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Argentina: Argentina RIGI Investment Incentive Regime Detailed for Senate Approval

On 29 October 2026, the Argentine government released the complete technical specifications for the Regime of Incentives for Relevant Investments (RIGI) ahead of the Senate vote scheduled for early November. The regime, enacted under Law 27,742 Article 160-180, grants 30-year fiscal stability for qualifying projects in mining, energy, oil & gas, technology, forestry, and tourism.

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Argentina: Argentina Accountants Demand Further Income Tax Extension Beyond ARCA Deadline

As of 29 October 2026, Argentina’s major accounting associations—including FACPCE, CPCECABA, and provincial councils—formally petitioned ARCA for an additional 60-day extension beyond the recently announced 15 December deadline for individual Income Tax filings. The profession cites persistent technical failures in the “Inocencia Fiscal II” platform, incomplete regulatory guidance for 2025 deduction changes, and widespread third-party

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Uruguay: Uruguay: Private Entities Can File Import Tax Exemptions Online

Effective 29 October 2026, Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has launched a new digital channel through the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE) enabling private institutions to submit and manage import tax exemption requests entirely online. The measure applies to private educational, cultural, sports, and religious entities, as well as driving schools, streamlining

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Colombia: Colombia DIAN: Electronic Invoice Errors & Buyer Disputes Guidance

On 29 October 2026, Colombia’s Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN) issued a detailed advisory addressing common errors in electronic invoicing and the procedures for buyers who do not recognize a purchase. The guidance operates under the framework of Decree 1154 of 2020 and Resolution 000042 of 2020, which mandate electronic invoicing for all

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United States: IRS Reports Record Revenue and Refunds Under Working Families Tax Cuts

On 29 October 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released IR-2026-129 announcing record-setting performance for fiscal year 2026. Following the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts, the IRS collected the highest tax revenue in United States history while simultaneously delivering record-high refund amounts to more taxpayers at unprecedented speed. This milestone reflects enhanced operational

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Brazil: Brazil: Over 1 Million Taxpayers Opt Into Regular IBS and CBS Regime

As of 29 October 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) announced that more than one million taxpayers have already opted for the regular regime of the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS) and the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS), the two pillars of the ongoing consumption tax reform. The option period closes on

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Canada: CRA Urges Early Account Action Ahead of Tax Season

On 29 October 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issued a strong advisory urging all taxpayers to take immediate action in their CRA online accounts well before the upcoming tax filing season. This directive is part of the CRA’s broader digital transformation strategy, which aims to modernize tax administration, enhance security, and improve service delivery

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Colombia: Colombia Customs: SYGA System Scheduled Maintenance Window Announced

On 29 October 2026, the DIAN announced a scheduled maintenance window for the Customs Information and Management System (SYGA), the platform that processes all import, export, and transit declarations in Colombia. The maintenance is authorized under Resolution 000124 of 2026, which establishes the technical availability standards for customs systems. The downtime is scheduled for the

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United States: IRS Warns Taxpayers Against Tax Credit Scams This Halloween

On 29 October 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Tax Tip 2026-78, alerting taxpayers to a surge in tax credit scams that exploit confusion around eligibility criteria for various federal credits. The advisory highlights how scammers use misleading information—often circulated via social media, email, or phone—to convince taxpayers they qualify for credits such as

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Brazil: Brazil: Receita Federal and CGIBS Discuss Extending CBS/IBS Option Deadline for Cooperatives to Nov 30

On 29 October 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) and the IBS/CBS Management Committee (CGIBS) discussed a proposal to extend the deadline for cooperatives to opt into the specific regime of the CBS and IBS until 30 November 2026. The current deadline is 30 October 2026. The extension aims to give cooperatives more time

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