Europe

Guernsey: Guernsey 2027 Budget Unveils Growth-Focused Tax Measures

On 6 October 2026, the States of Guernsey published its 2027 Budget under the theme “Budget for Growth.” The budget outlines a comprehensive series of tax policy measures designed to stimulate economic expansion, support business investment, and enhance personal allowances for residents. The policy letter, presented by the Policy & Resources Committee, sets out significant

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Poland: KAS Finds 4,000 Fake VAT Invoices Worth PLN 36M in Fraud Probe

On 6 October 2026, the National Revenue Administration (KAS) revealed the detection of over 4,000 fictitious VAT invoices with a total value exceeding PLN 36 million during a targeted control action against a suspected missing-trader intra-community (MTIC) fraud scheme. The operation focused on a group of entities trading in electronics and precious metals—high-risk sectors for

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Greece: Greece Digital Work Card: Twelve Sector-Specific User Guides Published

On 6 October 2026, the Ministry of Labor released twelve concise user guides (σύντομοι χρήστικοί οδηγοί) tailored to each sector entering the first mandatory phase of the digital work card (Ψηφιακή Κάρτα Εργασίας) on 9 October 2026. The sectors include: telecommunications, computer programming, information services, legal and accounting, architectural and engineering, scientific research, advertising, employment

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Poland: Poland NSA: Property Division Among Heirs Treated as Inheritance Partition, Not PCC

On 6 October 2026, the Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) ruled that when heirs divide an inherited property among themselves by transferring ownership to one heir in exchange for cash payments, the transaction constitutes a partition of inheritance (dział spadku) rather than a taxable civil law transaction (PCC). The tax authority had argued that the

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Russia: Moscow Rehabilitation Center Explains Property Tax Rules to Residents

On 6 October 2026, inspectors from the Moscow Interdistrict Inspectorate No. 15 held an educational seminar at the “Yasenki” Rehabilitation Center for elderly citizens and persons with disabilities. The session covered property tax basics: tax base determination using cadastral value, available exemptions for pensioners, disabled persons, and veterans (Article 407 of the Tax Code), and

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Estonia: Estonian Tax Debate Requires Trust Building Over New Tax Ideas

In a October 2026 opinion piece, tax policy analyst Kerly Randlane argues that Estonia’s recurring fiscal debates focus excessively on introducing new taxes — such as a wealth tax, progressive income tax, or digital services tax — while neglecting the foundational issue of public trust in tax administration. Citing OECD Tax Morale surveys, Randlane notes

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Spain:Spain Approves Tax Bonuses for Landlords and Tenants

On 6 October 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the final text of the housing decree-law that will be validated by the Permanent Deputation of Congress. The legislation introduces targeted fiscal bonuses designed to incentivize affordable rentals and protect vulnerable tenants. These measures complement the broader housing plan unveiled earlier this year and respond to

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United Kingdom: UK Plastic Packaging Tax Consultation on Chemical Recycling

On 6 October 2026, the UK government published a consultation on draft legislation to amend the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) framework, specifically addressing chemical recycling and the adoption of a mass balance approach. Introduced in April 2022, the PPT charges £217.85 per tonne (2026-27 rate) on plastic packaging components containing less than 30% recycled plastic.

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Poland: Poland: Rising Number of Taxpayers Claim PIT Reliefs in 2022-2025

On 6 October 2026, the Head of the National Revenue Administration (KAS) presented statistics to the Sejm showing a systematic increase in the number of Personal Income Tax (PIT) taxpayers utilizing available reliefs – for young people (under 26), working pensioners, families with four or more children (4+), and the ‘return’ relief for Poles returning

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