Europe

Finland: Tax Administration Sends Proposed New Tax Rates to 22,000 Finns in September

In September 2026, the Finnish Tax Administration dispatched preliminary tax decisions for the 2027 tax year to approximately 22,000 taxpayers, proposing updated tax percentages based on the latest income projections and legislative amendments. The distributions reflect adjustments to earned income tax brackets, increased basic deductions, and revised limits for pension contributions following the 2025 tax

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United Kingdom: UK Child Trust Fund: 3 Million Young Adults Claim Tax-Free Savings

On 23 September 2026, HM Revenue & Customs announced that nearly three million young adults have successfully claimed their Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts, accessing significant tax-free savings accumulated since birth. The CTF scheme, launched in 2005, provided every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 with a government-funded voucher to kickstart

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Moldova: Moldova Grants Taxpayers Right to Request Tax Dispute Resolution

On 23 September 2026, Moldova’s Parliament adopted legislative amendments granting taxpayers the explicit right to request the resolution of tax disputes through administrative channels before resorting to court proceedings. The new provisions, introduced in the Tax Code and the Administrative Code, aim to reduce the burden on courts and accelerate the settlement of fiscal disagreements

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Poland: Poland Implements New EU Customs Code Reforms

On 23 September 2026, the revised Union Customs Code (UCC) package, comprising Regulation (EU) 2026/1025 (amending Regulation 952/2013) and its Delegated and Implementing Acts, entered into force across all Member States, including Poland. This legislative overhaul, negotiated under the EU Customs Union reform agenda, aims to create a single, paperless, and risk-based customs environment by

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Portugal: Portugal Publishes Global Minimum Tax Model 64 for FY2024 Settlement

On 23 September 2026, the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira – AT) released the Model 64 – Settlement Declaration for the Global Minimum Tax (Imposto Mínimo Global – RIMG) applicable to the 2024 fiscal year. This declaration corresponds to the Top-up Tax calculation under the OECD Pillar Two framework, as transposed

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Slovenia: Slovenia FURS Warns Taxpayers of Phishing Email Scams

On 23 September 2026, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) issued a public warning regarding renewed phishing attempts targeting taxpayers via fraudulent electronic messages. The authority emphasized that it does not notify taxpayers of obligations or request sensitive data through unsolicited emails containing links or attachments. This alert follows a seasonal pattern

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Spain: Tax Authority Allows 50% VAT Deduction on Car Purchase but Denies Fuel

As of 23 September 2026, the Tax Agency has confirmed its administrative practice of allowing self-employed individuals to deduct 50% of the VAT paid on the purchase of a vehicle (presumed 50% business use) while simultaneously denying the deduction for fuel, repairs, tolls, and parking unless the taxpayer provides specific evidence of professional use for

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Moldova: EU Digital Tax Accelerates LPP Sinsay Online Sales Growth

Polish retail giant LPP SA reported that the European Union’s new digital services tax (DST) framework, effective from 1 July 2026, has accelerated the shift of its Sinsay brand toward online channels across Central and Eastern Europe. The DST, targeting revenues from digital advertising and marketplace intermediation, prompted LPP to restructure its e-commerce operations to

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Slovenia: EU Customs Code Reform Introduces Digital System, New Authority

The European Union has adopted the new Union Customs Code (UCC), marking the most significant overhaul of EU customs legislation in decades. Published in September 2026, the regulation establishes a centralized EU Customs Authority and a single customs data hub to replace fragmented national systems. The reform aims to create a fully digital, paperless customs

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Hungary: Hungary NAV Inspectors Distribute eReceipt Info Cards During Audits

On 23 September 2026, NAV announced that its field auditors will distribute concise, QR-coded information cards to businesses during on-site inspections. The cards explain the mandatory receipt data reporting (nyugtaadat-szolgáltatás) obligations under the eNyugta system, which became operational in September 2026. Scanning the QR code directs taxpayers to NAV’s dedicated eNyugta portal, where they can

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