TAJ Executives and TADAT Assessors on day one of the December 1 - 12, 2025 visit Kingston, Jamaica  — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has once again distinguished itself on the global stage, becoming the first tax administration worldwide to undergo a third Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) assessment . In a further demonstration of international confidence in Jamaica’s tax reform journey, TAJ was also invited to pilot the newly developed TADAT Field Guid

Singapore will implement the Simplified and Streamlined Approach (SSA), also known as Amount B, for pricing baseline marketing and distribution transactions on a pilot basis for three years starting from 1 January 2026. Amount B is an optional framework in the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines to simplify the application of the arm’s length principle for baseline marketing and distribution activities.   Taxpayers can choose to apply the SSA on qualifying transactions where con

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) hosted Commissioners Connect  on 10 December 2025  at the EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , bringing together Heads of Administration for a high-level forum on leadership, compliance, and revenue collection in a dynamic global tax environment. The programme opened with a Strategic Leadership Dialogue: Strengthening Compliance and Collection in 2026 , chaired by Mrs Michelle Longsworth, Director General of the Belize T

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened its Regional Meeting  on 10 December 2025  at the EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , bringing together Regional Directors and senior representatives  for focused dialogue on regional collaboration, capacity building, and operational effectiveness. The programme opened with discussions on Capacity Building and Regional Collaboration , highlighting the role of Regional Directors in supporting the Secretariat’s p

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened its Bi-Annual Management Committee Meeting  on 9 December 2025  in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , graciously hosted by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia . The meeting brought together Heads of Tax Administrations and senior tax officials  to review progress, consider strategic priorities, and plan ahead for 2026 . Key agenda items included updates on the 2025–2026 Work Programme , engagement with partner and regi