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Author: Peter Nicholson

5 Halloween taxes you never knew existed

When October rolls around, most people think about pumpkins, sweets and costumes, not tax codes. Yet, behind some of Halloween’s most familiar traditions lie surprising examples of how taxation finds its way into even the most unexpected corners of life. From how you carve your

October 2025 Tax Headlines: Global VAT News

Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from October 2025 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world. Bhutan A new GST regime will be implemented from 1 January 2026, replacing the current Sales Tax system. The

UAE e-invoicing mandate confirmed: Is your business ready?

The UAE has officially taken a significant step towards digitising its tax landscape. The Ministry of Finance has confirmed the introduction of a nationwide e-invoicing system. This will modernise how businesses issue, report, and manage VAT invoices. It’s one of the most significant tax technology reforms

Tax time bombs you can’t ignore in 2025

The calm before the audit Think your ERP tax setup is bulletproof? Think again. In the European Union (EU) alone, the VAT gap (the difference between expected VAT revenue and actual collection) was estimated at over €89 billion in 2022. That equates to around 7%

September 2025 Tax Headlines: Global VAT News

Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from September 2025 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world. Bahamas The Bahamas cut VAT from 10% to 5% on medicines, medical supplies, feminine products, and diapers, effective September

Tax Equality Day 2025 – Why VAT still feels unfair

Today marks Tax Equality Day, when pubs, restaurants and cafés across the UK come together to highlight the unequal way VAT is applied across different industries. The campaign is led once again by Wetherspoons, which has cut its prices by 7.5 per cent for one