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On 28-30 August 2026, State Taxation Administration (STA) Commissioner Hu Jinglin conducted a three-day inspection tour of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, visiting tax offices in Urumqi, Kashgar, and the Khorgos Economic Development Zone. The visit focused on evaluating the implementation of tax policies supporting Xinjiang’s role as a core area of the Silk Road
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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On 31 August 2026, the Korean National Tax Service (NTS) published Announcement No. 2026-26, revising the compliance obligations for businesses that build and operate electronic (tax) invoice systems. This update replaces the previous Notice No. 2026-18 issued in May 2026, reflecting the rapid evolution of the country’s mandatory e-invoicing infrastructure. The notice details technical standards
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As of 31 August 2026, the tax authority issued a directive requiring certified bookkeepers, bookkeeping firms, and tax return agents to strengthen personal data protection measures in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act. The guidance mandates encryption, access controls, regular audits, and breach notification procedures to safeguard taxpayer information held by tax professionals. Key
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On 31 August 2026, the State Taxation Administration (STA) published a taxpayer Q&A addressing the eligibility for value-added tax (VAT) input tax deduction on inventory destroyed by natural disasters. The query originated from a manufacturing enterprise whose warehouse suffered severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, resulting in total loss of stored goods. The taxpayer sought
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On 31 August 2026, the IRD issued a formal response to the Office of The Ombudsman’s direct investigation report concerning instances where taxpayers’ electronic tax returns were not successfully received by the department. The report highlighted system latency issues during peak filing periods in April 2026, resulting in a small percentage of submissions being recorded
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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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As of 31 August 2026, the tax authority issued a directive requiring certified bookkeepers, bookkeeping firms, and tax return agents to strengthen personal data protection measures in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act. The guidance mandates encryption, access controls, regular audits, and breach notification procedures to safeguard taxpayer information held by tax professionals. Key
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On 30 August 2026, the Regional Tax Office (RTO)‑II Karachi executed a major enforcement operation against an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in the city. Acting on intelligence, the team sealed the premises, confiscated MK‑8 cigarette making machines, packing units, and raw and finished tobacco stock valued at hundreds of millions of rupees. The operation underscores
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