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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

New taxation suffocates civil society organizations

The abrupt revocation of tax exemptions for Brazil's non-profit organizations under Complementary Law 224/2025 threatens the viability of many civil society organizations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Shock over heating bills: which homes are the biggest energy wasters?

Heating costs in Lithuania have surged by an average of 85% due to cold weather and removal of VAT exemptions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Rule Regarding Gold, Major Change Coming from April 1

A significant revision to tax exemptions on gold in India will take effect on April 1, mandating capital gains tax for transactions in the secondary market under the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sectors call for separation of debates on 6x1 shift and payroll tax exemption

Business entities argue that discussions regarding the potential end of the 6x1 work shift and payroll tax exemptions should not be linked.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The 17th edition of the Congress of Stock Market Lawyers SEG will take place on March 3-4

The upcoming Congress of Stock Market Lawyers SEG will feature discussions on regulatory changes concerning stock issuance without a prospectus.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can the European Commission still change the simplified ESRS?

Stakeholders are urging the European Commission to impose stricter limits on the use of exemptions in the revised ESRS standards.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exemption from fees in competitions for people with fibromyalgia, limit on amendments, and more: see projects approved in Rio Branco

The City Council of Rio Branco approved ten new laws, including fee exemptions for people with fibromyalgia and new rules for municipal budget amendments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate does not vote on Redata and government tries to find an alternative to avoid ending the benefit

The Brazilian Senate did not vote on the Redata bill, aimed at providing tax exemptions for data centers, prompting the government to seek alternatives to retain the benefit.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Lula see limited effect of income tax exemption on the president's popularity

Allies of President Lula express disappointment over limited improvements in his popularity following the implementation of income tax exemptions for low-income earners.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How an employee should declare income from apartment rental and what they can save on

The article outlines how employees in Slovakia, like Karol, need to declare income earned from renting apartments and offers practical advice on tax exemptions and deductions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

New US tariffs come into effect with a lower rate of 10%

The United States has implemented a new 10% additional tariff on products not covered by exemptions, in a move that raises uncertainty in US trade policy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Silent End of Tax Exemptions and the Risk to Associative Democracy

Brazil's new tax law threatens historical exemptions for the non-profit sector, which have been vital to the country's associative model.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Revenue excludes non-profit associations from fiscal benefit cuts

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has issued a regulation exempting non-profit associations from the linear reduction of fiscal benefits outlined in the Complementary Law No. 224.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Taiwan seeks clarity after US Supreme Court upends Trumpโ€™s tariff powers

Taiwan is clarifying its position after a US Supreme Court ruling impacted tariff powers, creating uncertainty around its trade exemptions with the US.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Exemption from the cash register โ€“ limit, exclusions, payment methods

The article discusses the details regarding exemptions from cash register requirements in Poland.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Consumers Pay Tens of Millions More in Network Fees Due to Eesti Energia

Consumers are facing significantly higher network fees due to exemptions granted to Eesti Energia, as acknowledged by the Climate Ministry.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Tariffs, Trump signs the order for 10%: begins on February 24 for 150 days

Trump has signed an order imposing a 10% tariff that will take effect on February 24 and last for 150 days, while launching additional investigations with exemptions for certain sectors.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is the barbecue canceled? Beef and pork prices increase by 16.5% and 3.6% in 2026

Beef and pork prices in Mexico have risen by 16.5% and 3.6% respectively, fueled by the removal of import tariff exemptions and market demand pressures.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

On Sunday, they also profit from drivers. But taxpayers can count on discounts

In Poland's major cities, parking fees vary by day of the week, with Krakow introducing exemptions for residents on Sundays.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The expansion of free tuition opens a regional gap between two university models

The introduction of free tuition across different regions in Spain is creating a divide between those benefiting from fee exemptions and those who do not.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A robot can be part of the production line to qualify for tax exemptions. Favorable court ruling

A recent court ruling in Poland allows robots to be considered part of production lines, making businesses eligible for tax exemptions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itapetininga City Hall opens registration for exemption from IPTU 2027; know how to register

The City Hall of Itapetininga has opened registration for exemptions from the Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU) for the year 2027, starting from March 10.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

See who is exempt from IPTU in Palmas in 2026: more than 30 thousand properties are on the list

The city of Palmas announces exemptions from the IPTU for specific categories of property owners under certain conditions for 2026.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Want to fish in Poland? Donโ€™t have an angling card? Documents, fees, and the most important rules related to this hobby

This article outlines the necessary documents and fees required for amateur fishing in Poland, including information about the angling card and its exemptions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lesser-known reasons you don't have to pay for BBC TV Licence as fee rising to ยฃ180

The article discusses lesser-known exemptions to the BBC TV Licence fee, which is set to increase to ยฃ180 in April.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why do the elderly receive greater exemptions from Income Tax?

The article discusses the increased income tax exemption for the elderly in Brazil, which allows those over 65 to have a higher threshold for tax-free income than the general population.

Feb 14 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tax declarations: Benefits, allowances, and compensations that are not taxed

The article discusses the upcoming tax declarations for 2026 in Greece, highlighting various tax-exempt benefits for employees and pensioners for the fiscal year 2025.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Success of Multiple Homeowners Means the Failure of This Government's Real Estate Policy

President Yoon Jae-myung stated that the success of multiple homeowners in taking advantage of favorable capital gains tax exemptions signifies a failure of his government's real estate policies.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

After deciding to support the enlistment exemption law, the leader of Degel HaTorah clarifies: no yeshiva student will go to the army

Rabbi Dov Lando, the leader of Degel HaTorah, asserts that no yeshiva student will serve in the army, regardless of government decisions, following reports of a law on enlistment exemptions being pushed by his party.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Koo Yoon-cheol: Maximum 2-Year Residency Exception for Multi-Household Owners with Tenants... President Yoon says 'Let's go in'

The South Korean government is set to allow exemptions from the residency requirement for up to two years for buyers of multi-household properties with tenants, ahead of the end of a tax deferment on properties.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The prosecutor's office and ARCA rejected closing the case for tax evasion against 'Chiqui' Tapia and the AFA

The prosecutor's office and ARCA have decided not to close the tax evasion case against AFA and its officials, stating that tax exemptions for non-profit organizations do not apply to them.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Hundreds of Thousands of Supply Effect'... Consideration to Reduce Capital Gains Tax Benefits for Registered Rental Housing

President Yoon Suk-yeol is proposing to reduce the capital gains tax exemptions for registered rental housing providers to encourage them to supply more houses to the market as rental obligations expire.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Japanese Prime Minister Bets on Tax Exemptions and Rhetoric Against Immigrants in Critical Election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is gearing up for her first major electoral challenge, focusing on a platform of expansionary fiscal policy and anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Feb 8 โ€ข 02:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Judicial decision - bombshell for parental donations - What changes it brings

A court ruling in Thessaloniki challenges existing tax regulations regarding parental financial gifts, potentially allowing for tax exemptions on donations up to โ‚ฌ800,000 even before the transfer occurs.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This Trade is Giving New...,' said Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal highlighted the significant impact of income tax exemptions and free trade agreements on India's economic growth this year.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Exclusive: Why is America exempt from soybean oil, dal, and apples? Piyush Goyal explained

Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal provided insights into the recent trade deal with the U.S., clarifying that no exemptions were given for agriculture and dairy products, including soybean oil and dals.

Feb 7 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Who loses the 50% or 100% exemptions from ENFIA

Thousands of self-employed individuals in Greece earning less than โ‚ฌ10,000 annually are expected to lose partial or total exemptions from the ENFIA tax in 2026 due to new tax criteria.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sources: UN Security Council Will Approve Exceptions to Sanctions for North Korea's Aid Projects

The UN Security Council is expected to approve exemptions to sanctions for humanitarian aid projects in North Korea, amidst ongoing economic struggles and food shortages in the country.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Tax Returns: Which 18-Year-Olds Are Required to File This Year, the Exceptions

This year, thousands of young individuals who turned 18 and earned income in 2025 are required to file tax returns unless they meet specific exemption criteria.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Chaos among property owners due to the new anti-eviction decree: 'It's a botch job'

The new anti-eviction decree approved by the government has caused confusion among landlords regarding exemptions from the moratorium.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

UK, US drug pricing deal to cost ยฃ1bn over three years

A new UK-US pharmaceutical agreement will result in the National Health Service incurring costs of ยฃ1 billion over the next three years due to increased medicine prices and tariff exemptions.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blue Zone: Mayor vetoes exemption on streets in the city center and tolerance for app motorcyclists

The mayor of Joรฃo Pessoa, Cรญcero Lucena, vetoed parts of the law regulating the Blue Zone parking system, specifically regarding tolerance for app motorcyclists and payment exemptions on certain streets.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Trump extends tariff exemptions for African products

President Donald Trump has signed a law extending the preferential trade program for Africa until December 31, 2026, retroactively effective from September 30, 2025, as announced by U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Citizens Suffering from Rising House Prices Should Be Prioritized Over Multiple Homeowners

President Yoon emphasized that the needs of citizens struggling with soaring housing prices should take precedence over those of multiple homeowners benefiting from tax delays, reaffirming his commitment to end exemptions on capital gains tax for multiple home owners.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Wall Street: Significant losses in the indexes as the AI narrative fades

Wall Street experienced significant declines in indexes, especially tech stocks, with rising fears and notable exemptions like Walmart surpassing a market value of $1 trillion.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax Exemption Will Benefit More Than 186,000 Amazonas Residents Starting in February

Over 186,200 workers in Amazonas will start to benefit from a new law that increases income tax exemptions from February, allowing those earning up to R$ 5,000 monthly to be fully exempt and providing progressive discounts for incomes up to R$ 7,350.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indiaโ€™s Progress Will Get Energy from the 'Nuclear Plant Program', Big Announcement by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant boost to the nuclear energy sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, extending customs duty exemptions on imported goods for nuclear power projects until 2035, applicable to all nuclear plants regardless of capacity.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Budget 2026: Will the middle class receive more tax exemption benefits? Will the limit of standard deduction increase? What are our expectations from the budget?

The article discusses expectations for India's Union Budget 2026, particularly focusing on potential tax benefits and deductions for the middle class as presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Jan 31 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

TV licence rules show who does not need to pay - full list

TV Licensing has disclosed that over 23 million people are currently paying for a TV licence, while outlining who qualifies for exemption from this fee.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The first obstacle in the State-Church agreement: the exemption from the tax burden on victims does not depend on the Government, but on Congress

The article discusses the complications in the State-Church agreement regarding tax exemptions for victims, highlighting that the decision rests with Congress rather than the Government.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC

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