Europe

Portugal: EU-Wide VAT Fraud Network Dismantled in Operation Hermes by Portuguese Tax Authority

In early October 2026, the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority (AT) announced its participation in Operation Hermes, a European-wide investigation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol targeting a sophisticated intracommunity VAT fraud network. The scheme involved the fraudulent acquisition of VAT identification numbers in multiple Member States, enabling the consortium to trade goods — primarily electronics

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Austria:Austria Confirms Dirt Allowance Fully Tax-Free for Employees

The Federal Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the dirt allowance (Schmutzzulage) paid to employees for work under particularly dirty or hazardous conditions remains fully exempt from income tax and social security contributions. The clarification follows queries from employers and payroll providers regarding the correct treatment under the Income Tax Act (EStG) and the General

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Spain: Spain Tax Agency Starts Paying Ceuta Migration Crisis Aid to SMEs

Effective 10 October 2026, the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) has commenced the disbursement of direct financial aid to self-employed workers and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ceuta adversely affected by the ongoing migration crisis. The first batch of 1,217 approved applicants have already received payment orders. This measure, approved by the Government, aims to mitigate the

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San Marino: San Marino E-Invoicing Reg 28: Rules for Domestic B2B

On 10 September 2026, San Marino enacted Regulation No. 28 establishing the technical and procedural rules for the preparation, transmission, and receipt of electronic invoices between San Marino economic operators. This regulation operationalizes the mandatory domestic B2B e-invoicing framework, defining the data formats, transmission channels, and compliance obligations for taxpayers. The rules aim to align

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Spain: Spain TEAC Allows Late Corrective Invoices for VAT Recovery in Insolvency

On 10 October 2026, the Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) ruled in favor of a self-employed taxpayer who submitted corrective invoices (facturas rectificativas) after the statutory deadline to recover output VAT on unpaid receivables from a client undergoing insolvency proceedings. The TEAC accepted the late filing, emphasizing that the taxpayer had duly proven the dispatch of

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San Marino: Italy Supreme Court: Specific Motivation for Bank Investigations

On 21 September 2026, the Italian Court of Cassation (Supreme Court) issued a landmark ruling (referenced in Il Sole 24 Ore) changing the orientation on authorizations for bank investigations in tax matters. The Court held that a generic reference to the investigative hypothesis is insufficient; the prosecutor must provide a specific, detailed motivation linking the

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San Marino: San Marino TFR Tax for Cross-Border Workers: Annual Payout Rules

An article published on 7 September 2026 in Il Sole 24 Ore addresses the tax treatment of Trattamento di Fine Rapporto (TFR) severance payments made annually to Italian cross-border workers employed in San Marino. Unlike the standard lump-sum payment at termination, annual TFR payouts trigger distinct withholding tax obligations under the Italy-San Marino tax treaty

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San Marino: San Marino Decree 144: Telematic Revenue Certification for Smac Merchants

Effective 1 January 2027, San Marino’s Decree Delegated No. 144 (24 September 2026) makes the telematic certification of revenues mandatory for merchants participating in the Smac Card circuit. The decree implements the combined reading of Article 12 of Law No. 166/2013 and subsequent amendments, establishing the technical specifications, transmission deadlines, and cost-sharing mechanisms for the

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Italy: Tax: Hyper-Amortization and CPB Are Cumulable

The conversion of Fiscal Decree 38/2026 into Law 88/2026 modifies Article 16 to explicitly allow the cumulation of hyper-amortization (super-ammortamento) benefits with the Biennial Preventive Agreement (CPB). This means companies adhering to CPB can still claim enhanced depreciation on Industry 4.0 assets. Published 9 October 2026. Key Takeaways Cumulation Confirmed: No longer mutually exclusive; taxpayers

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Russia: FTS Clarifies Indirect Tax Declaration Nuances Including SPOT Documents

The Federal Tax Service published a detailed Q&A on 9 October 2026 addressing the completion of the VAT declaration (Form KND 1151001) in light of the mandatory use of the System for Tracking Goods (SPOT) for certain product categories. The guidance focuses on how to correctly reflect Documents on Upcoming Supply (DOPP) and Universal Transfer

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