Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aleksandra Bal covers indirect tax and technology developments. On March 11, 2025, the Council of the European Union formally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aleksandra Bal covers indirect tax and technology developments. Running a business is hard enough without chasing unpaid invoices ...

The value-added tax, or VAT, is something President Donald Trump has targeted as one of his justifications for imposing his so-called “reciprocal tariffs” on goods imported from other nations. Trump ...

Whether you’re planning to splurge on a purse in Milan or stock up on skincare in a Parisian pharmacy, shopping is often a highlight of a trip to Europe—especially with the handy VAT refund. Travelers ...

The Trump administration’s tariffs are targeting a sacred pillar of economies around the world—one that allies and rivals alike are unlikely to give up: value-added taxes. When he unveiled his ...

A year after 2025’s Budget bungle over a proposed increase in value-added tax, the DA has scored a court victory that will curtail the power of the minister of finance.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 12026 to clarify and streamline the application of value-added tax (VAT) on local sales ...

When have you made the right choice by deviating from a longstanding practice? This may be challenging but rewarding if guided by the right principles. Undeniably, this holds true in tax cases decided ...