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France's mandatory e-invoicing regime is fully enforceable from September 1, 2026, with €50 penalties per non-compliant invoice. Businesses may receive formal notices and can contest penalties, though procedural details remain unclear.
Norway's Skatteetaten has mandated SAF-T Financial version 1.40 for all accounting periods starting January 1, 2027. Businesses must ensure their accounting software is compatible with the updated structure and data requirements. Failure to comply risks penalties during tax audits.
The Dutch cabinet has established a phased timetable for mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital reporting, with mandatory e-invoicing effective 1 July 2030 and digital reporting following on 1 July 2031. This marks the first concrete timeline for mandatory B2B e-invoicing in the Netherlands and aligns with EU ViDA directives.
Portugal's 2026 State Budget Law formally establishes SAF-T Accounting deadlines: records must be maintained in SAF-T format starting in 2027, with the first submission deadline in 2028. The Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira will oversee compliance. Businesses should upgrade systems, train staff, and prepare processes now.
The IRS's 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign emphasizes year-round cybersecurity practices for taxpayers and professionals, including scam recognition, reporting mechanisms, and identity-protection tools. The guidance references the newly effective FTC Safeguards Rule MFA requirement for tax professionals, which took effect on September 19, 2026.
France has introduced three fuel subsidy programs effective October 1, 2026, targeting high-mileage workers with a €100 flat-rate subsidy, the BTP construction sector, and agricultural and forestry operations. These programs provide operational cost relief in response to rising fuel prices without altering tax frameworks.
