The Dutch Tax Authority conducts approximately 150 feasibility assessments annually to evaluate whether proposed tax rules are technically implementable and identify execution risks before enactment. These assessments examine technical implementability, execution risks, system changes, and compliance burdens, operating in two phases to provide real-time updates during parliamentary debate.
The IRS opened applications for the 2027 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) on September 8, 2026, allowing eligible large corporations to resolve tax issues pre-filing through cooperative interaction with the IRS, reducing compliance uncertainty and post-filing disputes.
The IRS reminds taxpayers that the Free File program is available through October 15, 2026, for extension filers with 2025 income of $89,000 or less. An extension to file doesn't defer payment deadlines, and early filing helps avoid processing delays and penalties.
Belgium has delayed its VAT rules for temporary cross-border goods placements until July 1, 2028, offering businesses a two-year interim compliance window with simplified VAT registration requirements.
OpenPeppol launched the Peppol Lookup Service on September 14, 2026, enabling real-time verification of participant publication status on the Peppol network. The service addresses asynchronous Directory propagation delays and reduces friction in EU e-invoicing compliance workflows for Service Providers and technical implementers.
Singapore's phased mandate for InvoiceNow adoption begins in April 2028, requiring all GST-registered businesses to transmit invoices via the national e-invoicing network by April 2031, with compliance deadlines tied to business size.
France's DGFiP disclosed unauthorized access events affecting its information systems in June-August 2026. While the main taxpayer portal impots.gouv.fr was not compromised, the incident highlights systemic exposure risks for tax professionals and e-invoicing platform operators relying on DGFiP's digital infrastructure.
The IRS issued advisory IR-2026-104 reminding taxpayers to safeguard tax and financial records against disaster damage through waterproof storage and electronic copies. The advisory outlines relief mechanisms available during federally declared disasters, including automatic deadline extensions and access to tax records through digital portals.
France's DGFiP reports €275.4 billion in tax revenue for H1 2026, a 3.7% year-over-year increase, providing a baseline for fiscal strategy and consolidation targets.
Belgium's SPF Finances has activated IDMS for import declarations, requiring businesses to migrate from the legacy PLDA system by September 2026. The transition is mandatory, with PLDA no longer supported. Companies must act promptly to avoid compliance risks and operational disruptions.
Italy's Agenzia delle Entrate will extend its tax call center hours to Saturdays, 19 and 26 September 2026, to support taxpayers ahead of the 30 September deadline for submitting precompiled 730 tax returns, reflecting operational pressures from digitized filing.
France's DGFiP announced emergency fiscal support for individuals and businesses affected by summer 2026 wildfires, including payment deferrals, property tax reductions, and a framework for charitable donations. These measures provide short-term cash-flow relief during recovery.
