Americas

Colombia: DIAN Launches Anti-Smuggling and IP Rights Offensive in Aburrá Valley

On 17 September 2026, DIAN announced a coordinated offensive against smuggling and industrial property rights violations across the Aburrá Valley metropolitan area, encompassing Medellín and surrounding municipalities. The operation, executed with the National Police’s Intellectual Property Unit, targeted warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets selling counterfeit goods and smuggled merchandise. Seizures included apparel, footwear, cosmetics,

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Colombia: NAF Program Celebrates 10 Years Promoting Tax Culture Across Colombian Territories

On 17 September 2026, the Nuclei of Tax Support (Núcleos de Apoyo Fiscal – NAF) program commemorated its 10th anniversary, highlighting over 100,000 taxpayer assistances delivered in Popayán and expanded presence in municipalities prioritized under the ZOMAC (Zones Most Affected by Conflict) and PDET (Territorial Development Programs) frameworks. The program, a partnership between DIAN, universities,

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Bolivia: Bolivia Tax Authority Releases August 2026 Monthly Bulletin

On 17 September 2026, the Bolivian National Tax Service (Servicio de Impuestos Nacionales) published the August 2026 edition of its monthly bulletin “En Buenas Cuentas” (In Good Accounts). This official publication serves as the primary regulatory communication channel for tax administration updates, procedural guidance, and compliance requirements affecting both domestic and multinational taxpayers operating in

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Honduras: Honduras SAR, CIAT Address Tax Administration Challenges

On 17 September 2026, Honduras’ Tax Administration Service (SAR) hosted a high-level meeting with the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT) to examine pressing challenges facing tax authorities across the region. The session focused on modernizing compliance frameworks, enhancing digital transformation, and strengthening international cooperation to combat tax evasion. As the region’s premier tax policy

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Colombia: Colombia DIAN Targets $1.28 Trillion in Withholding Tax Recovery Drive

On 17 September 2026, the Colombian National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) issued Press Release No. 120 announcing a significant intensification of enforcement actions targeting the recovery of over COP 1.28 trillion in uncollected withholding tax (retención en la fuente). This initiative forms part of the administration’s broader strategy to close the tax gap and

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Mexico: SAT Delivers Over 82 Million Taxpayer Services Since 2025

On 17 September 2026, the SAT released its semi-annual service statistics report covering January 2025 through July 2026. The tax authority processed over 82 million taxpayer interactions across all channels, including in-person offices, telephone support, digital platforms, and mobile units. The report highlights a 14% year-over-year increase in digital service adoption, reflecting the success of

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United States: Security Summit Urges Tax Pros to Bolster Identity Theft Defenses

On 16 September 2026, the IRS and Security Summit partners—state tax agencies and private-sector tax industry leaders—released IR-2026-111, closing the summer awareness campaign with a renewed call for tax professionals to implement written information security plans (WISPs) required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and IRS Publication 4557. The notice highlights a surge in spear-phishing campaigns targeting

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Chile: Chile SII Authorizes Electronic Accounting Model for Taxpayers

On 16 September 2026, the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII) issued Exempt Resolution No. 128, authorizing specific taxpayers to operate under the electronic accounting model. This resolution stems from the SII’s Subdirectorate of Taxpayer Assistance and aims to modernize accounting obligations by enabling digital record-keeping in line with recent tax administration reforms. The measure applies

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Bahamas: Bahamas DIR Tax Assessment: Payment Options Without Objection

When the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) issues a tax assessment, a taxpayer may accept the liability but face temporary liquidity constraints preventing full immediate payment. Under the Revenue Administration Act, 2024 and associated regulations, the DIR possesses discretionary authority to enter into Time to Pay Arrangements (TPAs), allowing settlement through structured installments. This article

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Uruguay: Uruguay DGI Discloses Company Information Under FOIA Law

On 16 September 2026, the Uruguayan Directorate General of Taxation (DGI) published a detailed response to a public information access request filed under Law No. 18.381, the Access to Public Information Act. The request, submitted to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, sought comprehensive information regarding companies registered with the tax authority, including their identification

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