Europe

Lithuania: Upcoming Amendments to Property Declaration Law in 2026 Announced

As of 1 August 2026, the Lithuanian tax authority announced amendments to the Property Declaration Law, introducing stricter reporting obligations for real estate owners, reducing the filing deadline to 30 November 2026, and expanding the scope of taxable assets to include newly defined digital holdings. The changes aim to improve transparency and combat tax evasion.

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Russia: Consultation Point on Tax Matters for NTV Professionals

On 2026/08/05, the Federal Tax Service of Russia announced the opening of a dedicated consultation point for employees of the NTV television network, aimed at providing targeted assistance on tax compliance and related matters. The service is located within the regional office of the Federal Tax Service in Moscow and operates during standard business hours

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Russia: Can Law Offices Use the Simplified Tax System in Russia?

On 2026/08/05, the Federal Tax Service of Russia clarified the eligibility criteria for law offices seeking to apply the simplified tax regime for single‑taxpayers (УСН) within the Russian Federation. The clarification, published on the Service’s official portal, states that law firms may opt for the simplified regime provided that their aggregate annual revenue does not

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San Marino: Italian Supreme Court Validates Estate Valuation Indices for Tax Assessments

Cassation ordinance 19092/2026 upholds tax assessment legitimacy regarding fiscal site valuation indices. Disclaimer:This article is compiled and summarized based on publicly available information and is for general information and academic exchange purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. For tax planning, please consult a

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Austria: Finance Ministry Advances New Gambling Law with Tax Implications

On 5 August 2026, the Federal Ministry of Finance presented the next legislative step for a comprehensive overhaul of Austria’s gambling regime, embedding stricter player-protection, advertising bans, and a revised tax framework. The draft Gambling Act (Glücksspielgesetz) proposes a unified 20 % gross-gaming-revenue (GGR) tax for online slots and casino games, replacing the current differentiated

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Germany: German Federal Tax Office Suspends Account Access August Two-Six-Five

On 5 August 2026, the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern announced a temporary suspension of the Kontenabrufverfahren (account access procedure), citing technical infrastructural maintenance and security hardening measures that necessitated the temporary withdrawal of the online service. The suspension affects both individual taxpayers and authorized tax representatives seeking to retrieve account data, account balances, and transaction histories

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Ukraine: University Tax Deduction for Rental Expenses: Required Documentation Process

On 5 August 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine published guidance clarifying the eligibility criteria and procedural steps through which universities and other eligible educational institutions may claim a tax deduction for qualifying rental expenses incurred in the course of their operational activities. The clarification, issued under Part 2 of Article 219 of the

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Ukraine: Tax License Exemption for Bioethanol Producers Enabling Wholesale Sales Without Additional Certification

The State Tax Service of Ukraine announced on 5 August 2026 a significant policy adjustment relieving bioethanol producers from the obligation to obtain a separate wholesale trade license when selling their primary product in bulk. The measure, formalized through Order No. 317 of the State Tax Service and supported by amendments to the Law on

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Spain: Weekly Sales, Employment and Salary Report for Large Companies and SMEs

The Weekly Sales, Employment and Salary Report provides a detailed snapshot of daily transaction volumes, employment figures, and wage trends for large companies and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Published on 2026/08/05, the latest edition integrates data up to the end of the previous week and is designed to support real time fiscal analysis

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France: France Wildfire Tax Relief Measures for Victims and Businesses

On 4 August 2026, the French Directorate General of Public Finance (DGFiP) announced a comprehensive package of emergency tax measures to support individuals and businesses impacted by the widespread wildfires that have affected multiple regions across France. The measures, detailed on the official tax portal impots.gouv.fr, are enacted under the general tax code provisions for

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