Treasury Updates Boycott Country List: Iraq, Syria Still Watchlisted
Published Date: 4/6/2026
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The Treasury just updated the list of countries that might ask U.S. businesses to join or help with international boycotts. If you work with or sell to Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, or Yemen, you need to know these rules to avoid tax troubles. This update kicks in right away, so stay sharp to keep your money and business safe!
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Treasury Publishes Boycott Country List
The Department of the Treasury published a current list under section 999(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of countries that require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott. The countries listed are Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. The notice was filed April 3, 2026 and published April 6, 2026.
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