Americas

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Inland Revenue Department Launches 2026 Property Tax Admin via SMARTS Platform

As of 9 August 2026, the Inland Revenue Department of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the successful rollout of Property Tax administration within the Sustainable Modernized Administration Revenue Tax System SMARTS. This initiative represents a landmark step toward comprehensive tax digitization across the federation aligning national revenue collection with contemporary digital governance standards. The

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Haiti: Personnel Changes and Director Updates Announced by DGI on August 9, 2026

Effective 9 August 2026, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) released an official communiqué detailing recent personnel movements within its senior management structure. The notice announces the appointment of a new assistant director for the Directorate of Taxable Persons and the reassignment of the chief of the Large Taxpayers Division. These changes are framed within

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Chile:SII Director Highlights Tech Advances, Aims for Smart, Simple Tax System

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Barbados: Barbados AEOI Portal Temporary Unavailability Notice for CRS FATCA Reporting

On 7 August 2026, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) announced the temporary unavailability of the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Portal. This portal serves as the primary digital channel for Barbados-based financial institutions to submit Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reports to the Competent Authority. The maintenance window aligns

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Costa Rica: Costa Rica Tax Seizures Surge 58% in Three Months, 15 Criminal Referrals

On 7 August 2026, the Ministry of Finance disclosed that in a mere three-month period, the Fiscal Control Police increased seizures by 58% compared to the prior period and filed 15 criminal complaints (denuncias penales) against individuals and entities involved in tax evasion and smuggling. This announcement (CP38-2026) highlights the accelerating pace of enforcement actions

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Dominican Republic: VAT and Income Tax Drive DGII Collections to RD$81.5 Billion in July 2026

On August 7, 2026, the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII) reported that tax collections for the month of July 2026 reached RD 81,475 million, driven primarily by robust performance in the Value‑Added Tax (ITBIS) and Income Tax (ISR) components. The figure represents a 9.5% increase compared with July 2025 and reflects the cumulative effect

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Dominican Republic: ITBIS, Income Tax Drive DGII Revenue Past $81.4B in July

On 7 August 2026, the DGII released its monthly collection report showing that total revenue for July 2026 exceeded RD$81,475 million, propelled by strong performance in ITBIS (VAT) and Income Tax (ISR). ITBIS collections grew by 12% year-over-year, reflecting increased formal economic activity and improved compliance from e-invoicing. ISR revenues rose 9%, supported by higher

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Cuba: Cuba Extends Customs Duty Exemption for Solar Photovoltaic Imports Under Resolution 180

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Peru: SUNAT Reports Intermittent Payment Voucher Lot Participant Registration Issues

SUNAT has reported persistent intermittent disruptions affecting the inscription of participants in the Payment Voucher Lot Sorteo de comprobantes de Pago a digital lottery mechanism for invoice generation and tax compliance verification. The technical anomalies are linked to system capacity constraints during high-traffic periods and are currently under investigation by SUNAT’s IT support units. Affected

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Cuba: Cuba Extends Customs Duty Exemption for Solar Photovoltaic Imports Under Resolution 180

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

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