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Argentina: Argentina Publishes Inocencia Fiscal II Law 27826: Tax Amnesty Updates

The Official Gazette published Law 27,826 on 9 October 2026, formally enacting Inocencia Fiscal II after three weeks of legislative approval limbo. The law introduces a comprehensive tax regularization framework covering omitted obligations for Income Tax, VAT, Minimum Presumed Income Tax, and employer Social Security contributions accrued through 31 December 2025. Critically, the statute defers

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Dominican Republic: Dominican Tax Revenue Hits RD$79.3 Billion in September

On 9 October 2026, the DGII released its monthly revenue report showing tax collections of RD$79,290.5 million for September 2026, reflecting the Dominican Republic’s continued fiscal strength amid economic expansion. This monthly figure contributes to a cumulative eight-month total of RD$671 billion, representing solid growth compared to the same period in 2025. The revenue performance

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Uruguay: Uruguay DGI Releases September 2026 Tax Bulletin No. 640

On 9 October 2026, the Dirección General Impositiva (DGI) of Uruguay published its monthly Informative Bulletin No. 640 covering September 2026 tax developments. This official publication serves as the primary communication channel for tax administration updates, regulatory interpretations, compliance deadlines, and procedural guidance for taxpayers operating in Uruguay. The bulletin typically includes resolutions, decree summaries,

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Belize: Belize Exits EU Annex II After Successful Tax Transparency Review

On 9 October 2026, the Government of Belize announced that the European Union’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has formally removed Belize from Annex II of the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. This decision follows a comprehensive tax transparency review conducted by the EU Code of Conduct Group (Business Taxation), which assessed Belize’s

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Colombia: Colombia DIAN Deploys Tax Relief for Earthquake-Affected Taxpayers

On 9 October 2026, DIAN announced Press Release No. 130 detailing a comprehensive taxpayer assistance strategy for individuals and businesses in Valle del Cauca impacted by the August 10 earthquake. The measures include extended filing deadlines, penalty waivers, and dedicated support channels to facilitate tax compliance during recovery. The initiative applies to taxpayers with domicile

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Argentina: Argentina Updates Tax Criminal Regime and Procedure Law

On 9 October 2026, the Argentine Official Gazette published Law 27826, which introduces significant amendments to the Tax Criminal Regime (Régimen Penal Tributario) and the Tax Procedure Law (Ley de Procedimiento Tributario). The legislative update aims to modernize enforcement tools, align sanctions with current economic realities, and strengthen the procedural framework for tax assessments and

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Brazil:Brazil Tax Reform: 86% of Fiscal Documents Now Highlight CBS

On 9 October 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal) announced that 86% of fiscal documents issued by companies mandated to participate in the tax reform pilot already highlight the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS). This milestone reflects rapid adoption of the new consumption tax framework under Constitutional Amendment 132/2023 and Law 15.079/2024,

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Argentina: Argentina Promulgates Law 27826 on Tax Criminal Regime

Through Decree 1160/2026 published on 9 October 2026, the President of Argentina officially promulgated Law 27826, giving immediate legal force to the comprehensive overhaul of the Tax Criminal Regime and Tax Procedure Law. The decree confirms that all provisions of the law are effective as of 10 October 2026, with transitional rules for pending cases.

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Brazil:Brazil Tax Authority Probes Improper PIS/Cofins Credits in Fuel Sales

On 9 October 2026, the Receita Federal launched Operation Inflamável II, targeting improper use of PIS/Pasep and Cofins tax credits in the resale of diesel oil, gasoline, and ethanol. The operation involves a total credit volume exceeding BRL 5 billion, indicating a large-scale scheme where taxpayers allegedly claimed input credits on fuel purchases that were

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Argentina: Argentina Amends Border Traffic Customs Regime for Small Traders

The Agency for Revenue and Customs Control (ARCA) issued General Resolution 5910/2026 on 9 October 2026, amending the long-standing Border Traffic Regime (Régimen de Tráfico Vecinal Fronterizo) originally established by Resolution 2.604/86 of the former National Customs Administration. The regime governs simplified customs procedures for small-scale cross-border trade by residents of border zones with neighboring

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