Americas

Peru: SUNAT Launches Whistleblower Protection Channels and Tax Reporting Safeguards

SUNAT has officially unveiled dedicated whistleblower channels and comprehensive protection measures designed to safeguard individuals reporting tax-related irregularities, corruption, or fraud within the taxpayer community. The initiative aligns with international anti-corruption standards and Peruvian regulatory frameworks, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in tax administration. The new mechanisms provide secure reporting pathways and establish clear

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Bolivia: Santa Cruz Transport Partners Complete Tax Relief Training Program

On 18 August 2026, the Servicio de Impuestos Nacionales, in collaboration with the Santa Cruz Departmental Transport Authority, concluded a specialized tax relief capacity-building workshop series attended by over 200 transport sector partners, cooperative leaders, and fleet-operational managers. The workshop series, branded ‘Tax Relief for Transport Operators,’ was meticulously designed to elucidate the specific applicability

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Honduras: Honduras SAR Signs Advanced E-Signature Pact with RNP

On 18 August 2026, Honduras’ Tax Administration Service (SAR) and the National Registry of Persons (RNP) formalized a landmark interoperability agreement enabling the use of Advanced Electronic Signature (FEA) across tax administration platforms. The convention, signed under Decree 139-2023 on Digital Trust Services, allows taxpayers to authenticate tax returns, refund requests, and administrative appeals using

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Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad & Tobago Ministry of Finance Landlord Surcharge Registration 2026

As of 18 August 2026, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago released a public notice titled ‘Public Notice: Landlord Business Surcharge Registration Continues’, affirming the ongoing obligation for eligible landlords to complete surcharge registration formalities with the Inland Revenue Division. This notice supersedes prior guidance and extends the registration window

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Bolivia: SIN Launches Two Strategic Tax Service Zones in Santa Cruz

On 18 August 2026, the Servicio de Impuestos Nacionales inaugurated two new strategic tax service zones located in strategically designated commercial districts of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a measure explicitly designed to decentralize taxpayer services, reduce agglomeration at central processing offices, and accelerate the resolution of fiscal inquiries for the rapidly expanding commercial hub

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Chile: Chile-Switzerland Session on Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements

On 18 August 2026, the SII and the Swiss Federal Tax Administration jointly hosted a technical workshop in Santiago to promote the use of Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (BAPAs) between Chile and Switzerland. The event gathered tax professionals, multinational enterprises, and advisors to discuss the procedural framework, documentation requirements, and strategic advantages of BAPAs under

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United States: IRS and Security Summit Mandate Written Security Plans for Tax Professionals

The IRS and Security Summit partners issued a joint reminder on August 18, 2026 (IR-2026-92) that all tax professionals handling taxpayer data must maintain a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) as required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557. With cyberattacks on tax firms escalating—particularly ransomware and business email compromise (BEC)

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United States: Important Deadline Tips for Tax Extension Filers Before October 15

As of 18 August 2026, the IRS published Tax Tip 2026-63 reminding taxpayers who have filed for an automatic six‑month extension that they do not need to wait until October 15, 2026, to submit their completed federal tax return. The tip emphasizes that extension filers can file their return any time after the original April

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Bolivia: SIN Bolivia Launches the Zero Bottleneck Digital Portal for Tax Reform

On 17 August 2026, the Bolivian Servicio de Impuestos Nacionales (SIN) formally inaugurated the Zero Bottleneck digital platform, a comprehensive electronic system designed to modernize and accelerate the nation’s tax administration processes. The initiative forms part of the SIN’s broader digital transformation strategy, aligned with the government’s commitment to reduce the tax compliance burden on

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Mexico: SAT Mobile Office Assists 7,500 Taxpayers in 22 Mexican Entities

On 17 August 2026, the SAT reported that its mobile office initiative had provided in‑person assistance to 7,500 taxpayers across 22 federal entities since its launch. The outreach effort forms part of the SAT’s broader strategy to bring tax services closer to underserved populations and improve overall compliance. Key Takeaways Reach and participation: The mobile

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