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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

3000 PLN for a child regardless of income. It is one of the highest benefits in the country

A municipality in Wysokie Mazowieckie, Poland, has introduced a child benefit program that provides a one-time payment of 3000 PLN to parents of newborns, irrespective of their income.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Olainฤ— and other municipalities, people are increasingly interested in housing benefits

Residents of Olainฤ“ express concerns about paying utility bills, with growing interest in housing assistance, particularly among seniors and low-income households.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Income Inequality in Russia Approaching Record Highs, Research Group Says

A research group has reported that income inequality in Russia is nearing record highs amid various economic challenges.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC warning to people earning more than ยฃ60,000

HMRC warns earners over ยฃ60,000 that they may need to repay all or part of their Child Benefit due to the High Income Child Benefit Charge.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Returns: The Application for Legal Entities is Open โ€“ Automatic Issuance of Fines, How Taxpayers Will Be Informed

Greece's tax authority has launched an online application for legal entities to submit their income tax returns for the year 2025, automating the fine issuance process for late submissions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Taxing the Rich More Heavily?: CDU Resistance Against Higher Top Tax Rate is Crumbling

The CDU faces internal division as discussions arise about increasing the top income tax rate in Germany just ahead of the Rhineland-Palatinate election.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how you can calculate how much you will receive for the fourteenth salary in Ecuador

The fourteenth salary in Ecuador is a mandatory payment for employees that serves as an additional income to support households during the end of the year, amounting to approximately $482 in 2026.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Expect prices to increase by 3.2 percent this year

The Technical Calculation Committee for Income Settlements in Norway has updated its forecast for price growth this year to 3.2 percent, up from 3 percent previously predicted.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The incomes of Farmi competitors are astonishing โ€“ surprise name is the real income king

The latest season of the Finnish reality show Farmi introduces celebrity contestants with varying earnings, revealing stark contrasts in their financial situations.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Parliamentary Parties Have Different Views on Reducing Mothers' Income Tax

Parliamentary parties in Estonia have differing opinions on a proposal to reduce mothers' income tax by 3.7% per child.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s rural pensions in focus as lawmakers fight for farmersโ€™ fair share amid income gap

Chinese lawmakers are advocating for increased rural pensions to address the income gap between urban and rural residents, with proposals to raise the minimum pension for elderly farmers amidst their struggles.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An American moved from Atlanta to Bahrain and now earns $140,000 a year: "The culture shock was that everything is better"

An American expatriate shares her experience of moving from Atlanta to Bahrain, highlighting her increased income and better quality of life.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

ETS, eight countries against Italy. The government is studying a gasoline bonus for low incomes

Italy's government is facing criticism from eight EU countries regarding its carbon emissions trading scheme and is considering a gasoline bonus for low-income earners.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Stricter Conditions for Maintaining Unemployment Status from April 1

From April, only those individuals with no income from economic activity will be eligible for unemployment status and benefits in Latvia.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's wealth grew 588% in eight years

Banker Daniel Vorcaro's net worth increased by nearly 600% over eight years, as evidenced by his income tax declarations submitted to the Brazilian Congress's CPMI.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Senate: the UCR and libertarians renounced the increase in diets

The UCR and Libertarian senators in Argentina have decided not to accept a salary increase that would significantly boost their income amid a controversial wage adjustment for legislative employees.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Low-income workers may receive a pension nearly equal to that of someone who has never worked a day

A low-income worker can receive a pension that is almost on par with that of an individual who has never worked.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Judge questions the service of bankrupt Jan Uuspรตld: you are a recognized actor, quite a busy person after all

The court has declared actor Jan Uuspรตld bankrupt, raising questions about how a successful actor could have such low income.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador needs field financial education, not just speeches

Ecuador faces challenges of persistent informality and volatile income, necessitating practical financial education rather than theoretical discussions.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Non-sufficient funds fees are now being limited to $10 under new rules

New regulations in Canada cap non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at $10, aimed at alleviating financial burdens on low-income individuals.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The office made a mistake. A young mother from Brno survived on only 2500 crowns a month

A young mother in Brno has been struggling to survive on a monthly income of only 2500 crowns due to bureaucratic errors.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bank: The Number of Income Millionaires Increases

Deutsche Bank reported a rise in the number of income millionaires among its bankers, with 658 earning over one million euros, as the bank's earnings surged amid volatile financial markets.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program

Advocates in Illinois are seeking the establishment of a permanent statewide guaranteed income program, inspired by Cook County's existing policy.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

3000 PLN regardless of income. Record childbirth allowance in Podlasie

The municipality of Wysokie Mazowieckie in Poland offers a one-time childbirth allowance of 3000 PLN regardless of income to parents of newborns.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

A detail on page 35 reveals that the Social Democrats are ready to send the pension bill to thousands of Danes

The Social Democrats propose changes to the Arne pension, impacting high-earning academics with potential reduced pensions.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Wage versus Capital Income: Is there now a redistribution 'from top to bottom'?

Germany's wage share in total income has reached its highest level since 1991, indicating a redistribution in favor of wage earners over capital owners.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income assessment brought a "surplus bill" to Lahden entrepreneur - entrepreneurs are eagerly awaiting a solution to the pension contribution reform

Finnish entrepreneurs, including a coffee roasting couple from Lahti, are facing significant increases in pension contributions due to new income assessment regulations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cargo Workers Demand Expansion of Safety Freight System Due to Rising Fuel Costs

Cargo workers in South Korea are demanding government measures to expand the safety freight system after rising fuel costs have drastically reduced their income.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Sports School Operation Company Suspected of 68 Million Yen Tax Evasion, Tokyo National Tax Agency Files Charges

A sports school operation company, School Partner, and its president Yuji Hashino are facing charges of tax evasion amounting to 68 million yen, with allegations of falsely reporting fees and hiding income.

Mar 12 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro declared income of R$ 570 million in 2024 and received tax refund

Daniel Vorcaro reported an income of R$ 570 million for the year 2024 and received a tax refund of approximately R$ 28,000, as presented to a parliamentary commission in Brazil.

Mar 12 โ€ข 01:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Made in La Chinga': This is what the cheeses that Marta Sahagรบn sold before becoming first lady were like

Marta Sahagรบn, former First Lady of Mexico, had a formative childhood intertwined with cooking, where she developed a skills for making cheese, which she later sold to supplement her family's income.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Simplified Income Regime: the most frequently asked questions about how to deposit dollars that are 'under the mattress'

The Argentine government has introduced a simplified income tax regime aimed at encouraging citizens to deposit previously unreported dollars into the formal financial system.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Experts clarify what is important to indicate when insuring a car and who exactly accumulates damage history

Financial planning experts recommend that monthly financial obligations, including car insurance, should not exceed 35% of a person's net income.

Mar 11 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Million-Dollar Income of the Health Insurance Manager and What Angered Vondra

The article highlights the substantial income of a health insurance manager in Czechia and discusses a controversy involving Vondra.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IL: Serious Criminal Charges Against Finland's Super Star

Finnish esports star Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen faces serious tax fraud charges related to income earned from competitive gaming in 2020.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PIT 2025: a father has exemption and relief, even though the child lives abroad

A father of four children can enjoy tax preferences in Poland even if the oldest child resides in the UK, as officials confirm that regulations allow for such scenarios.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

From April, the rules for maintaining unemployment status and benefits will change

From April 1, individuals must not earn any income to retain their unemployment status and benefits under new amendments to the law in Latvia.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

NHS dental charges to increase in just a few weeks - see new price list

NHS dental charges in the UK will increase next month, raising concerns about affordability for low-income families.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Farm and Fishing Basic Income Law Passed by Agriculture and Fisheries Committee

The 'Farm and Fishing Basic Income Law' aimed at reducing income disparity and addressing regional decline has been passed by Korea's National Assembly Agriculture and Fisheries Committee.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Can earn tens of thousands a week by renting out the cabin

Norwegians are increasingly renting out their cabins, often earning significant income, yet many remain hesitant to do so.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

They earn tens of thousands by renting out the cabin, but many Norwegians hesitate.

Many Norwegians are hesitant about renting out their cabins despite potentially earning significant income, as illustrated by the experience of a couple who have turned to cabin rentals to offset costs.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Unemployment benefits can only be received from April if there are no income

Starting from April, unemployment benefits in Latvia will only be available to individuals without any income.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

From April, unemployment benefits can only be received if there are no income

Starting April, individuals receiving unemployment benefits in Latvia must not have any income to maintain their eligibility under new legal amendments.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two DWP benefits are set to end this month

The UK government is set to end Income Support and income-based Jobseeker's Allowance as it transitions claimants to Universal Credit by March 2026.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Voluntary tax return helps students reclaim deducted tax

Students in Slovakia can reclaim deducted tax by filing a voluntary tax return, which is necessary as refunds are not automatically issued by the government or employers.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

ERC warns PSOE with the transfer of income tax: "Don't make the same mistake as with the Statute failing again to the Catalans"

ERC has warned the PSOE that the stability of their governments hinges on the full transfer of income tax to Catalonia, referencing past failures with the Statute in 2006.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

One particular thing has driven inequality up โ€“ here are the graphs you need to understand

The article discusses the rise of economic inequality in Denmark, particularly in the context of the ongoing election campaign.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

South Korea logs per capita GNI of $36,855 for 2025, dampened by weak won

South Korea's per capita gross national income is projected at $36,855 for 2025, with the economy showing modest growth despite a weakened currency.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Reform Party Politician Proposed to Reduce Mothers' Income Tax by 3.7 Percent

A Reform Party politician in Estonia has proposed a reduction of income tax for mothers by 3.7 percent for each child they have.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Taking the Pulse of Mexico

The article discusses the alarming findings of the latest report by Signos Vitales, highlighting Mexico's structural economic stagnation and decline in per capita income.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:20 UTC

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