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How to register an online cash register for an individual entrepreneur on the simplified tax system engaged in mobile trade

On July 30, 2026, the Federal Tax Service released a detailed procedural guide for individual entrepreneurs (IE) who operate under the Simplified Tax System (USN) and utilize mobile trading stalls equipped with online cash registers. The guide outlines the sequential steps required to obtain official registration of the cash register device within the FNS electronic

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Moscow tax authorities participated in a round table on tax benefits

On July 30, 2026, representatives of the Moscow branch of the Federal Tax Service convened a round‑table discussion with business associations, legal experts, and fiscal analysts to explore emerging tax benefits for small and medium‑size enterprises operating within the capital. The agenda covered recent legislative amendments that introduce preferential tax rates for innovative projects, exemptions

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Romania: Tax Authority Identifies Organized Tax Evasion Scheme in Payment and Protection Services, Estimated Damage Exceeds 12.35 Million Lei

As of 30 July 2026, the Romanian Tax Authority (ANAF) uncovered an organized tax evasion scheme within the payment and protection services sector, involving four commercial entities that executed transactions lacking genuine economic substance to reduce fiscal obligations. The scheme is projected to have caused damages exceeding 12.35 million lei Key Takeaways Fraud Mechanism: Use

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Edition 5: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter

The latest edition of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax newsletter informs software developers, accountants and small business owners about upcoming changes to the UK tax filing system. This edition announces that from April 2027, self‑employed individuals and partnerships will be required to keep digital records of all income and expenses and to

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ANAF identifies a new tax fraud amounting to over 2.1 million lei, involving transfers of 32 million lei and unrecoverable taxes of 13 million lei

ANAF announced the detection of a fresh tax fraud scheme that generated damages exceeding 2.1 million lei. The fraud centered on illegal VAT deductions and an artificial reduction of profit tax, leading to a total fiscal loss of more than 2.1 million lei. In addition to the primary loss, the investigation uncovered a network of

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Warning about fraudulent messages related to tax refunds

The Tax Administration issued an alert on 29 July 2026 concerning fraudulent messages—both electronic and SMS—circulating under the pretext of tax refunds. Fraudsters are impersonating official tax officials, claiming that certain taxpayers are entitled to a monetary refund and requesting personal banking details, identification numbers, or payment of a nominal administrative fee to release the

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Finland: Tax Rebate Delayed Due to Missing Account Number or Spouse Changes

The Finnish Tax Administration issued a public advisory on 29 July 2026 explaining why certain expected tax rebates have not yet been credited to taxpayers’ accounts. According to the release, the most common cause of delay is the absence of a valid bank account number in the payment system; when the authority cannot match a

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Belgium: GIR filing entity deadline of 30 Sep 2026 applies to FY 2023-2025

As of 30 September 2026, the Belgian tax authority has confirmed that the filing of the GloBE Information Return (GIR) by the appointed filing entity must be completed no later than this date. The deadline applies to information returns that cover fiscal years beginning between 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2024 and ending on

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The Constitutional Court of Russia clarified conditions for applying increased coefficients for land tax calculation

On July 28, 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation issued a landmark clarification regarding the application of increased tax coefficients in the calculation of land tax for certain categories of real estate. The ruling defines the precise legal thresholds that trigger the use of higher coefficient values, which are typically applied to land

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Portugal: Tax Authority Security Alert: Fraudulent Message Circulating 28 July 2026

On 28 July 2026, the Portuguese Tax Authority issued a targeted security alert regarding a circulating fraudulent message campaign directed at taxpayers and businesses, exploiting themes related to recent customs reforms and tax compliance deadlines. The alert, disseminated through the authority’s official communication channels, warns of SMS and email messages bearing subject lines such as

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