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Romania e-VAT retreat exposes challenges of pre-filled VAT returns

7 October 2026 in

pre-completed VAT returns

Romania’s experience shows why government transaction data does not necessarily translate into an accurate pre-filled VAT returns The world's only single tax engine & reporting platform, with automated reconciliations to pre-filled VAT returns Find out more Romania’s retreat from enforcement of its eVAT pre-filled

Poland fuel VAT 8% rate cut extended again

7 October 2026 in

fuel

Iran conflict drives renewed VAT and excise cuts until end of 2026 Ministry of Finance has extend the VAT cut from 21% to 8% rate until 31 December 2026 Fuel duties cut to minimum permitted by EU VAT on fuel had been cut earlier this

EU proposes extending optional VAT reverse charge to July 2030 ViDA

7 October 2026 in

reverse charge

Anti-fraud reverse charge measures would continue until ViDA digital reporting starts on 1 July 2030 The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s optional VAT reverse charge and Quick Reaction Mechanisms from 31 December 2026 until 30 June 2030. World's only single tax engine &

Uruguay extends 13% reduced tourism VAT to Apr 2027

7 October 2026 in

COVID-19

Tourism VAT cut prolonged again for further six months till 1 April 2027 Uruguay has extended for the seventh time its reduced Value Added Tax rate for tourism services as the economic effects of the coronavirus continue. World's only single tax engine & reporting application,

VAT TV Oct 2026 news

6 October 2026 in

Goods and Services Tax

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Belgium debates 1% VAT hike to 22%

6 October 2026 in

Belgium

Belgian coalition debates VAT rate overhaul as government searches for agreement on budget deficit measures With a €10 billion budget gap, Belgium is considering raising its standard VAT rate from 21% to 22% as part of government negotiations over measures to address the country’s budget

France new VAT e-reporting guidance following September 2026 launch

5 October 2026 in

e-invoicing

French tax authorities clarify transaction and payment e-reporting requirements, including scope, data, frequencies and reporting through accredited platforms France has published detailed administrative guidance on the VAT e-reporting obligations which accompanied the launch of mandatory e-invoicing for large and medium-sized businesses on 1 September 2026.

Bolivia IVA Transparente e-invoicing changes 2026

4 October 2026 in

Bolivia

Oct 2026: Groups 9–12 now required to issue digital invoices; IVA Transparente technical changes progress Bolivia has completed another stage of its electronic invoicing rollout, with taxpayers in Groups 9, 10, 11 and 12 required to issue fiscal documents digitally from 1 October 2026. Separately,

EU targets removal of €150 IOSS threshold

4 October 2026 in

2028 Customs Reforms

EU seeks agreement to extend Import One Stop Shop to higher-value ecommerce imports The EU is targeting a ECOFIN autumn agreement on removing the €150 consignment threshold for the Import One Stop Shop (IOSS), extending the VAT simplification to higher-value ecommerce imports. World's only single

Poland extends anti-VAT fraud energy domestic reverse charge

3 October 2026 in

Poland

Risk of missing trader VAT fraud in energy wholesale markets prompts zero-rating until June 2030 Poland is rolling over again the application of the domestic reveres charge on wholesale electricity and gas supplies until 30 June 2030. The measure, introduced in 2023 (see below) was

Author: Jacinta Caragher

Romania e-VAT retreat exposes challenges of pre-filled VAT returns

Poland fuel VAT 8% rate cut extended again

EU proposes extending optional VAT reverse charge to July 2030 ViDA

Uruguay extends 13% reduced tourism VAT to Apr 2027

VAT TV Oct 2026 news

Belgium debates 1% VAT hike to 22%

France new VAT e-reporting guidance following September 2026 launch

Bolivia IVA Transparente e-invoicing changes 2026

EU targets removal of €150 IOSS threshold

Poland extends anti-VAT fraud energy domestic reverse charge

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