The 45th Annual Heads Meeting and Technical Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) officially opened at...

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) successfully hosted its second Europe Knowledge Sharing Call on 24 June 2025. This virtual session provided a deep dive into HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) approach to managing large transfer pricing (TP) audits, offering participants valuable insights into the UK’s practical experience and strategic frameworks in this complex area of international tax. The session featured two speakers from HMRC with many years of exper

Kenya’s extended tax amnesty now running through to end of June 2025 presents a critical opportunity for taxpayers to reset their financial standing and reduce crippling debt burdens. The government’s initiative enshrined in the  Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act, 2024  is not merely a fiscal band-aid but a chance for individuals and businesses to clean their tax records, update their data and start anew. With over 3 million taxpayers already benefiting from waived penalty, inte

In recent years, Kenya has made significant strides in combating illicit goods and counterfeit products. Proliferation of fake and substandard goods continues to undermine the economy, endanger public health, and stifle legitimate businesses. While government agencies like the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have been at the forefront of this fight, the role of ordinary citizens cannot be overstated. It is time for every Kenyan to take a stand against this menace and actively p

The National Budget 2025-26 for Mauritius was presented on 5 June 2025 under the theme-“From Abyss to Prosperity: Rebuilding the bridge to the future”. A snapshot of some of the measures under the various tax types is provided below.   The tax bands is being reduced from eleven to three as follows: Up to Rs 500,000 of annual chargeable income, the tax rate will be zero; The next Rs 500,000 of annual chargeable income will be taxed at 10%; and Any remaining chargeable income i