Regulatory Analysis
Greece has postponed Phase B of its e-transport mandate (digital monitoring of goods movement) for the second time. Originally scheduled to become mandatory from 1 December 2025, Phase B was first delayed to 1 May 2026, and then postponed again just days before that go-live date. The change was formally enacted via MD A.1094/2026, which […]
The IRS has released final rules in the federal register for reporting of tips made tax-exempt by 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill. These rules provide direction on what tip compensation qualifies for the exemption and how to report the compensation to payees. Briefly, tip compensation is subject to the exemption if it is paid for […]
The IRS has released draft regulations implementing the information reporting threshold changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA raised the general reporting threshold for Forms 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, W-2, and W-2G from $600 to $2,000, effective for payments made after December 31, 2025, with annual inflation adjustments beginning in 2027. The draft […]
On April 30, 2026, Brazil published the core regulations governing the IBS and the CBS through CGIBS Resolution No. 6/2026, Decree No. 12,955/2026, and Joint Ordinance MF/CGIBS No. 7/2026. These instruments establish the foundational operational rules for the new taxes and further detail their implementation within the broader framework of Brazil’s Tax Reform. Of particular […]
As of April 24, 2026, all fuel and diesel sales transactions must include a special complement in their electronic invoices (CFDI). This complement is called the Concept Complement for the Invoicing of Hydrocarbons and Petroleum Products. What do I need to do? Add the complement to your invoice. Every CFDI you issue for the sale […]
Chile’s tax authority has delayed the implementation of new requirements for dispatch guides and invoices used in the transfer of goods. On April 10, the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII) published Exempt Resolution No. 52, officially postponing the effective date of these additional requirements. Originally expected to take effect earlier, the new compliance deadline is […]
Indiana Senate Bill 243 (SB 0243), signed into law on March 5, 2026, amends several sections of the Indiana Code concerning taxation. Key provisions include new penny rounding rules, new adjusted gross income deductions, and increased gambling withholding thresholds. The bill introduces a penny phaseout rounding framework under two new code provisions. IC 5-36.5, effective […]
The IRS has released its revised Publication 1099 (General Instructions for Certain Information Returns). This publication provides comprehensive guidance for filing Forms 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G with the IRS and furnishing statements to recipients. Most notably, the IRS has retired the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system. Beginning tax year […]
ProductCare, the recycling organization in charge of processing environmental handling fees (EHFs) on household waste products in several Canadian provinces, issued a notice recently that there will be a temporary pause on collecting EHFs in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Members are required to continue reporting, but as a $0 fee. See notice here. […]
The Mexican tax authority has published the technical documentation for the Complement Concept for Hydrocarbons and Petroleum Products, which must accompany the CFDI issued by taxpayers engaged in the sale of gasoline and diesel. The supplement incorporates the permit numbers issued by the energy authority, as well as information on the type of fuel sold. […]
The IRS released Notice 2026-20, allowing eligible taxpayers to use alternative methods of adequate identification under Treas. Reg. § 1.1012-1(j)(3)(ii) for digital asset units held in broker custody through December 31, 2026. This extends the temporary relief first provided in Notice 2025-7 for an additional year. For digital assets held in the custody of a […]
On 24 March 2026, Spain’s Council of Ministers adopted the Royal Decree mandating electronic invoicing for domestic B2B transactions between companies and professionals. The decree develops Article 12 of the Ley Crea y Crece (Law 18/2022) and aligns with the EU’s ViDA initiative. The primary policy objective is combating late payments — Spain’s average payment […]
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation recently released Advisory 2026-05, providing updated guidance on Form 1099 filing requirements for Tax Year 2025. The most significant change is an expanded filing threshold. Beginning with Tax Year 2025, issuers must file Form 1099 with the Division of Taxation whenever income greater than $100 is reported, regardless of […]
Colorado has revised its non-wage withholding regulations, specifically for gambling payments, real estate withholding, and optional non-wage withholding. For gambling withholding, rule 39-22-604-2 has been added. The rule relies on statutory requirements for gambling withholding. The regulations make it clear the gambling withholding rate is 4%, that payors of winnings must register to open a […]
The Internal Revenue Service has released Form 5498-ESA (Rev. December 2026), Coverdell ESA Contribution Information. The revised form converts to a continuous use format and is for use with 2026 information filed in early 2027. The form now includes a Calendar Year field requiring filers to specify the tax year. All references to specific tax […]
The IRS recently released a late-breaking update to Publication 5718, the IRIS A2A Electronic Filing Specifications for Processing Year 2026. This publication provides technical specifications for electronically filing information returns through the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS). The most critical change involves XML Schema Validation Errors. The publication now clarifies that transmissions rejected due to […]
The IRS recently released its 2026 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3, the comprehensive guide for wage and tax statement reporting. This publication is generally updated annually, with this year’s version dated January 29, 2026. The most significant changes stem from Public Law 119-21, enacted July 4, 2025, which introduced three new reporting requirements […]
The Internal Revenue Service has released Form 4547 (Trump Account Election(s)), along with accompanying instructions. This new form enables authorized individuals to establish initial Trump accounts for eligible children and elect pilot program contributions of $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury. Established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Trump accounts are a new type […]