Americas

Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Issues Refund Rules for Nonresident Property Sales

On 26 August 2026, the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda) released official guidance detailing the requirements for nonresident individuals to request a refund of amounts withheld at source on the sale of real property located in Puerto Rico. The publication addresses the withholding obligations under Section 1062.08 of the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code

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United States: Understanding How to Access IRS Tax Transcripts for Returns and Loans

As of 26 August 2026, the Internal Revenue Service released Tax Tip 2026-65 to remind taxpayers that they may need to access their tax records or transcripts for a variety of reasons, including filing a federal tax return, applying for a mortgage or loan, and verifying income for other financial purposes. The tip describes the

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Bolivia: Bolivia Trains 840 Taxpayers Across 21 Courses in Cochabamba

On 26 August 2026, the National Tax Service concluded an intensive taxpayer training cycle in Cochabamba, delivering 21 specialized courses to 840 participants including individual taxpayers, accounting professionals, and corporate tax managers. The curriculum covered 2026 regulatory updates to Value Added Tax (VAT) withholding regimes, simplified taxation for small enterprises (Régimen Simplificado), and new electronic

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Dominican Republic: DGII to Pay RD$1 Billion in Pending Low‑Cost Housing Bonds (2026)

As of August 25, 2026, the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII) announced that it will disburse RD 1,000 million (approximately US$17 million) in pending payments related to the low‑cost housing bond program established under Law 189‑11 and its implementing regulations. The funds correspond to bond issuances made between 2018 and 2022 to finance the

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United States: IRS CEO Engages Tax Professionals at New York Nationwide Tax Forum

On August 25, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service released IR-2026-100 detailing Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano’s engagement with tax professionals at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum held in New York City. This outreach represents a continuation of the IRS’s stakeholder engagement strategy mandated by the Taxpayer First Act and reinforced under the Inflation Reduction

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Chile: Sep 14: Solidarity Loan Debtors Can Access Online Payment Coupon for TGR Deal

On 25 August 2026, the SII announced that starting 14 September 2026, taxpayers unable to pay their Solidarity Loan installments will be able to generate payment coupons via the SII website (sii.cl) to subscribe to repayment agreements with the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR). This extension of the digital service, first introduced in late

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Chile: SII Opens Santiago Service Point for Solidarity Loan Payment Queries

On 25 August 2026, the SII inaugurated a dedicated in-person assistance point in Santiago to support taxpayers with questions regarding the repayment of overdue Solidarity Loan installments. This physical channel complements the newly launched digital coupon system and targets individuals who require personalized guidance or lack digital access. The service point operates within the SII’s

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Colombia: DIAN Seizes Over 800,000 Cigarette Packs in Anti‑Smuggling Operation at Ipiales

On 25 August 2026, DIAN reported the seizure of more than 800,000 cigarette packs during a customs control operation in Ipiales, Nariño. The operation targets illicit tobacco trade, which evades excise taxes and undermines public health regulations. The confiscated goods represent a significant disruption to smuggling networks attempting to bypass Colombia’s tax regime on tobacco

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Dominican Republic: DGII to Pay $1B in Outstanding Low-Income Housing Bonds

On 25 August 2026, the DGII confirmed the allocation of RD$1,000 million to settle outstanding low-income housing bonds (bonos de viviendas de bajo costo) pending from previous fiscal years. This disbursement falls under the government’s housing subsidy program administered by the DGII in coordination with the Ministry of Housing. The bonds represent tax incentives for

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Colombia: DIAN Draft Resolution Maintains Tax Term Suspension for Pereira, Buenaventura and Tuluá

DIAN released a draft resolution on 25 August 2026 proposing to maintain the suspension of tax terms previously established by Resolution No. 012017 for the sectional offices of Pereira, Buenaventura and Tuluá. The draft seeks to continue the administrative relief granted after the August 2026 earthquakes, ensuring that taxpayers in these municipalities are not penalized

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