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Bangladesh:Seniority List of Assistant Revenue Officers Published (No. 653)

On 30 September 2026, the NBR released seniority list number 653 for Assistant Revenue Officers. This separate list may pertain to a different batch or region and carries the same administrative weight for career progression. Key Takeaways Distinct Cohort: List 653 likely covers a different recruitment batch or geographic grouping than list 654. Verification Required:

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Singapore: Singapore IRAS Updates GST Guidance on Motor Vehicle Sales

IRAS released a restructured ‘Sale of Motor Vehicles’ GST output tax guide on 30 September 2026, focusing on the distinct GST treatments for motor vehicle dealers versus non-dealers, and for new versus second-hand vehicles. The page now flows from the fundamental question: ‘Are you a motor vehicle dealer?’ with clear criteria based on the frequency

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Nepal: New Procedures for SIP Promotion Fees Effective 2083 Fiscal Year

On 30 September 2026, the Inland Revenue Department published the procedures relating to Social Impact Project (SIP) promotion fees for the fiscal year 2083 (2026/27). These procedures outline the assessment, collection, and reporting of promotion fees levied on approved SIPs under the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act. The fees are intended to fund regulatory

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Indonesia:Bengkulu-Lampung Tax Office Evaluates Service Quality via Public Feedback

On 30 September 2026, Kanwil DJP Bengkulu-Lampung conducted a public consultation forum to evaluate service quality across its 14 tax offices, inviting taxpayer representatives, tax consultants, business associations, and academics. This annual exercise fulfills the mandate of Government Regulation No. 96/2012 on Public Service Quality and DJP’s Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework. The forum utilizes

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Nepal: Luxury Duty Procedures for Fiscal Year 2083 Announced by IRD

On 30 September 2026, the Inland Revenue Department released the luxury duty procedures for the fiscal year 2083 (2026/27), specifying updated rates, valuation methods, and compliance obligations for luxury goods under the Excise Act. The procedures cover motor vehicles above 2000cc, high-end electronics, jewelry, and other items classified as luxury under Schedule 1 of the

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Taiwan: Pre-Sale Property Transfer Tax Evasion Case Results in Heavy Penalties

On 30 September 2026, the National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area announced a landmark enforcement action against a taxpayer who failed to declare house and land transaction income tax arising from the assignment of a pre-sale property contract. The seller, Mr. Chen, transferred his contractual position in a pre-sale apartment in New Taipei City

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Azerbaijan: Excise Goods Circulation Control Measures Continue

On 30 September 2026, the State Tax Service reported the continuation of nationwide control measures targeting the circulation of excise goods, with a focus on the northern and western economic regions. Since the start of the “Excise Integrity” operation in August 2026, over 3,200 inspections have been conducted at production facilities, warehouses, and retail points,

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Indonesia:Palopo Tax Office Exposes DJP Impersonation Scams via Instagram Live

On 30 September 2026, KPP Pratama Palopo, South Sulawesi, held an Instagram Live session exposing rising tax-related fraud schemes where scammers impersonate DJP officials via WhatsApp, email, and fake websites. The session details five prevalent modus operandi: (1) fake tax audit notifications demanding “settlement fees”, (2) fraudulent tax refund links stealing banking credentials, (3) counterfeit

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Taiwan: Estate Tax Filing Guide for Decedents with Outstanding Mortgage Rights

On 30 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued Interpretative Letter No. 1150456789 clarifying the estate tax treatment of properties encumbered by mortgage rights where the decedent was the mortgagor. The guidance addresses frequent disputes over whether the outstanding loan balance should be deducted from the gross estate value when the mortgage secures the decedent’s

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Indonesia:DJP Contact Center Kring Pajak Wins Four Awards at BCCI 2026

On 29 September 2026, the DJP’s national contact center “Kring Pajak 1500200” secured four awards at the Best Contact Center Indonesia (BCCI) 2026 competition organized by the Indonesian Contact Center Association (ICCA). The awards include: Best Contact Center Overall (Platinum), Best Digital Transformation, Best Employee Experience, and Best Crisis Management for its handling of the

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