Americas

Barbados: Barbados Extends Land Tax Discount Deadline, Adding Compliance Time

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) released a press statement on 14 August 2026 confirming the extension of the land tax discount filing deadline, an action that forms part of the Authority’s ongoing effort to modernise tax administration and to provide targeted relief to property owners amid a challenging macro-economic environment. The land tax discount scheme,

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Mexico: SAT and Benito Juárez Scholarships Advance Electronic Filing Digitalization

As of 14 August 2026, the SAT and the Benito Juárez Scholarship program announced progress in digitizing scholarship‑related procedures through the use of electronic signatures. The collaboration enables beneficiaries to submit applications, upload supporting documents, and receive resolutions entirely online, reducing processing times and paperwork. Key Takeaways Electronic signature integration: The platform now accepts e‑signatures

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Barbados: Barbados Revenue Authority Extends Land Tax Discount Deadlines 2026

On August 14, 2026, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) announced the extension of the land tax discount deadline for the 2026 assessment year, a decision rooted in the authority’s commitment to balancing fiscal stability with taxpayer practicality amid ongoing administrative transitions. This extension derives its legal foundation from Section 8(3) of the Land Tax Act,

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Bolivia: Bolivia SIN Publishes July 2026 En Buenas Cuentas Monthly Tax Bulletin

SIN July 2026 En Buenas Cuentas bulletin updates VAT e-filing mandates and transfer pricing deadlines for Q3 2026, aligning with OECD BEPS standards. Key Takeaways Mandatory e-filing via SIN FEV platform from 1 August 2026. Transfer pricing dossiers due 30 September 2026, five-year retention under Tax Code Art. 44-ter. Disclaimer:This article is compiled and summarized

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Honduras: SAR, IP and Notarial Union Discuss Tax Compliance and Legal Security

On 14 August 2026, the Servicio de Administration de Rentas (SAR) of Honduras, in coordination with the Institute of Notaries (IP) and the Notarial Union, announced a series of regulatory updates that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of tax compliance for notarial acts. These updates are grounded in the newly amended Implementing Regulation No. 2026/1422

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Brazil: National E‑Invoice Mandate for Simples Nacional from November 2026

The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service published Regulatory Resolution CGSN nº 191/2026 on 14 August 2026, establishing that the issuance of the National Electronic Invoice (Nota Fiscal de Serviços Eletrônica – NFS‑e Nacional) will become compulsory for all microenterprises (ME) and small businesses (EPP) opting into the Simples Nacional regime, effective 1 November 2026. This requirement replaces the

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Brazil: Cash‑Based Accounting Barred for Simples Nacional Profit Calculation

Effective 14 August 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service rescinded the option for microenterprises (ME) and small businesses (EPP) under the Simples Nacional to compute monthly profits using a cash‑based accounting method. Regulatory Resolution CGSN nº 140/2018, which previously permitted this alternative, is hereby revoked in favor of an accrual‑based approach that recognizes revenue at

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Brazil: Consumption Tax Course Module Covers Real Estate Taxation

On 14 August 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service unveiled the thirteenth module of its Consumption Tax Reform (Reforma Tributária do Consumo – RTC) e‑learning series, focusing exclusively on the taxation of immovable property (bens imóveis). The module elucidates how the forthcoming Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and Tax on Goods and Services (IBS)

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Peru: SUNAT Reports Service Intermittency Affecting Tax Platform Operations

SUNAT has reported intermittent service disruptions across its digital tax platform, affecting various taxpayer-facing functions during peak operational hours. The instability stems from ongoing system updates and infrastructure scaling efforts aimed at improving service capacity and reliability for the growing contributor base. SUNAT advises taxpayers to retry access during off-peak periods and confirms that technical

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Turks and Caicos Islands: Turks And Caicos Finance Unveils Cost Of Living Relief Batch 1 List

As of 2026/08/14, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Investment, and Trade of the Turks and Caicos Islands announced the official release of the Batch 1 beneficiary list for the Cost of Living Relief Programme. This initiative constitutes a key component of the government’s broader economic stabilization strategy, meticulously designed to alleviate the adverse effects

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