Regulatory Analysis
The French Government has enacted a new exceptional TSA (Taxe de Solidarité Additionnelle) for the fiscal year 2026. This measure was included in Article 13 of the Social Security Budget for 2026, published on 31 December 2025. The new contribution is effective from 1 January 2026, and is levied at a rate of 2.05% on […]
Following the postponement of VERI*FACTU deadlines approved in December 2025, Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 has introduced an extraordinary period for taxpayers to exit voluntary SII (Suministro Inmediato de Información) participation. The measure addresses the situation of businesses that opted into this system specifically to obtain exemption from VERI*FACTU requirements. Background: The VERI*FACTU-SII Connection A key provision […]
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.6 on 5 January 2026, replacing Version 4.5 issued on 7 December 2025 Changes in Version 4.6 The new version of the Guidelines introduces clarifications to two key areas: Table 3.6 (Removal Clarification): This table lists activities and transactions for which consolidated […]
On 30 December 2025, the Italian Parliament gave final approval to the 2026 Budget Law, which was published in the Official Gazette as Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025. The law entered into force on 1 January 2026 and introduces significant changes affecting insurers writing motor and vessel business in Italy. The Budget Law […]
On 12 December 2025, Tunisia has officially enacted the expansion of its mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) framework to include all service transactions after being provisioned in its Finance Bill 2026 (Law No. 17 of 2025) which formally brings service provision operations within the scope of the country’s existing e-invoicing mandate. Previous Scope Prior to this […]
Effective January 1, 2026, Chicago has increased the rate of its Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax from 11% to 15%. Further changes can be found here.
Ohio HB 186, signed by the governor on Dec 19, 2025, cancel’s the expanded August 2026 sales tax holiday as a part of a legislative package aimed at restructuring property taxes in the state. Historically, the sales tax holiday is over a two week period and broadly encompassing. More information may be found here.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released the 2025 edition of Guide T4061(E), NR4 – Non-Resident Tax Withholding, Remitting, and Reporting. The primary change for tax year 2025 is the launch of the Non-Resident Withholding Tax online portal services. In October 2025, the CRA expanded its secure portal services to include online access to non-resident […]
Lithuania is removing the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate category of 9%, effective January 1, 2026. The change is found in Law XV-287 amending Article 19 of the VAT Law. Three categories of supplies that were subject to the 9% rate are now subject to 12%. The three categories are passenger services, accommodation services, […]
Pursuant to the Council of Ministers Decree No. 337/2025 published on November 21, 2025, Cyprus is extending the zero VAT rate on essential items including baby milk, baby and adult diapers, female hygiene products, fresh or chilled vegetables, and fresh fruits until December 31, 2026. The temporary zero-rate on essential items was previously set to […]
Ghana is enacting multiple changes to move the effective Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 21.9% to 20%, starting January 1, 2026. Ghana is modifying its’ treatment of the National Health Insurance Levy and Ghanian Education Trust Fund Levy. Levy amounts paid on purchases will be deductible in the same manner as regular VAT payments […]
Slovakia is subjecting confectionary goods to the standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, beginning January 1, 2026. The reduction includes candy, ice cream, sugary drinks, and certain baked goods.
Chicago will reduce its Motor Vehicle Lessor Tax from $2.75 per rental period to $0.50 per rental period. This tax is imposed on the lease of motor vehicles within Chicago on a daily or weekly basis and is charged per the rental period in the lease agreement. This change is effective on January 1, 2026. […]
Beginning January 1, 2026, Chicago will impose a new retail liquor tax of 1.5% on the sale of alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the premises where the alcohol was purchased. Further changes can be found here.
On January 1, 2026, the Ministry of Finance made the invoice submission module with attachment functionality available through the e-Tax Office, allowing taxpayers to register their intention to issue invoices with attachments in KSeF 2.0. Process for the issuance of Invoices with Attachments To issue invoices with attachments in KSeF 2.0, taxpayers must first submit […]
Romania’s Government Emergency Ordinance 89/2025, published on December 23, 2025, introduces important clarifications to the country’s e-invoicing mandate without creating new obligations for taxpayers currently in scope of the mandate. The ordinance primarily addresses gaps in existing legislation and standardizes transmission deadlines across B2B and B2C transactions. Key changes 5 working day transmission deadline Previously, […]
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has released FYI-330, updating guidance on income and withholding information returns and filing methods. Beginning January 1, 2026, all employers must submit annual income and withholding statements (Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R) electronically, regardless of employee count. Filers should note that the Department no longer requires notification that a […]
The IRS has updated Form 8809, used to request filing extensions for information returns including Forms W-2, 1099, 1042-S, and 1095. The most notable update is the addition of the Information Return Intake System (IRIS) as a filing option for automatic 30-day extensions. IRIS will fully replace the FIRE system in January 2027. The IRS […]