On 8 October 2026, KP2KP Pandeglang, Banten, executed the Tax Goes to School (TGTS) 2026 program at SMKN 2 Rangkasbitung, a vocational high school specializing in Accounting, Business Management, and Culinary Arts. The program, mandated under DJP’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan for Tax Culture Internalization, tailored content to vocational competencies: VAT invoicing for trading simulations (Accounting
On 8 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued an urgent public notice advising all accredited taxpayers and stakeholders that the Virtual Sales Data Controller (V-SDC) system is currently non-operational. The V-SDC serves as the centralised digital infrastructure underpinning Fiji’s VAT Monitoring System (VMS), mandated to capture real-time sales transaction data from
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On 8 October 2026, Kanwil DJP Jakarta Barat released its Q3 2026 Taxpayer Satisfaction Index (IKM) results, recording a 99% satisfaction rate across 12 service dimensions measured by the DJP’s standardized SIPP (Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Pajak) survey instrument. Despite the near-perfect score, the Regional Office announced a mandatory service evaluation initiative under PER-13/PJ/2022 on Tax
Effective 8 October 2026, IRAS has substantially enhanced its foundational GST guide “Goods and Services Tax (GST): What It Is and How It Works” to improve taxpayer understanding of Singapore’s value-added tax system. The updated page introduces three new structured sections: “What is GST” explaining the multi-stage consumption tax principle, “Why Singapore Has GST” detailing
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On 8 October 2026, the STA released VAT invoice analytics for the 2026 National Day holiday (1-7 October), indicating sustained recovery in consumer spending. National VAT invoice volume rose 12.3% year-on-year, with invoice value up 9.8%. Service sectors—catering, accommodation, tourism, culture, and entertainment—recorded a 15.6% value increase, while goods retail (automobiles, home appliances, furniture) grew
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On 8 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) published a targeted compliance reminder directed at Shipping Agents and Licensed Customs Agents regarding the correct ASYCUDA World (AW) declaration registration and manifest reporting requirements for the export and re-import of fuel and gas in tanktainers. This notice addresses a niche but high-risk segment
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On 8 October 2026, KPP Pratama Sorong, Southwest Papua, partnered with UNAMIN TV (Universitas Victory Sorong Television) to produce “Siniar Edukasi” (Education Broadcast), a weekly 30-minute tax literacy program targeting the Papua Barat Daya region’s 450,000 residents. The collaboration leverages UNAMIN TV’s terrestrial broadcast coverage across 9 regencies and its digital streaming platforms. Content focuses
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On 8 October 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes unveiled a novel public awareness campaign titled “Di Bawah Payung Warna-Warni” (Under the Colorful Umbrella), using artistic storytelling and community events to promote voluntary tax compliance. The campaign moves beyond traditional enforcement messaging, employing cultural narratives and visual arts to illustrate the link between tax payments
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On 8 October 2026, IRAS updated the Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) webpage to include Antigua and Barbuda in the list of jurisdictions that have established Competent Authority Agreements (CAAs) for automatic exchange of CbC reports with Singapore. This addition brings the total number of exchange partners to over 100 jurisdictions, reflecting Singapore’s commitment to the OECD/G20
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On 8 October 2026, the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance published preliminary merchandise trade statistics for September 2026 (ROC year 115). The report provides early insights into Taiwan’s import and export performance, including total trade value, trade balance, and year-on-year growth rates by major trading partner and commodity category. These preliminary figures serve
