Global Scans · Tax · Weekly Summary

• [New] Governments in countries like Chile and Mexico have implemented strict labeling laws and sugar taxes, further educating consumers about the risks of processed foods and encouraging the adoption of healthier alternatives. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Two-thirds of the additional tax revenues are expected to come directly from the global minimum tax and the other third from reduced profit shifting as a result of behaviour change. Tax Journal
• [New] Unchanged future outlook: The Bank of Aland expects its return on equity after taxes to continue to exceed its long-term financial target of 15% during 2026. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Louisiana will give tax breaks / rebates for aerospace projects, legal immunity from nuisance lawsuits, critical infrastructure protections, and efforts to streamline permitting. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Robust, technically sound tax planning will be essential as Panama moves toward greater transparency and alignment with global standards. BDO Global
• [New] The solar Investment Tax Credit, the ITC, gives a 30% credit for qualifying rooftop solar and paired batteries for systems installed through 2032. Budget Heating and Air Conditioning Inc
• [New] Suriname expects significantly higher tax revenues from offshore oil production from 2028 onwards. Meijburg & Co Tax & Legal
• [New] South Korea will additionally focus on maintaining an unwavering supply chain based on lessons learned from the Middle East war, including offering tax benefits for the domestic production of strategically important items. UPI
• [New] The United States has warned against expanding global Digital Services Tax (DST) discussions to include Artificial Intelligence, arguing that doing so could derail already difficult international negotiations. IFC Review
• [New] Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Some Countries - President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on the goods of any country that imposes a digital services tax on U.S. companies. ICR
• [New] After 2030, solar deployment really drops off due to the lack of tax credits. CNN
• [New] We expect US GDP to grow 2.4% in 2026, supported by fiscal tailwinds, tax incentives and continued investment in AI and data centers. Medalen Wealth Management of Raymond James
• [New] Alaska is standing up its first statewide vape tax framework, applying a wholesale tax to synthetic nicotine products, with electronic smoking devices moving to a retail sales tax in 2027. JellyPuffs
• [New] Tax agents are expected to provide advice that is consistent with Singapore's tax laws. ST
• [New] High: Financial Leverage (debt from content and deals), Competitive Pressure (Netflix faces rivals in every segment), Adoption of New Regulations (e.g. data laws, digital taxes) moderate risk, Content Cost Inflation. Risk Intelligence Service
• [New] By transforming qualitative instability into structural, time-tested metrics, the International Country Risk Guide framework allows institutional investors to price political capital taxes, model sovereign bond yield divergence, and insulate global portfolios from systemic macro stress. PRS Group
• [New] In the UK, the BoE will not only watch the impact of energy price declines but also the potential changes in tax and government spending following the Labour leadership change. Oakglen Wealth - Advisory and Discretionary Management
• [New] The Netherlands runs the clearest phase-down toward full tax equalization between BEVs and ICE by 2030. Eleport
• [New] Browse is Australia's biggest undeveloped offshore gas resource and independent modelling commissioned by Woodside shows it has the potential to contribute more than A$ 56 billion in taxes, support thousands of jobs, and power homes and businesses for decades. Woodside
• [New] Risk: Valuation is rich at a trailing P/E of 100 x, and near-term operations face friction: The Key Lake mill has an extended Q3 2026 maintenance shutdown, plus a $559 million CRA tax dispute and Kazakhstan's new Mineral Extraction Tax create overhangs. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] Regulatory bodies, such as the European Commission and the United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, enforce strict labeling and advertising standards to mitigate public health risks. Market Data Forecast
• [New] President Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax that effects U.S. companies. Passle
• [New] Proposed late payment reforms could give small businesses stronger protection, but rising unsecured loan defaults, weak London business confidence, higher employment costs, tax uncertainty and fragile consumer spending all point to tighter financial behaviour ahead. CPA | The Credit Protection Association

Last updated: 20 July 2026