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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to reorganize finances to avoid minimum tax and also fines from the IRS

Taxpayers subject to the Minimum Income Tax on dividends need to reorganize their finances to avoid unnecessary tax payments and penalties from the IRS for disguised profit distributions.

Feb 22 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad proposes modernization of social spending and reignites debate on minimum income

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad called for a structural reform of federal social spending, including Bolsa FamΓ­lia, amid pressures for fiscal adjustment.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:58 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Moreira demands the Senate to issue a reform on minimum income for teachers, doctors, and police

RubΓ©n Moreira, the PRI coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, has urged the Senate to declare a constitutional reform ensuring a minimum monthly income of 18,000 pesos for public sector teachers, doctors, nurses, police, military personnel, and national guards.

Feb 9 β€’ 19:33 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

The Swedish government will tighten the requirements to become Swedish

The Swedish government has proposed stricter criteria for immigrants seeking Swedish citizenship, including longer residency, a minimum income, and knowledge of the Swedish language.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:14 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba sells gasoline in dollars: 'Price exceeds more than double the minimum wage in Havana', they accuse

In the midst of a severe fuel crisis in Cuba, all gas stations in Havana have started selling gasoline exclusively in US dollars, a measure residents and drivers deem unsustainable as it far exceeds the average income of workers in the Cuban capital.

Feb 5 β€’ 23:42 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

Inequality reaches a minimum since 2008 and child poverty finally decreases

In Spain, both poverty and inequality continue to decline, with the poverty rate falling to 19.5%, the lowest level since 2008, according to the latest Survey on Living Conditions.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
National & Local

The Minimum Income Only Reaches 20% of Households in Poverty

The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (Airef) reports that the Minimum Vital Income (IMV) only benefits 20% of households in poverty, suggesting that it could help up to 50% if bureaucratic obstacles are removed.

Feb 5 β€’ 04:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

OPEKA: When will the Minimum Guaranteed Income and other allowances be paid

The article discusses the payment schedule for the Minimum Guaranteed Income and other benefits provided by OPEKA, specifically noting that payments will be made on February 27, 2026.

Feb 4 β€’ 11:11 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The Supreme Court recognizes the minimum vital income denied to a woman because her community of neighbors received another grant

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a woman, stating that a public grant received by her community for facade repairs cannot be counted as income, thereby allowing her to claim the minimum vital income.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:32 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fies has open registrations for 2026; learn how to take advantage without falling into traps

The Brazilian Ministry of Education opens registrations for the Fies program, which offers interest-free loans for students with a family income of up to three minimum wages per person, starting on June 3, 2026.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves basic text of MP that guarantees free gas cylinder to low-income families

The Chamber of Deputies approved a provisional measure providing free gas cylinders to families registered under the government's social programs with a per capita income of up to half a minimum wage.

Feb 2 β€’ 22:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Treasury will raise the tax deduction so that recipients of the new minimum wage continue to be tax-exempt

The government has confirmed an increase in the tax deduction to keep minimum wage earners exempt from income tax, while raising the minimum wage to 17,094 euros annually.

Feb 2 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

Government Raises Bases for Social Benefits

The government has announced an increase in the bases for social benefits in 2026, raising the guaranteed minimum income base to 170 euros.

Jan 13 β€’ 06:22 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Poverty increased in Spain in 2025 with 400,000 more beneficiaries of the Minimum Vital Income, a 19% rise

In 2025, Spain saw a rise of 400,000 beneficiaries of the Minimum Vital Income, highlighting ongoing poverty challenges despite increased social assistance.

Jan 10 β€’ 00:08 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The Government confirms that those earning the minimum wage will continue to be tax-exempt: this is how the deduction works in income tax

The Spanish Government has confirmed that individuals earning the minimum wage will remain exempt from income tax, while also highlighting ongoing conflicts between the Ministries of Labor and Finance regarding public contract regulations.

Jan 8 β€’ 04:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

Labour proposes to raise the minimum wage to 1,221 euros per month and exempt from personal income tax

The Ministry of Labour proposes a 3.1% increase in the minimum wage to 1,221 euros per month by 2026 and to maintain its exemption from personal income tax.

Jan 7 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Freelancers: Higher minimum tax - Changes in presumptive income

The minimum taxable income for freelancers in Greece will increase to €12,320 in 2025, resulting in a tax increase of approximately €154, due to adjustments correlating presumptive income with the minimum wage.

Jan 7 β€’ 10:33 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
World

Countries agreed to update the global minimum tax agreement addressing US concerns

More than 145 countries have agreed to modifications to a global minimum corporate income tax agreement from 2021 in response to U.S. concerns that original rules could disadvantage American multinational companies, as announced by the OECD.

Jan 5 β€’ 19:33 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

When will the IMV be paid in January 2026: date of transfer of the Minimum Vital Income

The Minimum Vital Income (IMV) is a crucial social benefit in Spain that ensures a minimum income for individuals and households facing economic difficulties, with payments managed by Social Security.

Jan 5 β€’ 12:42 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

How much does the minimum vital income increase in 2026? Increases in IMV and no changes in child assistance

In 2026, the Spanish government is set to increase the minimum vital income by 2.7% to combat inflation, with higher percentages for the lowest pensions.

Jan 1 β€’ 10:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

How much money will be deducted from salaries to support the public pension system? The keys for 2026

As 2026 approaches, uncertainties arise regarding changes to pensions, minimum income, and retirement age, alongside a slight increase in salary contributions for the public pension system through the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism.

Dec 29 β€’ 20:50 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Interest, Minimum Wage, Citizen Money – What Changes in 2026

The article outlines key changes in Germany regarding interest rates, minimum wage, and citizen income that will take effect in 2026.

Dec 28 β€’ 07:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
National & Local

This is changing in the new year: More minimum wage, more fruit in jam

Starting in 2026, Germany will increase its minimum wage to €13.90 and subsequently to €14.60 in 2027, while also adjusting the monthly income limit for mini-jobs to €603.

Dec 26 β€’ 19:36 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How do pensions and the IMV stand in 2026? Minimums, maximums, and the new calculation period

The article discusses upcoming changes in pensions and the minimum vital income (IMV) in 2026, including a general 2.7% increase in pensions to address inflation and larger increases for the lowest pensions.

Dec 23 β€’ 20:53 UTC

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