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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tax law: VAT hits record N1tn as new sharing era begins

Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) collections reached a record N1.08 trillion in January 2026, under a new distribution formula among the Federal and state governments.

Mar 4 • 02:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG bans cash tax collections, revenue roadblocks

The Nigerian Federal Government has prohibited cash collection of taxes and banned roadblocks for revenue enforcement as part of new tax regulations.

Mar 4 • 01:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Unpleasant Consequence of the 'Backyard Sauna Law': Permit Fees Rise

New building regulations in Finland have led to a significant decrease in permit applications, causing municipalities to raise their permit fees due to lost revenue.

Mar 3 • 15:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Gov't Begins Implementation of Executive Order On Oil, Gas Revenues

The Nigerian government has initiated the implementation of Executive Order 09 to enhance the management of oil and gas revenues.

Mar 3 • 07:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Revised Executive Order: FG adjusts oil revenue remittance framework

The Nigerian Federal Government has revised its oil revenue remittance framework to reflect industry realities while maintaining direct remittance mandates for oil-related revenues.

Mar 3 • 05:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Evening recap: Police Council confirms Disu as IG, FG begins direct oil revenue remittance, Wike tackles opposition, other top stories

The article covers significant political and economic developments in Nigeria, including the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, the government's new oil revenue policy, and political accusations amid the upcoming elections.

Mar 2 • 17:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri demanded shared revenue and said that 'the city of chaos' has ended during the opening of legislative sessions

Jorge Macri, the Chief of Government of Buenos Aires, opened the legislative sessions highlighting improved order and calling for shared revenue from the national government.

Mar 2 • 13:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Begins Oil, Gas Revenues Executive Order Implementation

The Nigerian government has started implementing the Oil and Gas Revenues Executive Order 09 to enhance federal revenue management.

Mar 2 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government aims to launch the documents for the privatization of AySA this month: all the details

The Argentine government intends to publish the documents for the privatization of AySA by March, as part of a broader plan to reduce expenditures and generate revenue for debt repayment.

Mar 1 • 10:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA government fights to keep GST deal, seeks 25 percent mining carve-out

The WA government is advocating for a preservation of its GST deal and is proposing to exempt 25% of its mining revenue from GST distribution.

Mar 1 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import taxes is harmful to the country

The Brazilian government has increased import taxes on essential technology and capital goods, citing commercial defense, but the move is largely seen as a revenue-generating measure with detrimental effects on economic productivity.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa Is Getting a Handle On Debt

The South African government anticipates improved revenue and reduced borrowing as it stabilizes debt management after years of escalating costs.

Feb 27 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import tax will have an immediate effect of up to R$ 20 billion on revenue, says IFI

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs will generate between R$ 14 billion and R$ 20 billion in revenue starting March 1.

Feb 26 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import tariff could raise up to R$ 20 billion this year and exchange for national products is 'uncertain', says Senate agency

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs on over a thousand products is projected to generate up to R$ 20 billion in revenue this year, according to the Independent Fiscal Institution.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lawsuit: Munich's Mayor Plans to Challenge Bed Tax Law at Federal Constitutional Court

The city of Munich is seeking to challenge a Bavarian law that prohibits a bed tax for tourists in hopes of generating additional revenue.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests the arrest of tax analysts in Guarulhos, escalating the crisis between agencies

The Brazilian Federal Police has requested the arrest of three tax analysts from the Federal Revenue under suspicion of usurpation of public function, which has heightened the ongoing crisis between the two government agencies.

Feb 25 • 22:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NRS unveils 2026 revenue roadmap, targets N40.7tn

The National Revenue Service of Nigeria aims to generate N40.7 trillion in revenue for 2026, influenced by federal tax reforms.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Expert: The next government faces a difficult task - billion-euro adjustments must be made as genuine savings

Professor Roope Uusitalo states that Finland's next government will face significant budgetary challenges requiring 8-11 billion euros in genuine savings or revenue increases.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Revenue board urges states to align with new tax regime

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria emphasizes the need for state governments to conform to new national tax laws to enhance fiscal reforms.

Feb 25 • 19:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iran: Washington takes a new series of economic sanctions

The U.S. government has imposed new economic sanctions aimed at Iranian individuals, companies, and oil tankers to reduce Tehran's revenue ahead of upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva.

Feb 25 • 16:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Debtors' Assets to Go on E-Auctions

The Polish government has approved a bill to launch an e-auction portal that will enhance the transparency and efficiency of debt recovery processes.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega Sena of the Billionaire Turn yielded almost R$ 500 million to public coffers in taxes

The Mega Sena lottery draw yielded almost R$ 500 million to the Brazilian federal government in taxes from its record-breaking 2025 payout.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal revenue hits historical record totaling R$ 325.8 billion in January, the highest amount in 32 years

Brazil's federal government reported record revenue of R$ 325.8 billion for January, marking a 3.56% real increase from the previous year and the highest monthly collection in 32 years.

Feb 24 • 13:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: EATL, NUPRC's Joint Move to Curb Oil Losses, Boost Revenue

Nigeria has launched its first gravimetric flow metering calibration facility aimed at reducing oil losses and increasing government revenue.

Feb 23 • 19:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

Feb 23 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Radars as a Business? Minister Talks about a 'Gray Zone', Municipalities Defend Themselves

A Czech minister discusses concerns over the use of radar technology as a revenue-generating business, while municipalities argue against this characterization.

Feb 23 • 14:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

According to a report: the State keeps 82.6% of the soybean income on rented land while the producer loses money

A report reveals that in Argentina's core agricultural region, the government takes 82.6% of the soy revenue on rented fields, leaving producers with a loss despite generating significant income.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N14.5tn oil windfall at risk of wastage – Analysts

Experts warn that Nigeria's anticipated N14.57tn oil revenue may not be effectively utilized by governments amid concerns about governance.

Feb 22 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Investigation at the Revenue Service Increases Distrust Between STF and Sectors of Lula's Government

Investigations by Brazil's Supreme Court against Revenue Service officials have heightened tensions and distrust between the court's ministers and sectors of President Lula's government.

Feb 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fake companies created, 700 million transaction shown and grabbed 70 million

Police in Meerut have uncovered a GST fraud involving fake firms, resulting in a significant loss of government revenue.

Feb 21 • 07:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG probes NNPC, targets blockage of revenue leakage

The Nigerian Federal Government is conducting an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's financial activities to address revenue leakage issues.

Feb 21 • 00:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Toninelli furious over the fine: 'Municipalities are cashing in.' And the mayor freezes him like this

Former Minister Danilo Toninelli expressed outrage over receiving a parking fine, arguing that municipalities exploit such fines for revenue rather than for safety or education.

Feb 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS opens consultation for residual lot of income tax that will pay R$ 578.97 million

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has opened consultations for a residual batch of income tax refunds totaling R$ 578.97 million, with payments scheduled for February 27, 2026.

Feb 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu’s Executive Order: FG, states, LGs allocation may increase by N15tn

President Bola Tinubu's new Executive Order could lead to an additional N14.57 trillion in allocations for federal, state, and local governments in Nigeria.

Feb 20 • 09:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Companies have until February 27 to submit income tax revenue statements

Brazilian companies must provide income tax revenue statements to workers by February 27.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises

The UK government has reported a record budget surplus for January 2026, with a surplus of £30.4 billion attributed to increased tax revenue and lower interest rates.

Feb 20 • 06:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Entry fee has increased by two and a half times in Himachal, additional money will have to be paid to reach Shimla

The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the entry fees for vehicles from outside states significantly to boost revenue amid economic challenges.

Feb 20 • 05:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Regional shires facing financial cut with forestry rate change

Seven regional shires in Western Australia are confronting a $325,000 revenue cut after rate payments from forestry plantations are redirected from local councils to the State Treasury.

Feb 20 • 05:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu orders NNPC to remit oil taxes, royalties directly

President Bola Tinubu has issued an Executive Order mandating the Nigerian National Petroleum Company to directly remit taxes and royalties to fiscal authorities, suspending previous fees collected.

Feb 18 • 20:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite the drop in revenue, the government had a surplus in January due to the sale of hydroelectric plants

The Argentine government reported a fiscal surplus in January, driven by the sale of hydroelectric plants, despite a significant drop in tax revenue.

Feb 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lebanon: Widespread Protests Against Tax Increases and Fuel Prices

Widespread protests erupted across Lebanon in response to increased taxes and fuel prices, as the government seeks to secure revenue for public sector salary increases.

Feb 18 • 13:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Schillerová will restore electronic revenue evidence, it will be almost universal. Additionally, despite lowering some taxes, she wants to collect fifteen billion

Czech Finance Minister Alena Schillerová announced the reinstatement of electronic revenue evidence, set to begin next year, with expectations to collect an additional fifteen billion despite tax cuts.

Feb 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Created mobile application 'My VID'

The Latvian State Revenue Service has launched a mobile application named 'My VID' to streamline access to popular tax services and simplify tax declaration processes for users.

Feb 18 • 09:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Three month warning as parents could miss out on £2,000 from HMRC

Millions of UK families are at risk of losing up to £2,000 in government assistance from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) due to a three-month warning regarding the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

Feb 18 • 04:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

COB wants to reduce dependence on lotteries and bets, says president

The president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) expressed concern over the organization's heavy reliance on funding from lotteries, aiming to diversify revenue sources to safeguard against potential government policy changes.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxation: How much taxpayers will pay every month in 2026

Greek taxpayers are expected to contribute approximately €6.1 billion monthly for the remainder of 2026 to meet budgetary revenue targets, significantly impacted by inflation.

Feb 17 • 05:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn residents will also receive a property tax exemption this year

Residents of Tallinn will benefit from a property tax exemption of up to 1000 euros this year, as stated by Lüüli Junt, head of the revenue department of the city's finance service.

Feb 16 • 17:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Registration as an Active VAT Taxpayer - Doubts and Problems

The article discusses the challenges and uncertainties regarding the registration process for active VAT taxpayers in Poland.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River set to regain oil-producing status — FG report

Cross River State is expected to be re-listed as an oil-producing state following the submission of a final report by a Federal Government committee.

Feb 15 • 18:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is this the world's most outrageous car tax? A regular Toyota Camry costs 178,000 euros

Singaporean government revenue from car taxes has exceeded expectations, reaching a total significantly larger than that of Fiji's entire economy.

Feb 15 • 17:43 UTC

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