Tributação

Dramatic illustration of France's high-income tax revenue shortfall, showing meager 400M euros vs. expected billions, with evading wealthy figures.

Budget: fiasco of the high-income tax

21 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

The differential contribution on high incomes, created in 2025, brought in only 400 million euros, nearly five times less than expected, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This tax, aimed at ensuring a minimum 20% taxation for the wealthiest, was largely circumvented by targeted taxpayers. It highlights the challenges in effectively taxing very high incomes in France.

Second tax facilitation package boosts support for compliant taxpayers: ETA head

Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, announced a second package of 26 tax facilitation measures focused on supporting compliant taxpayers through faster VAT refunds and simplified procedures. She spoke at a conference with the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing partnerships with civil society. The package aims to boost voluntary compliance and build trust.

Budget 2026 changes tax benefits for sovereign gold bonds

01 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Union Budget 2026 has modified the tax exemptions available on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs). Previously, individual investors were exempt from capital gains tax if they held the bonds until maturity. Now, this benefit is restricted to specific situations.

Política

Supreme Court blocks VAT drive on lawyers

África

Ethiopia's tax reform hits its own bottleneck

Política

New fiscal status to revive new rental investment

Calls grow to abolish outdated Philippine travel tax

Amid economic growth and regional agreements, experts argue that the Philippine travel tax is an anachronistic burden that should be phased out. Rooted in history from the 1950s, this levy no longer fits the current era. Its revenues are not effectively used for tourism, sparking frustration among Filipinos.

Andeg critica decreto do MinHacienda que impõe contribuições ao setor de energia

23 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

A Associação Nacional de Geradores de Eletricidade (Andeg) alertou que o Decreto 0044 de 2026 do Ministério da Fazenda compromete a estabilidade financeira do setor energético ao impor uma contribuição parafiscal de 2,5 % e uma contribuição energética de 12 %. O sindicato, liderado por Alejandro Castañeda, classifica a medida como confiscatória e com vícios legais, solicitando revisão pela Corte Constitucional. O decreto visa financiar intervenções em empresas como Air-e, que está sob intervenção há mais de 17 meses.

A digital fix becomes a bureaucratic trap

Ethiopia's tax authorities introduced QR code receipts to modernize administration and curb evasion, aiming for greater transparency and digital issuance of documents. However, the rollout has created severe bottlenecks, paralyzing business operations and eroding trust in the system. Traders are rushing to printing enterprises in Addis Ababa to comply.

ETA launches business consultation platform amid second tax package dialogue

20 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

In a follow-up to earlier announcements on Egypt's second tax facilitations package, Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, launched a new consultation platform at an American Chamber of Commerce conference, enabling businesses to provide input on tax policies during ongoing societal dialogues.

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