Taiwan

On 11 September 2026, the Office of the President of Taiwan officially promulgated amendments to Article 17 and Article 126 of the Income Tax Act. The legislative package, previously passed by the Legislative Yuan on 21 August 2026, is designed to alleviate the tax burden on families with children by expanding deductible allowances and adjusting […]

On 11 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Northern Region National Tax Administration announced a joint initiative with tax partners to combat illicit tobacco smuggling and telecommunications fraud. The campaign, branded “Light Up Integrity, Reject Illicit Tobacco and Fraud,” aims to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and public awareness. The operation leverages data analytics and community

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) released the preliminary national tax revenue statistics for August 2026 (Year 115 of the Republic of China) on 11 September 2026. The report provides an early snapshot of central government tax collections across major categories including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), securities transaction tax, and customs duties. These monthly indicators

On 11 September 2026, the President of Taiwan promulgated amendments to Articles 17 and 126 of the Income Tax Act, effective immediately. The revisions aim to reduce the tax burden on families with children by increasing the special deduction for preschool children and adjusting the dependent deduction thresholds. Article 17 now raises the annual special

On 11 September 2026, the President promulgated partial amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act, marking the first significant revision since 2017. The amendments adjust the tax-exempt thresholds for both estate and gift taxes, revise property valuation methodologies for non-publicly traded shares, and introduce anti-avoidance provisions targeting cross-border asset transfers. The changes aim to

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reminded all profit-seeking enterprises that the interim tax filing and payment period for the 2026 tax year runs from 1 to 30 September 2026. Under Article 38 of the Income Tax Act, companies with a fiscal year ending 31 December must calculate interim tax based on either half of the

On 11 September 2026, the Directorate General of Customs (DGC) under the MOF concluded a series of advanced counterfeit identification workshops for frontline customs officers at major ports including Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Taipei. The training, conducted in collaboration with trademark holders and the Intellectual Property Office, focused on distinguishing authentic goods from increasingly sophisticated counterfeits

The Taipei Customs Office announced on 11 September 2026 that it will maintain round-the-clock customs clearance services during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and Confucius Birthday consecutive holiday period (15-18 September 2026). This measure ensures uninterrupted cross-border trade flow for time-sensitive cargo, including perishable agricultural products, high-tech components, and e-commerce parcels. All customs declaration systems (CIPS,

On 8 September 2026, the Taipei National Tax Administration (NTBT) announced the launch of the “Cloud New World, Eco Convenience” promotional campaign aimed at accelerating the adoption of cloud-based electronic invoicing among businesses and consumers. This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s broader digital transformation strategy to reduce paper usage, enhance tax administration efficiency,

On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance’s Taipei National Tax Administration convened the 2026 Tax Ethics Forum under the theme “Tax Integrity, Shared Good; Honesty, Walking Together.” The event gathered over 300 tax officials, certified public accountants, bookkeeping agents, and legal professionals to discuss ethical standards, anti-corruption measures, and the role of professional integrity