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

Under the Generic Tax Policy Process (“GTPP”),  “Inland Revenue is primarily responsible for the detailed design, implementation and review of tax policy.”   As part of the GTPP, Inland Revenue in conjunction with the Minister of Revenue periodically release policy work programmes reflecting the Government's current priorities. As we wind down to the end of the calendar year, the latest and refreshed policy work programme has been publicly released.   There are four key works

HMRC conducted a comprehensive workshop at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on “Developing Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) Compliance Framework”  from 10th to 14th November 2025 under the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The workshop aimed to strengthen FBR’s institutional capacity in implementing international tax transparency standards, particularly those related to RFIs’ due diligence, reporting obligations, and compliance monitoring mechanisms. Throug

CATA held its 3rd Digital Workshop of the CATA e‑Invoicing Working Group, jointly organised with CIAT, on the theme “From Transaction to Transformation: Unlocking Strategic Insights with E‑Invoicing Analytics.”   The session took place on 13 November 2025 and brought together over 190 participants from across member countries. The webinar provided focused discussions, practical insights, and forward‑looking perspectives to support tax administrations in advancing their e‑invo