The past week marked a highly productive and strategically significant period for the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), with three closely linked meetings held in London. The Regional Directors and Country Correspondents Meeting, the AI Taskforce Meeting, and the Management Committee Meeting together strengthened coordination, advanced innovation, and delivered important strategic and institutional outcomes. Collectively, these meetings demonstrated the s

The BRA expanded its taxpayer support efforts during the 2026 Personal Income Tax filing season through a combination of in-person assistance, digital resources and extended customer service operations. Throughout April, the Authority hosted a series of Tax Clinics across Barbados, helping taxpayers complete their Personal Income Tax returns and meet their filing obligations. Demand for assistance remained high, particularly as the deadline approached. At the Queen’s Park Tax

Malawi’s transition to electronic invoicing took effect on 1st May 2026, with over 91% of targeted VAT-registered businesses successfully onboarded by June 2026. The full article is accessible on MRA website: https://www.mra.mw/newsexpanded/malawi-migrates-from-fiscal-devices-to-real-time-electronic-invoicing

The BRA expanded its taxpayer support efforts during the 2026 Personal Income Tax filing season through a combination of in-person assistance, digital resources and extended customer service operations. Throughout April, the Authority hosted a series of Tax Clinics across Barbados, helping taxpayers complete their Personal Income Tax returns and meet their filing obligations. Demand for assistance remained high, particularly as the deadline approached. At the Queen’s Park Tax

Improving compliance among taxpayers is a major concern for governments around the world. Tax administrations globally are at a pivotal moment, as modern technology reshapes the tax ecosystem and elevates the importance of taxpayer support service in promoting compliance. Effective taxpayer support service is the cornerstone of a functional and compliant tax system. While numerous strategies exist to enhance these services, a key guiding principle is ensuring easy accessibili