Brazil has approved a second law that operationalises its dual VAT system, introducing a federal CBS tax of 8.8% and a state/municipal IBS tax of 17.7% and replacing PIS, Cofins, ICMS and ISS. The legislation establishes a national governance body for IBS, provides sector‑specific rules, and sets a phased transition from 2026 to 2033.
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VatCalc · 5 days ago
Brazil is launching a seven‑year transition to a dual VAT system, replacing PIS, Cofins, ICMS and ISS with federal CBS and state IBS. The pilot starts in 2026 with minimal rates and e‑invoicing waivers, while full implementation is slated for 2033 with a consolidated rate of roughly 28%. The reform includes compensation funds for states and a shift to a destination‑based regime.
VATabout · about 4 hours ago
Mexico’s 2026 Tax Reform introduces significant VAT changes, including non-creditable VAT on insurance claims settled in kind and new digital reporting obligations for platforms. Digital platforms must provide online access to transactional data, upload detailed supplier information daily, and retain records for five years. The reform also removes the ability of Collective Financing Institutions to substitute legal entities for VAT withholding on interest paid to individuals.
KPMG Canada · 2 days ago
KPMG Canada outlines new GST/HST and QST obligations for employers and pension plans. Employers offering registered pension plans must remit by January 31, 2026, while pension entities and master pension entities must file annual returns by June 30, 2026. The guidance also advises reviewing SLFI status and claiming eligible rebates.
Sovos · 3 days ago
This guide outlines Arkansas’s statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.5%, economic nexus thresholds, prepayment obligations for high‑volume sellers, and the state’s participation in the Streamlined Sales Tax initiative. It also covers exemption certificates, filing methods, and the destination‑based sourcing rule.
Lex18 · 4 days ago
Kentucky Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton has filed House Bill 175 to establish a yearly sales tax holiday for school‑related purchases. The holiday would run from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday of August until midnight Sunday, exempting most clothing items up to $200 and other specific items under $3,000. If enacted, the state sales tax would be eliminated on those items during the holiday period.
LHVC · 4 days ago
Effective January 1 2026, unincorporated Boulder County will see a new minimum wage of $16.82 per hour for nontipped workers and $13.80 for tipped workers, while the county’s sales tax rises by 0.15 % to 1.335 %, bringing the combined rate to 6.335 %. The change, approved in a November 2025 election, funds mental‑health services for three years and could lead Niwot to adopt a 2.5 % sales tax if it incorporates.