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Qiang Cai and Ricardo Andre Galendi Junior win the 12th IBFD Frans Vanistendael Award for International Tax Law
IBFD is proud to announce Qiang Cai and Ricardo Andre Galendi Junior as the winners of the 12th IBFD Frans Vanistendael Award for International Tax Law, a prestigious international prize recognizing outstanding scientific research in international taxation. As of this year’s 12th edition, the award
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In Depth - US Trade Court Rules Against Temporary 10% Import Surcharge, Appeal Filed
The US Court of International Trade has struck down a temporary global 10% import surcharge imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 by President Donald J. Trump ( see State of Oregon v. United States, Slip Op. 26-47, 7 May 2026). The temporary surcharge was announced on 20 February 2026
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South Africa's Constitutional Court Rules Ignorance Does Not Preclude Application of GAAR in Landmark Case
The Constitutional Court (CC) delivered its decision on 22 April 2026 in Absa Bank Ltd and Another v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service [2026] ZACC 1. The Court affirmed the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) judgment and held that a taxpayer cannot avoid the application of the General
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OECD Issues Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors with Emphasis on Pillar Two Developments
The OECD secretary-general has issued the latest tax report to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors focusing on global minimum tax implementation, tax certainty and transparency, digital and cross-border challenges and sustained support for developing economies.
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IBFD and Loctax Announce Integration of Authoritative Tax Content
IBFD and Loctax are pleased to announce the integration of IBFD’s authoritative global tax content into the Loctax AI Assistant. This integration brings trusted, expert‑curated tax knowledge into an AI‑powered environment designed for professional tax teams, supporting reliable, efficient and
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We've launched an Online Tax & Technology Certificate Programme with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The International Bureau Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), in partnership with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), is proud to announce the official launch of the Professional Certificate in Tax & Technology, a fully online, self‑paced training programme designed to equip tax professionals
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