Scope: Canada
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit one-time GST/HST credit top-up & quarterly payments increase
Eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up payment on June 5, 2026, equal to 50 % of the GST/HST credit amount for 2025-26. Beginning July 3, 2026 the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (replacing the GST/HST credit) will offer **higher quarterly payments** (increasing by about 25 %) over the next five years. Benefits and eligibility rules mirror the previous GST/HST credit structure. This aims to offset higher grocery costs and assist more than 12 million low- and moderate-income Canadians. The payment figures vary by family size and net income—for instance, a family of four could receive up to **$1,890 in 2026**, a single person up to **$950**, including the top-up.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replacing GST/HST credit starting July 2026
Policy replaces the GST/HST credit with a new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) starting July 3, 2026, offering higher quarterly payments for low- and modest-income individuals. Also includes a one-time top-up payment (50% of GST/HST credit amount) issued June 5 for those entitled to January 2026 credit.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) replacing GST/HST credit
Starting July 3, 2026: the GST/HST credit will be replaced by the CGEB, which increases payments by 25% annually over five years, shifts delivery to quarterly payments, and provides a one-time top-up issued June 5, 2026; eligibility based on filing 2025 tax returns and meeting criteria. Aims to better support low- and modest-income Canadians facing rising costs.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
One-time GST/HST Credit Top-up and Replacement by Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)
Effective July 3, 2026, the GST/HST credit will be replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which increases payments by approx. 25% annually over five years. Prior to this, a one-time top-up payment was issued on June 5, 2026, equal to 50% of the GST/HST credit amount for the July 2025-June 2026 period for eligible individuals.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit one-time top-up payment to make groceries and other essentials more affordable is coming June 5
Starting June 5, 2026, Canadians eligible under the current GST/HST credit system will receive a one-time top-up payment worth 50% of their 2025-26 GST/HST credit amount. Effective July 3, 2026 the GST/HST credit will be replaced by the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), with payment amounts increased by 25% and paid quarterly. This change affects over 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians and is intended to help with increased costs of groceries and essentials. ([canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/04/canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-one-time-top-up-payment-to-make-groceries-and-other-essentials-more-affordable-is-coming-june-5.html?utm_source=openai))
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaces GST/HST credit
Starting July 3, 2026, the GST/HST credit is replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). Eligible individuals got a one-time top-up payment (50% of 2025-26 GST/HST credit) issued beginning June 5, 2026. Then, quarterly payments increased by 25% over five years. The benefit maintains eligibility structure of GST/HST credit but provides more relief for low- and modest-income Canadians.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Africa
Status requires verification
Customs and Excise Rules Amendments Notice R.7656 – Enhanced invoice-data & worksheet reporting
Notice R.7656 under the Customs and Excise Rules (Customs and Excise Act, 1964), published 3 July 2026 (Government Gazette 54939), introduces new requirements for SAD 509 and SAD 509.01 declarations, mandating invoice line-item details and worksheet data; effective 3 July 2026.
Editorial impact label: Medium
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (replacing GST/HST credit) with one-time top-up payment
Starting July 3, 2026, the GST/HST credit is replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), offering higher quarterly payments (25% increase) for recipients. To bridge the transition, a one-time top-up payment (approx 50% of the 2025-26 credit) is issued June 5, 2026 to eligible individuals who filed the 2024 return and received GST/HST credit in January 2026. This policy affects more than 12 million Canadians, particularly low- and modest-income households.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) Payment Enhancements
On **July 3, 2026**, the Government started delivering the first **increased quarterly payments** under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, following a one-time top-up earlier in June. CGEB builds on the former GST Credit: eligible Canadians receive a **25% increase** over the previous credit for five years, plus the one-time top-up equal to 50% of the 2025-26 GST Credit. Region: Canada. Status: Effective from June–July 2026. Impact: Medium to High for low- and middle-income households.
Editorial impact label: Medium
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit increases and GST/HST credit replacement
Starting July 2026, the CGEB (formerly the GST/HST credit) increases quarterly payments by 25% for five years, and replaces the GST/HST credit. A one-time top-up payment equal to 50% of the 2025-26 value was issued on June 5, 2026 to eligible recipients, based on 2024/2025 tax return data.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Effective
- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
Introduction of the Groceries and Essentials Benefit replacing the GST/HST credit
A new benefit, the Groceries & Essentials Benefit, will replace the GST/HST credit as of **July 3, 2026**, providing more frequent (quarterly) payments and a one-time top-up on June 5, 2026. It offers increased support for low- and middle-income Canadians, with amounts up to **CAD 1,890** for a family of four and **CAD 950** for a single person in 2026.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Status requires verification
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) increases and one-time top-up
Effective July 3, 2026, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly GST/HST Credit) will be increased by 25 % for a period of five years. In addition, eligible recipients who received the January 2026 GST/HST Credit payment received a one-time top-up on June 5, 2026 equal to 50 % of their annual benefit under GST/HST Credit for July 2025-June 2026. Eligibility is generally based on filing the relevant tax returns; payments are tax-free.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Effective
- Jul 3, 2026
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Scope: Latin America
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Comunicado de Prensa No. 092 – Ajuste del calendario tributario en Colombia por nuevo festivo (Ley 2578 de 2026)
Due to a new national holiday under Ley 2578 de 2026, Colombia’s DIAN adjusted deadlines in July for tax obligations including VAT, corporate income tax second installment, anticipo del Régimen Simple, retenciones and other key filings. Responsibility deadlines now range between **9-24 July 2026** depending on last digit of NIT. Additional obligations for non-domiciled or PES entities fixed no later than 15 July regardless of NIT. ([dian.gov.co](https://www.dian.gov.co/Prensa/Paginas/NG-Comunicado-de-Prensa-092-2026.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Editorial impact label: Low
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- Effective
- Jul 2, 2026
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Scope: China
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财政部 税务总局 工业和信息化部关于调整节能汽车、新能源汽车车船税优惠政策的公告
Effective January 1, 2027, canceling the 50% reduction in car & vessel tax for energy-saving vehicles, and removing full exemption for pure electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrids, fuel-cell commercial vehicles; pure electric passenger and fuel-cell passenger vehicles remain exempt.
Editorial impact label: Medium
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Scope: Latin America
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Ajuste calendario de vencimientos tributarios de julio por nuevo festivo nacional
En Colombia, la Ley 2578 de 2026 declaró un nuevo día festivo nacional, lo que obligó a la DIAN a ajustar los vencimientos tributarios en julio para obligaciones como impuesto nacional al consumo, IVA bimestral, segunda cuota de renta de personas jurídicas, régimen simple, y retención en la fuente, trasladando fechas dependiendo del último dígito del NIT.
Editorial impact label: Low
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Scope: Australia
Status requires verification
Payday Super reforms – draft Law Companion Rulings open for comment
ATO has released draft Law Companion Rulings (LCR 2026/D1 through D4) providing guidance on key elements of the Payday Super reforms from 1 July 2026 – including qualifying earnings, eligible contributions, calculation and assessment of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC), and transitional rules. Employers must pay super at the time of paying qualifying earnings, with contributions received by super funds within 7 business days. Late payment offset ceases from contributions made from 1 July 2026. Feedback period ends 1 May 2026.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Scope: European Union
Proposed
Changes to VAT Regulations in the European Union
The EU has proposed changes to VAT regulations, aiming to simplify compliance for businesses and enhance transparency in tax collection, effective from July 2026.
Editorial impact label: Medium
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Scope: Australia
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Personal income tax - new tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer
The Australian government announced tax cuts to provide cost-of-living relief and address bracket creep. From 1 July 2026, the 16% tax rate will be reduced to 15%, and from 1 July 2027, the 15% tax rate will be further reduced to 14%.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Scope: Australia
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Personal Income Tax – new tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer
The Australian government announced new tax cuts for all taxpayers, effective from 1 July 2026. These changes aim to reduce the tax burden on individuals by lowering marginal tax rates and increasing income thresholds.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Scope: Canada
Proposed
Minister Valdez highlights the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
Introduces the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, replacing the GST/HST credit, with a one-time top-up payment in spring 2026 and ongoing increase of 25% starting July 2026; targets over 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians; includes measures such as immediate expensing for greenhouse buildings and support for food security.
Editorial impact label: High
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- Effective
- Jul 1, 2026
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