Taiwan

Effective 2026/07/23, the Taiwan Tax Authority expanded tax benefits to include same‑sex relatives, allowing them to claim dependent deductions and to be eligible for certain tax credits previously reserved for heterosexual family members. The policy change applies to both income tax and value‑added tax calculations, and requires taxpayers to submit updated declaration forms reflecting the […]

On 2026/07/15, the Taiwan Tax Bureau issued clarification regarding the tax treatment of properties inherited from parents and subsequently retained as the decedent’s primary residence. The guidance confirms that such inherited houses are subject to the standard property tax assessment, but qualifies for an indexing adjustment that ties the tax base to the consumer price

On 2026/07/09, the Taiwan Tax Agencies announced a suite of relief measures in response to Typhoon Nuri, including temporary suspension of tax collection for affected businesses and individuals, and the provision of accelerated tax refunds for those experiencing income loss. The assistance program covers value‑added tax, corporate income tax, and personal income tax, and allows

On 2026/07/08, the Taiwan Tax Bureau published a comprehensive report detailing the 114-year property tax statistics and outlining the upcoming 115-year levy plan. The report breaks down tax collection by region, property type, and usage class, revealing a 4% year‑over‑year increase in overall revenue. The Bureau highlighted that the new levy plan will introduce a