
Digital Mandates and AI Reshape VAT Compliance Landscape in 2026
In 2026, businesses need to plan strategically, adapt to data-driven and automated processes, and integrate value-added tax into broader finance and tax processes.

In 2026, businesses need to plan strategically, adapt to data-driven and automated processes, and integrate value-added tax into broader finance and tax processes.
The research and development tax credit will remain a target of the IRS in 2026, even with staff reductions because of the potential for substantial adjustments and revenue recovery is high.

This week, experts examined the upcoming tax filing season, Hawaii’s cruise ship tax, and more.
To survive any potential constitutional scrutiny to its newly enacted cruise ship tax, Hawaii should emphasize that this is a general, nondiscriminatory tax on temporary lodging—not a levy keyed to the ship itself.
Andrew Davis joined Paul Hastings as a partner in its tax practice in New York, the firm announced Tuesday.
Shelly Malik and Matthew Widmyer have been promoted to partner in the business and tax group at Davis Wright Tremaine, the firm announced Monday.
Cyril Valentin joined White & Case as a partner and will lead the firm’s global tax practice in Paris, the firm announced Monday.
Akin Gump has promoted New York tax attorneys Aaron Farovitch and Richard Swanson to its partnership, the firm announced Monday.
Read Bloomberg Tax’s roundup of the top five Tax Management International Journal articles of 2025.
As Saudi Arabia explores digital transformation and blockchain adoption, the tokenization of real estate introduces significant tax and regulatory uncertainty.
Spain’s non-discrimination jurisprudence opens new tax refund possibilities for international taxpayers operating through group structures, though also introduces substantial documentation and verification complexity.
The impact of Nigeria’s new tax laws that become effective January 2026 on multinational enterprises that are deriving income from Nigeria is examined.
This is Bloomberg Tax’s roundup of the top five TMIJ articles on transfer pricing.
The US faces a critical choice between leading or following global digital tax transparency standards.

KPMG LLP’s decision to rate staff on their use of artificial intelligence tools in annual performance reviews is more than symbolic; it marks a structural shift in how professional services firms define performance and value. And this change is long overdue.
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