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Argentina: Argentina Advances Mini RIGI for SMEs, ARCA Tax Clarifications

As of 30 September 2026, Argentina’s tax authority ARCA (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos) has issued detailed clarifications on the “Mini RIGI” regime designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Mini RIGI (Régimen de Incentivo para Grandes Inversiones) extends certain tax stability and incentive benefits to smaller investment projects, previously reserved for large-scale investments

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Argentina: JP Morgan Flags Argentina’s Most Distortive Tax, Notes Counterweight

In a research note published 30 September 2026, JP Morgan identifies Argentina’s financial transactions tax (Impuesto a los Débitos y Créditos Bancarios) as the most distortive levy in the national tax system, citing its cascading effect on production chains and disincentive for formal banking intermediation. The tax, levied at 0.6% on each debit and credit

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Argentina: Cordoba Updates October 2026 Withholding Taxpayer Registry

On 30 September 2026, the Córdoba Tax Administration (Rentas Córdoba) published General Resolution No. 2229/2026, approving the October 2026 taxpayer registry for the provincial withholding and collection regimes SIRCREB, SIRPEI, SIRTAC, and SIRCUPA. These regimes operate as advance payments on account of the Gross Income Tax (Impuesto sobre los Ingresos Brutos) under the framework of

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Uruguay: Uruguay DGI Releases Comprehensive Forestry Taxation Guide

On 29 September 2026, the DGI published an extensive technical guide covering the full spectrum of tax obligations for the forestry sector, one of Uruguay’s strategic export industries. The guide consolidates regulations governing Income Tax on Economic Activities (IRAE), Value Added Tax (VAT), Specific Internal Tax (IMESI) on fuels used in forestry operations, Rural Property

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Uruguay: Uruguay Updates IMEBA Agricultural Disposal Tax Guidelines

On 29 September 2026, the DGI issued the revised technical guide for the Tax on Disposal of Agricultural Assets (IMEBA), a critical levy on the sale or transfer of rural real estate, livestock, and permanent crops. The guide incorporates the parameter updates established by Law N° 20.075 (2026 Budget Law), which adjusted the non-taxable minimum

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Anguilla: Anguilla Extends Fuel Surcharge Relief for Another Month

As of 29 September 2026, the Government of Anguilla announced an extension of the electricity fuel surcharge relief measure for an additional month. This decision continues a temporary fiscal intervention designed to mitigate the impact of volatile global fuel prices on domestic electricity tariffs. The fuel surcharge, a variable component of electricity bills that reflects

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Guyana: Guyana Revenue Authority Launches Official Customs Officer Badges

On 29 September 2026, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) officially unveiled a new identification badge system for all customs officers operating at ports of entry, border crossings, and inland enforcement points. This initiative forms part of the GRA’s broader modernization strategy to strengthen customs administration integrity, improve officer accountability, and facilitate smoother taxpayer interactions. The

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Brazil:Brazil Clarifies Simples Nacional 2027 Deadlines Amid Tax Reform Transition

On 29 September 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service published a detailed explanatory note on the deadlines and procedures for opting into the Simples Nacional regime for the 2027 fiscal year. The note highlights that although the option periods for Simples Nacional and the new IBS/CBS regimes may appear similar, they are distinct choices with

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United States: IRS Launches New Mobile App for Secure Taxpayer Account Access

On 29 September 2026, the IRS unveiled a new mobile application designed to give taxpayers a secure, convenient way to access IRS online services directly from their smartphones. The IRS2Go app has been updated with enhanced functionality, allowing users to check refund status, make payments, view account balances, and access key tax records without needing

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Aruba: Aruba Launches ‘Time for Taxes’ Workshop for Taxpayer Compliance

On 29 September 2026, the Government of Aruba, through its Department of Tax Affairs (Departamento di Impuesto), officially launched the “Time for Taxes” workshop series aimed at enhancing voluntary compliance and improving taxpayer education across the island. The initiative responds to recent legislative updates under the Aruba Tax Ordinance (Landsverordening Belasting) and aligns with the

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