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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"The numbers don’t add up": the fishing sector asked the Government to remove taxes and warned of paralysis

The fishing sector in Argentina has warned the government that without the removal of export taxes, the industry could face a shutdown despite having generated over $2 billion in exports last year.

Feb 26 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026: deadline for 11% discount ends this Friday (27) in Manaus

Residents of Manaus have until this Friday to benefit from an 11% discount on the payment of the Urban Property and Real Estate Tax (IPTU) 2026 if paid in a single installment through the Manaus Atende app.

Feb 26 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Recalculated": Nicolás Pino explained that Caputo and Milei told them that for now the government cannot make new reductions in withholdings

Nicolás Pino, president of the Rural Society of Argentina, stated that the national government is not planning to reduce withholdings despite recent rumors.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What changes for pensions of uniformed personnel and public employees – Tax-free oil through mobile phones for farmers starting November 1

The Greek government has proposed significant tax and pension legislative changes affecting military personnel and rural farmers.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Did you sell a property in less than five years? You may have an obligation to file a tax return

In Slovakia, individuals who sell a property within five years are required to file a tax return and pay taxes on the income from the sale.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The competition seeks several board members for "Conexus", with a salary of 3000 euros before taxes

A recruitment competition has been announced for three board member positions at Conexus Baltic Grid, with a monthly salary of 3000 euros before taxes.

Feb 26 • 13:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives go to war against taxes - DF wants focus on foreigners

Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election on March 24, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a focused discussion on tax reforms and policies regarding foreigners.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The actress Isabelle Adjani judged again this Thursday for tax fraud

French actress Isabelle Adjani is being retried for tax fraud after having been initially convicted for failing to declare taxes correctly while residing in Portugal.

Feb 26 • 06:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad Defends Increase in Import Tax and Says Impact on Prices is a 'Lie'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad claims that raising import taxes is regulatory and won't significantly affect prices, aiming to strengthen local industries against foreign competition.

Feb 26 • 00:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad defends tax increase on imports of over a thousand products: 'protect national production'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad advocates for an increase in taxes on over a thousand imported products, including smartphones, to protect domestic production.

Feb 25 • 22:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bets feel relief with removal of tax from the Anti-Fraud Law; but believe it is temporary

The betting industry in Brazil expresses temporary relief following the removal of a proposed tax from the Anti-Fraud Law, despite anticipating future government intervention.

Feb 25 • 22:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for those who use ITIN: Justice authorizes the IRS to share immigrant addresses with ICE

A federal court has authorized the IRS to share addresses of immigrants with ICE, posing a risk to immigrants who file taxes using an ITIN.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves tax reduction costing R$ 3.1 billion and benefiting Braskem

The Brazilian Senate has approved a temporary reduction in taxes for the chemical and petrochemical industries, primarily benefiting the company Braskem, at a cost of R$ 3.1 billion to public finances.

Feb 25 • 20:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East London: in South Africa, a city facing Trump taxes

East London, South Africa, is grappling with substantial economic repercussions from recent U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, which have directly impacted the city's economy reliant on the Mercedes-Benz factory.

Feb 25 • 19:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'It is a total disrespect,' says federation president about taxes paid by big techs

The president of the Brazilian Federation of Advertising Agencies criticizes the taxation of big tech companies and emphasizes the need for a collective effort to influence regulatory debates.

Feb 25 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Higher tax on imported cell phones is expected to have little impact on prices in Brazil; main brands already produce in the country

Brazil's government has raised taxes on over a thousand imported products, including cell phones, to boost local industry competitiveness, but most smartphones are already produced domestically.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Millionaire actor Mark Ruffalo tells New Yorkers to 'tax the rich' while critics demand 'him first'

Mark Ruffalo is advocating for higher taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations in New York, facing criticism as some demand he lead by example.

Feb 25 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government accounts show a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January

Brazil's government recorded a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January, according to the National Treasury.

Feb 25 • 11:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Women do not realize the biological reality.

British politician Matt Goodwin has sparked controversy by proposing higher taxes on childless citizens and accusing women of not understanding the 'biological reality' of low birth rates in the UK.

Feb 25 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The ‘anatomy’ of January's tax collections: Which taxes did not meet the target

Greece's tax collections for January 2026 totaled €6.1 billion, falling short of projections by €324 million, primarily due to certain taxes not meeting their targets.

Feb 25 • 09:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Employees of this company earned almost 10 thousand euros in hand salary in January: what business is it engaged in?

Transocean Lithuania, a representative of the Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express, reported an average pre-tax salary of 15,900 euros for its employees in January, translating to about 9,600 euros after taxes.

Feb 25 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More expensive IPVA in São José dos Campos reaches R$ 290,000; see values by city

In São José dos Campos, the highest vehicle property tax (IPVA) reaches R$ 288,696.88, linked to a vehicle valued at R$ 7.2 million.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Spanberger slams Trump on ‘affordability’ in SOTU response — as Virginia Democrats push new taxes

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger criticized Donald Trump's policies in her response to the State of the Union while also facing scrutiny for advocating new taxes contrary to her claims about affordability.

Feb 25 • 05:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Less taxes on paychecks for contract renewals, night shifts, and holidays: the 2026 tax updates

The 2026 Italian tax overhaul introduces reductions on employee salaries under certain conditions, particularly benefiting those working night shifts and on holidays.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deputies approve special tax regime to attract data centers to Brazil

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a bill exempting import taxes on data center equipment to attract data center companies to the country.

Feb 25 • 03:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump takes direct SOTU swipe at Democrats over taxes: 'To hurt the people'

During his State of the Union address, President Trump criticized Democrats for opposing his tax cuts, framing it as detrimental to the American people.

Feb 25 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Trump's New Strategy: Claims Tariffs are Replacing Income Tax Paid by Foreigners

President Donald Trump, in his first annual State of the Union address of his second term, asserts that tariffs serve as a substitute for income taxes paid by foreigners after the Supreme Court ruled against certain tariffs.

Feb 25 • 02:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump in tonight's State of the Union address: Foreign revenues could eventually replace income taxes

Donald Trump's State of the Union address is eagerly anticipated as it comes amidst significant domestic and international challenges for him.

Feb 25 • 01:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Supermarkets Chose a Side in the War Between La Cámpora and the Government

Supermarkets in Argentina have aligned themselves with the libertarian government's initiative to promote transparency in municipal taxes amid a conflict between the government and La Cámpora.

Feb 24 • 22:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is the list of products that drove inflation in the first half of February

Inflation in Mexico accelerated to 3.92% in early February, impacting purchasing power, influenced by new taxes and tariffs on daily products.

Feb 24 • 20:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ARBA extended the payment deadline for real estate taxes for the 2026 calendar

The Buenos Aires Revenue Agency (ARBA) has extended the payment deadlines for real estate taxes, offering discounts for timely payments.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Revolution in Taxes: You Will No Longer Pay Tax on This Amount

The Polish Ministry of Finance proposes updating the long-standing tax exemption limit in a legislative revision.

Feb 24 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major change in taxes: you will no longer pay tax on this amount

The Polish Ministry of Finance proposes raising the exemption limit on the PCC tax to address outdated thresholds that have not changed in 25 years.

Feb 24 • 16:49 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

United States: New global tariffs of 10% come into effect after the Court's setback to Trump

New global tariffs of 10% introduced by Donald Trump are now in effect following a Supreme Court ruling that annulled his original broad taxes.

Feb 24 • 15:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to deduct contributions to IKZE in PIT and recover even a few thousand zlotys?

The article explains how individuals can benefit from the IKZE tax deduction and recover money through lower taxes when filing their annual tax returns.

Feb 24 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bertille Bayart: "The Supreme Court reminded Trump what he does not want to hear, tariffs are taxes"

The article discusses the frustration of President Trump following a Supreme Court decision declaring his reciprocal tariffs illegal, as he struggles to accept that these tariffs are ultimately paid by American consumers and businesses.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tariffs 'hit' inflation in Mexico: It rises to 3.92% at the beginning of February, more than expected

Inflation in Mexico rose to 3.92% in early February, driven by new taxes and tariffs that took effect at the start of the year.

Feb 24 • 13:39 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government has enabled a form to report municipal rates

The Argentine government, led by Javier Milei, has introduced an online form for citizens to report excessive municipal rates.

Feb 24 • 11:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Pay 40 billion taxes in one go

The article discusses a recent tax proposal that involves companies or individuals paying a significant sum of 40 billion krónur in a single payment.

Feb 24 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for payment of IPVA with 15% discount in Bahia ends on Wednesday

The deadline to pay the IPVA tax with a 15% discount in Bahia is set to close this Wednesday, with specific payment methods outlined by the authorities.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Crushed by war taxes: Russia prepares to massively close small businesses

Russia is facing a wave of small businesses closing due to increased tax burdens and rising operational costs arising from war-related economic policies.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The city in the country where real estate investments pay fewer taxes

Ushuaia, a booming tourist destination in Argentina, faces housing shortages despite soaring visitor numbers, leading to new real estate projects.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Municipalities Change Property Tax Again. Companies and Owners of Cottages Will Pay More

Czech municipalities are set to increase property taxes affecting both companies and private property owners, including cottage owners.

Feb 24 • 09:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The calming of housing price expectations requires prompt follow-up measures such as property taxes

The article discusses the recent decrease in consumer expectations for rising housing prices in South Korea due to government real estate policies.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxes increase, stores close: small businesses feel the impact of the war and taxes in Russia

Small businesses in the Moscow area struggle with increased taxes and economic pressures as the war in Ukraine continues and essential revenues decline.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform of Inheritance Tax: How You Can Still Save Taxes When Inheriting

A proposed reform in German inheritance tax laws could affect how much wealth can be transferred tax-free, and experts suggest that individuals should act quickly to secure their assets under current regulations.

Feb 24 • 06:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's local tax revenue reaches 121 trillion, the largest ever... the share of total taxes remains at 24.4%

Local tax revenue in South Korea reached a record high of 121 trillion won last year, but its proportion of total tax revenue remains relatively low at 24.4%.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC

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