: What began as a grand attempt to redraw the map of international taxation became an impressive demonstration of how difficult it is to move the world’s tax authorities from agreement in principle to agreement in practice (Lotfi Sellami Khelil on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Two steps to challenge a transfer pricing benchmark (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) More

  • Africa: Overview of recent tax developments (July / August 2026) (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Enactment of news media bargaining incentive law targeting large digital platforms (KPMG) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Canada: CRA expands its EIFEL webpage to provide more detailed guidance on the financing (non borrowing-lending) IFE and IFR rules (Neal Armstrong) More

  • India: Retrospective application of amendment to fees for technical services limited (court decision); other direct and indirect tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Malaysia: New and updated service tax policies available on rental or leasing services (Deloitte) More

  • Thailand: Extension of reduced 7% VAT rate (Deloitte) More

  • UK: Can we fix it? Yes, we must! HMRC’s new error correction powers (Macfarlanes) More

  • US: Federal Circuit: Foreign tax credits under Canadian and French tax treaties cannot offset net investment income tax (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed regulations address OBBBA amendments to s. 951 and 951A pro rata share rules (Deloitte) More

  • US: US CBP seeks comments on heightened import disclosure and supply chain visibility requirements (KPMG) More

  • Venezuela: Tax aspects of the OLH regulatory framework (Baker McKenzie) More

 

 

Monday, August 31

  • Global: Transfer pricing of intragroup services – public comments (OECD) More

  • Australia: Draft guidance on crypto-assets (Airdrop) (Tax authorities) More

  • Australia: Draft guidance on crypto-assets (Wrapping smart contract) (Tax authorities) More

  • Botswana: Substantial economic presence regulations (Government) More

  • Canada and US: 50% US tariff on certain Canadian imports – US Customs and Border Protection guidance (Government) More

  • Canada and US: Canada imposes counter-tariffs on certain US imports (Government) More

  • Canada and US: US / Canada tariffs: timeline of key dates and documents (Blakes) More

  • Italy: DST case – does Italy’s DST apply to direct sales by platform owner? (in Italian) (First-Instance Tax Court of Milan) (Court decision) More

  • Korea: Tax agency launches probes into 50 firms over misuse of corporate-owned homes (Korea Times) More

  • Lithuania: 200% deduction for investment in advanced technologies – draft tax law amendments (in Lithuanian) (Government) More

  • Netherlands: Estimated cost for Netherlands of EU’s Omnibus proposal (in Dutch) (Jan van de Streek and Jan Vleggeert) More

  • South Africa: Public consultation paper on e-invoicing and digital reporting (Government) More

  • UAE: Due diligence requirements for input VAT recovery (Tax authorities) More

  • US: Maryland digital advertising tax case (Apple) – tax held to be invalid, for several reasons (Court decision) More

  • US: Maryland digital advertising tax case (Google) – tax held to be invalid, for several reasons (Court decision) More

  • US: Maryland digital advertising tax case (Peacock TV) – tax held to be invalid, for several reasons (Court decision) More

  • US: Rules for allocation of CFC income among US shareholders – proposed regulations (Government) More

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Saturday, August 29

  • Global: Comments on UN 2025 model double tax treaty (Lucas de Lima Carvalho on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Tax policy insights (July 2026) (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • Global: The UN Tax Convention draft protocol on cross-border services: clear direction but crucial details left open (Frederik Heitmüller on ICTD Blog) More

  • Global: UN 2025 model double tax treaty (updated) (UN) More

  • Global: UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee advances negotiations on Framework Convention and early protocols during fifth substantive session (EY) More

  • Global: Whole-entity TNMM is wonderfully efficient. One company, one margin, one conclusion (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Bills implementing corporate loss carryback and other tax reforms, tariff changes receive Royal Assent (KPMG) More

  • Canada and UK: Canada ratifies UK accession to CPTPP (Deloitte) More

  • Canada and US: Canada announces counter-tariffs in response to new US tariffs (EY) More

  • China and Hong Kong: When Hong Kong holding companies may be denied China’s 5% dividend tax preference (Ascentium) More

  • US: FCC revises “Covered List” treatment of certain power inverters eligible for section 45X credit (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed regulations would implement OBBBA's overhaul of CFC pro-rata share rules (EY) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

  • US: US Court of Federal Claims: Canadian charity not entitled under Canada treaty to refund of pro rata share of tax withheld on dividend income earned through Canadian unit trust (KPMG) More

 

 

Friday, August 28

  • Global: Taxing data as the new oil (Ana Paula Dourado on SSRN) More

  • Global: Transfer pricing – Manual benchmark review is usually framed as a time problem. I think the bigger issue is control (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Transfer pricing, treaty benefits reshaped by OECD’s tax update (Christos Theophilou on LinkedIn) More

  • Greece: Investment aid for strategic defence, vehicle and aircraft manufacturing sectors (Deloitte) More

  • India: Tiger Global and treaty interpretation (Poonam Khaira Sidhu and Reuven Avi-Yonah on SSRN) More

  • Netherlands: Interest deduction disallowed in “debt push down” structure (Amsterdam Court of Appeal decision) (KPMG) More

  • UAE: FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 on verification of supplies before Input Tax deduction (PwC) More

  • US: Cost-sharing transfer pricing case points to arm’s-length irony (Seema Kejriwal) More

  • US: Short (critical) memo on the decision of the Maryland Tax Court on the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax (Darien Shanske on SSRN) More

  • US: Treasury proposes new CFC pro rata share rules (PwC) More

 

 

Thursday, August 27​

  • Global: The rise of the corporate transfer pricing sleeper agent (EideBailly) More

  • Bulgaria: Kamenitza case – transfer pricing – acquisition of trade mark – CUP – DEMPE (Supreme Administrative Court) (in Bulgarian) (TPcases) More

  • Canada and US: Canada announces counter-tariffs on US goods (KPMG) More

  • Canada and US: Canada announces targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to US tariffs (Government) More

  • Chile: Report on 2025 transfer pricing audit activities (KPMG) More

  • Finland: Tax measures in draft budget for 2027 (KPMG) More

  • Greece: VAT treatment of branch and head office (Supreme Administrative Court decision) (KPMG) More

  • India and US: US limited partnership may be a company for Indian tax purposes if taxed as separate entity in United States (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Italy: Comment on Illva Saronno transfer pricing case – TNMM – selection of comparables (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) More

  • Italy: Drawing the line: when does an online store escape the Italian DST's marketplace definition? (Michele Dimonte) More

  • Malaysia: Should foreign investors use Labuan for holding structures in Malaysia? (Ascentium) More

  • UAE: New due diligence requirements for input VAT recovery related to tax evasion (KPMG) More

  • UAE: UAE issues decision introducing due diligence requirements for input VAT recovery (EY) More

  • UK: Knights Developments – UK Upper Tribunal finds that profits from the sale of developed land constituted income from immovable property for Treaty purposes (Neal Armstrong) More

  • US: How IRS exam trends may reshape crypto compliance (Deloitte) More

  • Vietnam: Vietnam’s VAT refund: expanded eligibility and stricter compliance rules (Ascentium) More

 

 

Wednesday, August 26

  • Global: Impact on the arm’s length range should guide review priority – show how much the range moves when you decide whether to accept or reject a company (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Tax treaty round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Global: The CFO's agenda for Pillar Two execution in 2026 (Deloitte) More

  • Asia Pacific: Top 10 tax topics for private capital and asset management tax in the Asia Pacific region for the last quarter (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • Austria: Parcel levy on distance sales effective October 1, 2026 (KPMG) More

  • Canada and US: US Customs and Border Protection issues guidance on filing entries as section 338 duties on certain Canadian goods take effect (EY) More

  • China: How to avoid triggering a fixed place PE in China (Ascentium) More

  • Germany: Law implementing DAC9 adopted by lower house of Parliament; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Poland: Proposed tax system reform; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Singapore: Navigating the transfer pricing realities of MAS’s 2026 Asset Management enhancements (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • US: Proposed regulations address scope of new exclusion from FDDEI for "excluded property sales income" (EY) More

  • US: Proposed regulations: Guidance under section 951(a) on pro rata share of subpart F income, tested income, or tested loss of CFCs (KPMG) More

  • Vietnam: Transfer pricing of intercompany loans and interest expenses in Vietnam (Ascentium) More

  • Vietnam: Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: tax incentives and regulatory advantages (Ascentium) More

 

 

Tuesday, August 25

  • Global: Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) More

  • Global: Public comments published on transfer pricing of intragroup services (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Bahrain: Updated VAT guides and enhanced registration service (KPMG) More

  • Canada and US: US CBP guidance on section 338 tariffs for certain Canadian imports (KPMG) More

  • EU: M&A tax talk: DAC 6 and Mandatory Disclosure Rules (Deloitte) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch Acquisition Finance case – interest deductibility – debt pushdown – shareholder loan (Amsterdam Court of Appeal) (in Dutch) (TPcases) More

  • New Zealand: Making the most of government incentives for R&D (Deloitte) More

  • North Macedonia: Draft law on e-invoicing (KPMG) More

  • Poland: Polish Government publishes draft legislation increasing the CIT rate to 22% for large taxpayers and Pillar Two group entities (EY) More

  • Serbia: Amendments to e-invoicing rulebook (KPMG) More

  • US: Failure to timely make section 865(h)(2)(A) election to resource gain as foreign-source income (Jason Hoerner on LinkedIn) More

  • US: How post-importation transfer pricing adjustments could impact US customs value and reporting (PwC) More

  • US: Is tax “law”? (Luís C. Calderón Gómez) More

  • US: Maryland Tax Court finds digital advertising tax invalid in three refund cases (PwC) More

  • US: Proposed rules clarify section 250 property dispositions (PwC) More

 

 

Monday, August 24​

  • Global: Trade talking points (EY) More

  • Australia: Bill amending foreign resident capital gain tax, merger control regimes passes lower house of Parliament with amendment (KPMG) More

  • Bahrain: Bahrain issues domestic minimum top-up tax return filing manual (EY) More

  • Cambodia: Tax incentives introduced for investment in government securities issued in 2026 (Deloitte) More

  • EU: E-News from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre (KPMG) More

  • France: France issues guidance clarifying electronic invoicing and reporting reform with implications for businesses (EY) More

  • Sweden: Draft legislation introducing payroll tax super deduction for R&D salary costs submitted to Council on Legislation (Lagrådet) (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed regulations under IRC section 987 would permit an election under which CFCs generally would not compute or recognize IRC section 987(3) gain or loss (EY) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

 

 

Friday, August 21

  • Global: The direct taxation of crypto-assets. A challenge for tax administrations (Alfredo Collosa on CIATBlog) More

  • Australia: Loss carry back tax offset, small business instant asset write-off bill passes Parliament with negative gearing amendment (KPMG) More

  • Chile: VAT on online betting and casino platforms; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • France: Tax updates on “Charasse Amendment,” reinvestment under share contribution deferral regime, preferential tax regimes, and interest deductibility (KPMG) More

  • Hong Kong: Court holds that shareholder loan interest cannot be recharacterised as return on equity investment (KPMG) More

  • Mauritania: VAT compliance obligations for non-resident digital service vendors (KPMG) More

  • Netherlands: Updated decree on interpretation of double tax treaties (in Dutch) (Government) More

  • Portugal: New guidance available on credit notes and VAT returns (Deloitte) More

  • South Africa: Public consultation on e-invoicing and digital reporting (KPMG) More

 

 

Thursday, August 20​

  • Global: UN tax negotiations move from concepts to treaty text (PwC) More

  • Australia: CMPTI consultation papers provide early insights for critical minerals proponents (Deloitte) More

  • Australia: Public CbC reporting – updated guidance on exemptions and administrative relief (Tax authorities) More

  • Canada and US: US suspends additional duties on Canadian imports until August 22 (KPMG) More

  • India: Gujarat High Court landmark ruling on corporate guarantees (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • India: Indian subsidiary distributing foreign company’s products on principal-to-principal basis does not constitute permanent establishment (KPMG) More

  • Kenya: Tax Appeals Tribunal allows utilization of overpaid tax against outstanding tax liabilities (EY) More

  • Luxembourg: Luxembourg publishes draft law implementing ViDA measures applicable from 1 January 2027 (EY) More

  • US: IRS updates FAQs regarding section 163(j) limitation on the deduction for business interest expense (KPMG) More

  • US: Limited partners! Part Deux: The Fifth Circuit rewrites the LP rules … again (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • US: Proposed regulations: Guidance under section 250(b)(3) on exclusion from DEI of income from sales or other dispositions of certain property (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed regulations would ease section 987 rules for CFCs (PwC) More

  • US: USCIT upholds IEEPA suspension of de minimis treatment in Axle of Dearborn (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • US: US CBP begins enforcement procedures to check accuracy of data on importer of record; inaccurate CBP Form 5106 information may trigger immediate voiding of IOR numbers (EY) More

 

 

Wednesday, August 19

  • Global: Comment on 3M’s dispute with the IRS over a blocked royalty payment from its Brazilian subsidiary — a case that illustrates how legal boundaries can determine whether a TP model can actually run (Paul Sutton on LinkedIn) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) More

  • Canada: Proposed simplified transfer pricing documentation requirements for small taxpayers and partnerships (KPMG) More

  • EU: European Commission’s ambitious tax simplification package (KPMG) More

  • Ghana: Key tax and regulatory highlights of the 2026 mid-year budget review (Deloitte) More

  • Malaysia: IRB guidelines available on CGT exemption for disposals of shares for purpose of IPO (Deloitte) More

  • Mauritius: Finance Act 2026 introduces changes to income tax and VAT, including amendments to Pillar Two rules and rules for suppliers of digital services (KPMG) More

  • New Zealand: Guidance on income tax treatment of company amalgamation (Tax authorities) More

  • Poland: Updated draft of proposed corporate income tax amendments; other tax developments (KPMG) More

  • Singapore: Fund tax incentive scheme enhancements and clarifications (Non-SFO): MAS Circular 05/2026 (Alvarez & Marsal) More

  • Singapore: Guidance on crypto-asset reporting framework (Tax authorities) More

  • Singapore: Tax incentives changes for funds and family offices (Baker McKenzie) More

  • Sri Lanka: Postponement of revised VAT invoice format (KPMG) More

  • Sweden: Proposal to enhance R&D tax incentive (in Swedish) (Government) More

  • Thailand: DBD strengthens review of foreign-invested companies under anti-nominee measures (Deloitte) More

  • Ukraine: Parliament advances VAT on e-commerce; Cabinet resubmits customs companion bill (KPMG) More

  • US: Proposed regulations on foreign currency gain or loss with respect to a QBU of controlled foreign corporations (KPMG) More

  • US: Tenth Circuit: Taxpayer’s request for rehearing en banc in Liberty Global denied (KPMG) More

 

 

Tuesday, August 18

  • Global: E–invoicing developments tracker (EY) More

  • Global: Opinion statement on the OECD public consultation on proposed targeted amendments to the model reporting rules for digital platforms (CFE Tax Advisers Europe) More

  • Global: PE watch (EY) More

  • Australia: The domestic implementation of Australia’s tax treaties: whatever happened to the rule of law? (Jared Clements) More

  • Czech Republic: Inventec case – transfer pricing – contract manufacturer – TNMM – profit level indicator (in Czech) (Supreme Administrative Court) (TPcases) More

  • EU: Guidance documents to support carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) implementation (KPMG) More

  • India: Stock buy-back by foreign company not taxable in India (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Japan: Administrative guidance and Q&As updated for Pillar Two rules (KPMG) More

  • Montenegro: Automatic exchange of cross-border tax rulings and transfer pricing agreements with EU authorities (in Montenegrin) (Government) More

  • Portugal: New ordinance introduces phased amendments to VAT compliance and reporting obligations (EY) More

  • Portugal: Tax authorities issue Circular No. 4/2026 on municipal property tax treatment of wind and solar power generation facilities (EY) More

  • Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia approves economic substance requirements regulations for Special Economic Zones (EY) More

  • South Africa: Guidance on tax consequences arising from cash grants made by an employer to an employee share incentive trust, the receipt thereof by the share incentive trust, and the vesting of shares in qualifying employees (Tax authorities) More

  • UAE: FTA issues registration and deregistration deadlines for top-up tax purposes (Deloitte) More

  • UK: HMRC publish guidance on short-term business visitors (Deloitte) More

  • US: Digital advertising services tax is unconstitutional (Maryland State Tax Court decision) (KPMG) More

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Monday, August 17​

  • Canada: Finance releases second package of hybrid mismatch rules (PwC) More

  • Chile: 2026 major tax reform: major changes approved and key considerations for businesses and individuals (Albagli Zaliasnik Abogados) More

  • China: China monthly tax brief: July 2026 (Ascentium) More

  • Egypt: How Egypt's latest income tax reforms can improve cash flow, investment decisions, and long-term growth (Kozman & Co on LinkedIn) More

  • EU: European Commission publishes a series of guidance documents to support CBAM implementation in the definitive period (European Commission) More

  • Hong Kong: Hong Kong carried interest tax concession: beyond private equity (RegReportingDesk) More

  • Indonesia: Government officially postpones implementation of income tax withholding for online marketplace sellers until October 31, 2026 (Wilgianto Tan on LinkedIn) More

  • Korea: 2026 tax law amendment proposal – international taxation (Yulchon LLC on LinkedIn) More

  • South Africa: Advance Pricing Agreement programme in operation from September 2026 (PwC) More

 

 

Saturday, August 15

  • Global: OECD steps for delineating transactions: Time is running out before your 2026 agreements are “set in stone” (Paul Sutton on LinkedIn) More

  • Argentina: Argentina proposes "Super RIGI" bill to create enhanced incentives regime for large-scale investments in new industries (EY) More

  • Egypt: Egypt announces second tax facilitation package (EY) More

  • Germany: Government approves draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Deloitte) More

  • India: MAP resolution not binding for years not covered, particularly when PE functions had changed (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • Luxembourg: Luxembourg proposes to extend DAC7 reporting framework to non-EU jurisdictions (EY) More

  • Mexico: Amendments to general rules under anti-money laundering law (KPMG) More

  • South Africa: SARS finalizes APA rules, as pilot program goes live (Deloitte) More

  • South Africa: South Africa proposes domestic transfer pricing rules for Special Economic Zones (EY) More

  • Tanzania: Regulations clarifying excise duty regime for non-resident providers of digital services (KPMG) More

  • Tanzania: Tanzania introduces mandatory electronic payment for specific identified transactions (EY) More

  • US: Fifth Circuit creates new definition of “limited partner” for self-employment tax purposes (PwC) More

  • US: Notice 2026-50: Section 45Q safe harbour for carbon oxide sequestration expanded and extended (KPMG) More

  • US: Regs proposed on CFC tax year changes, 10% disallowance of FTCs on section 951A PTEP (Deloitte) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) More

  • US: US imposes section 232 tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and components (KPMG) More

  • US: US President issues section 232 proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on unmanned aircraft systems and their components (EY) More

  • Zanzibar: Non-resident digital services providers to register for VAT (KPMG) More

 

 

Friday, August 14

  • Global: Tax alpha as a product design (PwC) More

  • Canada: Department of Finance releases draft legislative proposals to amend the second package of hybrid mismatch rules (EY) More

  • Canada and US: US proposes additional 50% tariffs on select Canadian products (Deloitte) More

  • EU: European Commission reviews Foreign Subsidies Regulation and updates public CbC reporting tool (KPMG) More

  • France: Deadline extended for withholding tax refund claims (KPMG) More

  • France: Updated guidance on temporary surtax for large companies (in French) (Tax authorities) More

  • Germany: CJEU referral on taxation of upstream merger gains (KPMG) More

  • Hong Kong: Guidance on preferential regime for carried interest (Tax authorities) More

  • India: Income from offshore supplies of equipment and designs not taxable in India without fixed place PE or nexus with supervisory PE (tribunal decision) (KPMG) More

  • India: Samsung case – transfer pricing – TP adjustments in 4 areas: advertising, marketing and promotion (AMP) expenditure; manufacturing and networking segments; royalty payments; and salary paid to expatriate employees (Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal) (TPcases) More

  • India: Suzuki case – transfer pricing – advertising, marketing and promotion (AMP) expenditure (Delhi High Court) (TPcases) More

  • Italy: Direct online sales fall outside scope of digital services tax (court decision) (KPMG) More

  • Italy: Overview of “omnibus” tax decree (in Italian) (Tax authorities) More

  • Lithuania: Updated guidance on thin capitalisation rules (in Lithuanian) (Tax authorities) More

  • Malaysia: Media release covers stamp duty treatment of employment contracts, exempt instruments (Deloitte) More

  • Malaysia: Recent tax developments concerning income tax incentives, SEZ measures, stamp duty, indirect tax, and individual taxation (KPMG) More

  • Monaco: Draft legislation would implement Pillar Two minimum taxation rules (KPMG) More

  • Oman: VAT Executive Regulations amended for e-invoicing implementation (KPMG) More

  • Poland: PSD exemption denied for indirect shareholders under look-through approach (court decision) (KPMG) More

  • UAE: Corporate Tax treatment of payments made in respect of Additional Tier 1 instruments by banks (Tax authorities) More

  • US: Fifth Circuit: “Limited partner” for purposes of exception to self-employment income means a partner who plays no significant role in managing or running business (KPMG) More

  • US: IRS insights (Deloitte) More

  • US: US Trade Court: IEEPA authorizes suspension of de minimis treatment (KPMG) More

  • US: Treasury proposes CFC exemption election under Section 987 (PwC) More

 

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