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IBFD Appoints Prof. Michael Lang as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
IBFD is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Michael Lang as Chairman of its Board of Trustees, effective 1 May 2026. A globally recognized authority in international tax law and a long-standing member of the Board, Prof. Lang succeeds Prof. Stef van Weeghel, whose leadership and commitment
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Africa's Tax Leaders Convene in Morocco to discuss International Tax Developments
Tax leaders from across the continent are meeting in Morocco's capital city to discuss the impact of international tax issues on Africa, in the 11 th edition of the Africa Tax Symposium (ATS). Held in a North African country for the first time, the topical ATS programme will run from 3 to 5 June
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Portugal Announces Tax Incentives to Boost Supply of Moderately Priced Housing Units
The government has introduced a broad package of tax relief measures intended to increase housing access and the supply of moderately priced housing. These measures include tax incentives for construction, rehabilitation, sale and long-term residential lease. In particular, the new tax benefits are
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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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