Direct Taxes

Formal jobs wanted. The OECD recommends slashing the Türkiye Labor Tax Burden while linking retirement to life expectancy to modernize the Turkish economy.

The new tax year is in full swing. The UK Frozen Personal Allowance remains at £12,570, but new dividend tax hikes are now active for 2026.

Paper checks are gone, but scammers are here. The new mandate for digital-only payments has triggered a massive wave of IRS Electronic Refund Scams.

The service industry just got a raise. The IRS has finalized the OBBBA No Tax on Tips rules, exempting gratuities from federal income tax while adding strict anti-abuse guardrails.

The numbers are in, and they aren’t pretty. 2026 Taxpayer Sentiment shows that most Americans feel the tax system is unfair and too expensive as the IRS deadline looms.

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary taxes. The new UK Wealth Tax Proposal suggests “war-time” adjustments to protect households from inflation.

Generational wealth starts now. The IRS confirms that 4 million children have been signed up for OBBBA Trump Accounts since January.

Procurement meets payroll. The Germany Federal Tariff Compliance Act now mandates collective bargaining standards for all federal contracts over €50,000.

Innovation just got a tax break. The IRS has officially restored immediate Section 174 R&D Expensing for domestic costs, while tightening rules on foreign research.

Workplace enforcement just got a massive upgrade. The UK Fair Work Agency Launch introduces a central regulator with the power to audit payroll without complaints.