Taxation
Shakira acquitted of 2011 tax fraud by Spanish national court
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Spain's National Court acquitted Shakira on Monday of alleged 2011 tax fraud charges brought by the Tax Agency. The singer is set to receive a refund of 55 million euros plus late-payment interest.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has extended operating hours at its offices and select Huduma Centres to help taxpayers meet the June 30 filing deadline. The changes, which began on June 17, include Saturday openings and longer weekday shifts.
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A White Paper presented by Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson states that the state's own-tax effort has collapsed, with the SOTR-to-GSDP ratio falling to its lowest level in history.
The Law Society of Kenya has urged Parliament to lower Pay As You Earn rates and introduce a tax-free threshold of Ksh30,000 per month in the Finance Bill 2026.
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The Federation of Kenya Employers has opposed tax measures in the 2026 Finance Bill, citing heavy burdens on workers and businesses. FKE plans to submit an official objection on Monday.
Kenya's National Assembly has called for public submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, which proposes new taxes on mobile phones, imported second-hand clothes and digital assets.
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Cali's mayor secured first-debate approval for the Sistema Recupera project aimed at updating the city's tax structure.
Egypt launches mobile app for real estate tax services
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June 08, 2026 03:08House committee schedules hearing on digital asset taxation
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May 20, 2026 11:37KRA defends proposal to shift tax filing deadline to April
May 19, 2026 17:10U.S. government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump
May 18, 2026 23:56Petition challenges appointment of new KRA commissioner general
May 16, 2026 12:40Egypt introduces unified VAT refund system
May 11, 2026 20:47KRA clarifies filing of returns without P9 forms