Kworia News
Italy's tax authority distinguishes between communication failures and substantive VAT failures in TD17/TD18 transmissions. Penalties for SdI non-transmission are €2 per invoice (capped €400/month), while substantive VAT failures incur €500–€10,000 or 5% of taxable base. Violations can be remediated via ravvedimento operoso.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has opened applications for bonded warehouse licenses for the 2027 period, requiring online submissions through the ASYCUDA WORLD system. The process is governed by Section 62 of the EAC CMA 2004 and covers Customs Bonded Warehouses and Transit Yards/Hubs.
The IRS launched its 2026 Nationwide Tax Forum Online on November 4, 2026, with 15 new seminars for tax professionals preparing for the 2027 filing season. The forum offers tiered pricing for continuing education credits and free audit access, covering topics like digital asset reporting, Circular 230 compliance, and the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
All paid tax return preparers must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) by December 31, 2026, to remain compliant for the 2027 filing season. The IRS offers online renewal in 15 minutes or mail renewal via Form W-12 in about six weeks, with an $18.75 nonrefundable fee.
The Uganda Revenue Authority has opened the 2027 Customs Agency License renewal cycle, requiring all licensed customs agents to renew their licenses by the deadline to avoid operational disruptions. This procedural update is grounded in Section 145(1) of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (as amended), and Regulations 149–152 of the EAC Customs Management Regulations, 2010.
KRA prosecutions in November 2026 demonstrate active enforcement of excise duties against both internal actors and unlicensed possessors of restricted goods. Cases involving a KRA security guard and unlicensed ethanol possession highlight compliance risks under EACCMA 2004 and the Excise Duty Act Cap 472.
