Skip to content

EncryptInvoice News

#tax

Articles tagged tax

The IRS's free, no-registration Direct Pay tool offers taxpayers a streamlined way to make federal tax payments online without third-party intermediaries or fees. Available for both individuals and businesses, this tool represents the agency's push toward digital modernization of taxpayer interactions.

IRS Direct Pay Tool Expands Digital Tax Payment Options

The IRS's free Direct Pay tool allows individuals and businesses to make federal tax payments online without fees or third-party intermediaries. The tool supports same-day or advance scheduling up to 365 days, with transaction limits under $10 million, representing the agency's push toward digital tax modernization.

2 min read
Germany's Federal Tax Office (BZSt) has disclosed active technical failures in its FATCA reporting infrastructure, coinciding with new regulatory requirements that heighten compliance risks for financial institutions. These issues include broken nil-report processing, submission system glitches, and unresolved software deployment delays.
germanyDE NEWS

Germany's FATCA Reporting System Facing Technical and Regulatory Challenges

Germany's Federal Tax Office has disclosed three critical technical failures in its FATCA reporting infrastructure, coinciding with new regulatory requirements that create heightened compliance risks. These issues include broken nil-report processing, submission system problems, and delayed XML upload tool deployment.

3 min read
Germany's Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt) has revised key procedural documents governing capital gains tax refunds for non-resident investors, effective 18 September 2026. The updates include a new Merkblatt outlining repayment workflows and a revised payment confirmation form, both accessible via the BZSt portal under the Erstattungsverfahren section.
germanyDE NEWS

BZSt Updates Capital Gains Tax Refund Procedures for Non-Residents

Germany's BZSt has revised procedural documents for capital gains tax refunds for non-resident investors, effective 18 September 2026. Updates include a new Merkblatt and revised payment confirmation form, streamlining the refund process under §50c and §44a EStG without changing the statutory framework.

2 min read
The IRS has issued Notice 2026-54, extending tax relief for farmers and ranchers forced to sell livestock due to drought. Effective September 16, 2026, the notice extends the standard replacement period from two years to four years for eligible taxpayers, with additional grace periods possible if drought conditions persist.

IRS Extends Drought Relief for U.S. Farmers with Notice 2026-54

IRS Notice 2026-54 extends drought relief for farmers by increasing the livestock replacement period from two to four years. Effective September 16, 2026, the relief covers 49 U.S. states and federally designated regions experiencing drought, with additional grace periods if conditions persist. Only livestock held for draft, dairy, or breeding qualifies.

3 min read
The Dutch Tax Authority's structured feasibility assessments, known as "uitvoeringstoetsen," serve as a critical quality assurance mechanism within the Dutch legislative cycle for tax-digitization policy. These assessments evaluate whether proposed rules are technically implementable, identify execution risks, and assess compliance burdens before laws are enacted.
netherlandsNL NEWS

Dutch Tax Authority's Pre-Implementation Feasibility Reviews Shape 2027 Fiscal Policy

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.

2 min read

Popular tags