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Bolivia: SIN Unfreezes Beneficiary Bank Accounts Under National Tax Relief Program

On 21 August 2026, the Servicio de Impuestos Nacionales (SIN) of the Plurinational State of Bolivia issued an official directive unfreezing bank accounts belonging to qualified beneficiaries of the Alivio Tributario National Tax Relief Program. The unfreezing measure constitutes the latest operational step in a comprehensive fiscal stimulus package enacted earlier in 2026, specifically designed

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Brazil: Brazil Simples Nacional 2027 Option Guide Released

On 21 August 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) published the official roadmap for the Simples Nacional option for the 2027 calendar year. The guidance, issued through the Simples Nacional portal, outlines the new procedural framework for micro and small enterprises (ME and EPP) seeking to elect or remain in the simplified tax regime.

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Colombia: DIAN Provides Tax Filing Extension to More Than 24,000 Contributors in Cauca

On 21 August 2026, DIAN announced an extension of the income tax filing deadline for over 24,000 taxpayers residing in the Cauca department. The measure is designed to support continued tax compliance by granting extra time for the preparation and submission of the 2025 income tax return, particularly for those affected by recent operational constraints.

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Suriname: Suriname Finance Minister Postpones Fuel Cap, Wage Negotiation Details

On 21 August 2026, Minister of Finance Adelien Wijnerman announced that the Surinamese government remains under active consideration regarding the implementation of a fuel price cap and the outcomes of ongoing wage negotiations, deferring detailed public specifications until a comprehensive fiscal assessment is finalized. The statement came during a routine press briefing where the minister

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Colombia: DIAN Extends Income Tax Deadline for Over 11,000 Taxpayers in Chocó

DIAN released a statement on 21 August 2026 granting an extension of the income tax filing deadline to more than 11,000 taxpayers in the Chocó department. The extension is intended to relieve filing pressures on individuals and businesses in the region, allowing them additional time to complete their 2025 income tax returns accurately and on

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United States: IRS Maintains Interest Rates for Q4 2026 at Current Levels

The Internal Revenue Service announced in IR-2026-98 on August 21, 2026, that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2026, will remain unchanged from the third quarter. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6621, the IRS adjusts rates quarterly based on the federal short-term rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. For Q4

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Paraguay: Paraguay Transfers over 2 Billion Guaraní to Subnational Governments in Seven Months

On 21 August 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Paraguay announced through its General Directorate of Departments and Municipalities (DGDM), attached to the Vice-Ministry of Financial Administration (VAF), that subnational governments and municipalities had received cumulative transfers exceeding two billion Guaraní during the first seven months of the current fiscal year. The figure,

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Panama: Panama Tax Lottery Second Draw in Colon Awards $110,000 to 25 Winners

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), through the General Directorate of Revenues (DGI), conducted the second 2026 draw of the Regional Tax Lottery in Colón on 21 August 2026. The event covered Regions 2 (Colón, Panamá Oeste, and Darién) and forms part of the ongoing fiscal culture campaign that rewards consumers who request electronic

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Panama: Panama Issues Guidance on ITBMS VAT Application to Cross-Border Digital Services

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) published official guidance on 21 August 2026 clarifying the application of the Transfer Tax on Movable Goods and Services (ITBMS) to digital services supplied from abroad to consumers in Panama. The measure aligns with global OECD/G20 BEPS Action 1 principles and ensures non-resident digital platforms remit VAT on

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Brazil:Brazil Opens Fourth IRPF 2026 Refund Batch for Consultation

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