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Cambodia: GDT Awards Certificates to Tax Officials After Training

On 22 October 2026, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) conducted a certificate awarding ceremony for tax officials who completed the 21st session of the Professional Skills Training Program (Part 4). The program, organized by the National Tax School, aims to enhance technical competencies in tax law, auditing, and international taxation. Senior officials, including Director

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Accelerates VAT Monitoring System Compliance Phases 1-3

Fiji / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued a final compliance reminder targeting businesses within Phases 1, 2, and 3 of the VAT Monitoring System (VMS) rollout. The VMS, mandated under the Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) Regulations 2017 and subsequent amendments, requires designated taxpayers to utilize accredited Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs)

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Australia：ATO Advises on Avoiding Delays with Release Authority Payment References

Australia / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, the Australian Taxation Office issued a targeted reminder to Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) trustees and administrators on the critical importance of using the correct payment reference number (PRN) when remitting amounts in response to a Commissioner-issued release authority. Release authorities are issued under Division 131 of the Taxation Administration Act 1953

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Singapore: Singapore myTax Portal Downtime Scheduled for Dec 2026

Singapore / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, IRAS announced a planned service downtime for the myTax Portal from 16 to 28 December 2026 to implement system enhancements. During this period, digital services including corporate and individual tax filing, GST returns, and property tax transactions will be progressively unavailable. Taxpayers and tax agents are advised to complete time-sensitive submissions

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Taiwan: Taiwan Typhoon Krathon Tax Relief: Three-Step Disaster Loss Application

Taiwan / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, ahead of Typhoon Krathon’s (薔琵颱風) projected landfall, the Ministry of Finance activated the Disaster Loss Tax Relief Framework under Article 48 of the Tax Collection Act and the Regulations Governing Tax Reduction or Exemption for Disaster Losses. The guidance outlines a streamlined three-step process: (1) immediate damage documentation via geotagged photos

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Mainland China: STA Hosts Tax Exhibition for 90th Anniversary of Long March Victory

Mainland China / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, the State Taxation Administration (STA) headquarters inaugurated a specialized tax-themed exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army’s Long March victory. The exhibition, organized by the STA’s Party Committee, showcases historical tax documents, artifacts, and multimedia displays illustrating the evolution of China’s tax system from the

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Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Imposes Travel Bans for Tax Arrears Exceeding 27,000 MCI

Kazakhstan / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, the State Revenue Committee (SRC) announced the enforcement of temporary restrictions on departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan for individuals and corporate executives with outstanding tax arrears exceeding 27,000 Monthly Calculation Indices (MCI) that remain unpaid for more than three months from the date of accrual. The measure, authorized under Article

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Taiwan: Taiwan Tax Authority Guides Typhoon Jebi Tax Relief Measures

Taiwan / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau announced proactive measures to assist taxpayers affected by Typhoon Jebi. The directive instructs local tax collection offices to provide on-site guidance for tax reduction and exemption applications under the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and relevant tax statutes. Effective immediately, taxpayers in designated disaster areas may apply

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Taiwan: Taiwan Guarantees Tax Relief for Typhoon Krathon Disaster Victims

Taiwan / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued a public assurance notice reinforcing the statutory tax relief entitlements for individuals and businesses impacted by Typhoon Krathon. Citing Article 14 of the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and the Ministry’s own Disaster Tax Relief Implementation Guidelines, the announcement confirms that tax reductions are not discretionary

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Australia：ATO Issues Draft Guidance on Commissioner-Initiated Payday Super Assessments

Australia / AGT Team

On 22 October 2026, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published draft Practical Compliance Guideline PS LA 2026/D4 outlining the Commissioner’s approach to initiating assessments under the new Payday Super regime. This guidance forms part of the broader Superannuation Guarantee (SG) reform package requiring employers to pay superannuation contributions at the same time as salary and

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