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Slovenia: Social Security Contribution Basics and Monthly Amounts for August 2026

In August 2026 the Slovenian Financial Administration published the official guidelines and contribution bases for social security payments due by employers and employees for the month of August. The announcement outlines the statutory contribution rates applicable to gross earnings including pension disability and health insurance components as well as the maximum and minimum contribution thresholds

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Croatia: Croatian Tax Administration Removes Fully Paid Debtors from Public Enforcement List

On 21 August 2026, the Croatian Tax Administration released its official report detailing the removal of tax debtors from the national public debtor registry following the verified full settlement of outstanding fiscal obligations. The publication forms part of the administration’s broader strategy to enhance transparency, provide real-time enforcement data, and encourage voluntary compliance among the

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North Macedonia: North Macedonia Tax Authority Restores Contact Center Phone Lines

On 21 August 2026, the Public Revenue Office (UJP) announced that the technical issues affecting the Contact Center telephone lines had been fully resolved and the lines were again operational. The outage, which began earlier the same day, had prevented taxpayers and tax professionals from reaching the administration for assistance with filing, payments, and general

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Slovenia: Tax Administration Closer to Users Even Without Physical Office Visits

The Slovenian Tax Administration has launched an enhanced multi-channel contact center initiative aimed at providing greater accessibility for taxpayers seeking assistance without the need for physical office visits. Effective 1 August 2026 the new service model integrates telephone email and live chat support staffed by qualified tax consultants enabling resolution of routine inquiries within 15

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North Macedonia: North Macedonia Tax Authority Contact Center Phone Lines Temporarily Down

On 21 August 2026, the Public Revenue Office (UJP) issued an urgent notice informing taxpayers that the Contact Center telephone lines were temporarily unavailable due to technical difficulties. The outage occurred earlier in the day and prevented callers from reaching the administration for support on tax filing, payment inquiries, and procedural guidance. The UJP advised

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Italy: Italian Supreme Court: Effective Control Determines Liability for VAT Fraud

Ordinance No. 23105/2026 issued by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation on 20 August 2026 establishes that fiscal liability for VAT fraud follows actual economic control rather than nominal legal form, particularly regarding shell companies used to facilitate evasion. Disclaimer:This article is compiled and summarized based on publicly available information and is for general information

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Kosovo: Kosovo Tax Administration Urges Employers to Register All Staff in EDI System

As of 20 August 2026, the Tax Administration of Kosovo (ATK) issued a mandatory directive requiring every employer operating within Kosovo’s jurisdiction to register all personnel in the national Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system. This measure stems from Administrative Instruction (MF) No. 01/2026 on the Use of Electronic Fiscal Devices, Fiscal Systems and Electronic Fiscal

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Finland: Cross-Border Taxation of Employee Stock Options and Share Awards

On 20 August 2026, the Finnish Tax Administration updated its guidance on the taxation of employee stock options (työsuhdeoptio) and employment-related share awards (osakeannit) in international situations. The guidance addresses the allocation of taxing rights between Finland and other jurisdictions under applicable double tax treaties (primarily following the OECD Model Tax Convention Article 15) and

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Ukraine: Ukrainian State Tax Service: Land Tax Revenues Increase 13% Year-on-Year

As of 20 August 2026, the Ukrainian State Tax Service (Dержавна податкова служба України) released official data indicating a 13 percent year-on-year increase in land tax revenues. The announcement, published via the Service’s media centre, reflects sustained growth in the property taxation segment despite broader economic fluctuations. Land tax, a key component of local budget

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Ukraine: Kyiv Tax Administration Building Damaged in Enemy Attack, Official Report States

On 20 August 2026, the Ukrainian State Tax Service confirmed that one of the administrative buildings in Kyiv had sustained damage during a recent enemy attack. The affected facility, which houses operational units responsible for tax collection, taxpayer services, and regulatory oversight, was struck during an overnight aerial incident, resulting in structural damage to portions

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