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

The World Bank, in collaboration with the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), concluded a successful in-country mission to support the development of an Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) system. The mission was a major step forward in strengthening Zambia’s tax transparency framework and aligning the country with global standards on the exchange of financial account information.   During the visit, the joint team held extensive consultations with officials from th

At a time when the rising cost of living is of concern to many, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published an article on the importance of tax literacy as a contributor to Canadians’ financial success.   The theme of Canada’s Financial Literacy Month 2025 was “Talk Money.”  As part of this discussion, the CRA encouraged Canadians to improve their tax literacy to ensure they are aware of the tax credits and benefits to which they are entitled.   You can read the CRA’s artic