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The Independent Authority of Public Revenue in Greece announced a temporary halt of Tax Registry applications from March 1 to 10 due to a transition to new European classification standards.

The Brazilian Federal Police has requested the arrest of three tax analysts from the Federal Revenue under suspicion of usurpation of public function, which has heightened the ongoing crisis between the two government agencies.

The National Revenue Service of Nigeria aims to generate N40.7 trillion in revenue for 2026, influenced by federal tax reforms.

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria emphasizes the need for state governments to conform to new national tax laws to enhance fiscal reforms.

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) will open over 70 job vacancies for various positions within its administration, aimed at residents of seven provinces starting February 27.

The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) of Ecuador has issued a clarification regarding the VAT refund for senior citizens in response to a letter published earlier.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece announced the results of its January tax lottery, awarding a total of €50,000 to one winner and various amounts to other taxpayers.

The Buenos Aires Revenue Agency (ARBA) has extended the payment deadlines for real estate taxes, offering discounts for timely payments.

The Mega Sena lottery draw yielded almost R$ 500 million to the Brazilian federal government in taxes from its record-breaking 2025 payout.

Brazil's federal revenue reached a record R$ 325.7 billion in January, marking a real increase of 3.56% compared to the same month last year.

Local tax revenue in South Korea reached a record high of 121 trillion won last year, but its proportion of total tax revenue remains relatively low at 24.4%.

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has issued a regulation exempting non-profit associations from the linear reduction of fiscal benefits outlined in the Complementary Law No. 224.

Canada's tax-filing season begins today, with a strong emphasis on digital services and a new online chatbot to assist taxpayers.

The Buenos Aires Revenue Agency (ARBA) has extended the payment deadline for the first installment and annual payment of the urban property tax.

The deadline for submitting the 2026 Income Tax return in Brazil will likely begin on March 16 and end on May 29, with taxpayers advised to be ready as companies must provide income reports by the end of this month.

A new policy will redirect property tax revenue from energy facilities to municipalities in Iceland.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is implementing a new detection algorithm to combat tax fraud involving companies that frequently change responsible parties and VAT numbers.

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue is employing the Jaccard similarity index to enhance its detection of fraudulent business networks following a significant crackdown on 380 ghost companies.

The Agency for Revenue and Customs Control (ARCA) has expanded its complaint against Sur Finanzas Group for tax evasion, seeking immediate trial and maximum penalties.

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has made R$ 28.3 million available for 12,454 taxpayers in Santa Catarina who regularized their tax situations.

Kléber Cabral, president of the National Association of Federal Revenue Auditors, claims that actions by Brazil's Supreme Court against tax officials have made monitoring politically exposed persons a risky endeavor.

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has opened consultations for a residual batch of income tax refunds totaling R$ 578.97 million, with payments scheduled for February 27, 2026.

In January, Estonia's state budget received 1.31 billion euros, marking a yearly decline due to a drop in corporate income tax revenue.

Brazilian companies must provide income tax revenue statements to workers by February 27.

The UK government has reported a record budget surplus for January 2026, with a surplus of £30.4 billion attributed to increased tax revenue and lower interest rates.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) outlines a new framework prioritizing certain tax cases in 2026, utilizing AI and automated systems to combat tax evasion and corruption.

The Supreme Court of Latvia questions the authority of the State Revenue Service (VID) to gather data about individuals without formally starting an audit, in a case involving undeclared income from puppy sales.

The Italian Revenue Agency is set to conduct extensive checks on citizens' bank accounts in search of undeclared income as part of its organizational plan for 2026-2028.

The city of Fukagawa, known for its rice production, is expecting a 12% increase in citizen tax revenue due to rising rice prices that have improved farmers' incomes.

Latvian startups are experiencing growth and contributing increasingly more to the economy, with an increase in revenue, employment, and tax contributions.

The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service has conducted a training program for tax officials to enhance their capacity and improve revenue administration in response to new tax reforms.

The Argentine government reported a fiscal surplus in January, driven by the sale of hydroelectric plants, despite a significant drop in tax revenue.

The abolition of the tax cliff has not led to significant revenue increases in stores as residents face higher utility bills and many have not applied for additional tax benefits.

Widespread protests erupted across Lebanon in response to increased taxes and fuel prices, as the government seeks to secure revenue for public sector salary increases.

Czech Finance Minister Alena Schillerová announced the reinstatement of electronic revenue evidence, set to begin next year, with expectations to collect an additional fifteen billion despite tax cuts.

The Latvian State Revenue Service has launched a mobile application named 'My VID' to streamline access to popular tax services and simplify tax declaration processes for users.

Millions of UK families are at risk of losing up to £2,000 in government assistance from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) due to a three-month warning regarding the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

eTranzact has expressed its support for the Nigeria Revenue Service's phased implementation of electronic invoicing to enhance tax administration and digital compliance in Nigeria.

The Unafisco Nacional criticized the Federal Police's operation targeting a Federal Revenue auditor suspected of data breaches involving STF ministers' families.

Renewable energy sources in France generate over 2 billion euros annually for local tax revenues, which sparks both criticism and support among stakeholders.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece is preparing to post the tax assessments for property owners in March, with the first installment due by the end of the month.

The Nigeria Revenue Service has started the phased implementation of an electronic invoicing system to enhance tax administration and compliance among businesses.

Residents of Tallinn will benefit from a property tax exemption of up to 1000 euros this year, as stated by Lüüli Junt, head of the revenue department of the city's finance service.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service emphasizes the need for digital transformation in tax reforms to achieve a ₦40.71 trillion revenue target by 2026.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece announced that their E9 property declaration application will be temporarily unavailable on February 19 due to ongoing tax clearance work.

As of 2026, Italian condominium administrators must report expenses to the tax agency by March 16 to ensure property owners receive tax deductions.

At the beginning of February, Latvia's total tax arrears reached €830.763 million, up by 1.8% from the previous month, according to data from the State Revenue Service (VID).

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is set to launch a new service named DEOS, focused on combating various financial crimes.

Italy's Tax Agency is enhancing communication with taxpayers through the IO app, making it a primary channel for delivering important tax-related notifications.

Brazil's federal revenue numbers for 2025 highlight the urgent need for reforms in corporate and personal income taxation, which should be prioritized by presidential candidates.