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Sales tax holidays—designated periods when selected goods are exempt from state (and sometimes local) sales taxes—remain a common policy tool, with 20 states planning holidays in 2026, up…

Sales tax holidays—short periods when selected goods are exempt from state (and sometimes local) sales taxes—will be observed by 20 states in 2026, an increase from 19 the…

Foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the last 21 days will be denied entry to Canada beginning 11:59 p.m. on July 20 2026. The restriction, enforced through an interim order…

Foreign nationals who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days will be barred from entering Canada beginning at 11:59 p.m. on 20 July 2026. The…

Within the U.S. tax code, the treatment of research and development (R&D) expenditures differs sharply for domestic versus foreign activities. Domestic R&D can be expensed immediately under Section 174A—or…

Within the United States tax code, domestic and foreign research‑and‑development (R&D) expenditures are treated very differently. Domestic R&D can be deducted immediately under Section 174A—or amortized over a minimum of…

Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) is set to launch a 10‑year “golden visa” for foreign investors during the current fiscal year that began on July 8, 2026. Applicants must meet…

Canada’s immigration department has issued a fresh round of invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates holding a provincial nomination under the Express Entry system. The July 20 draw allocated 511…

Across the United States, state and local policymakers are evaluating new taxes on data processing and digital services. Proposals range from extending traditional sales taxes to digital products,…

Across the United States, lawmakers are debating new taxes on data processing and other digital services. While the proposals often target “big‑tech” firms, the reality is that virtually…