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Nigeria has officially shifted its tax administration from the Federal Inland Revenue Service to the Nigeria Revenue Service, marking a significant modernization aimed at creating a more efficient and citizen-focused tax system.

Goyang City, South Korea, has implemented a dedicated 'seizure team' to remove license plates from delinquent vehicles, being the only city in Gyeonggi Province to operate such a program.

Deputy Rogério Correia has requested the CPMI to authorize the breaking of bank and tax secrecy for Ana Cláudia Queiroz de Paiva, an employee linked to banker Daniel Vorcaro, involved in a financial crime investigation.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the Federal Government's tax reforms are intended to alleviate the financial burdens on small businesses and low-income Nigerians.

The Danish Tax Agency has acknowledged sending erroneous property tax bills to homeowners, causing widespread confusion and distress.

A Danish tax authority mistakenly sent an inflated tax bill to property owners, prompting an apology and further investigation into their assessment system.

Claudio Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), has successfully postponed his interrogation regarding allegations of tax evasion by a week due to a change of lawyers.

The deadline for paying the Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU) for 2026 with a 6% discount ends this Friday, March 6, in Fortaleza.

Taxpayers have several opportunities to reduce their income tax for 2025, including a little-known deduction for union membership fees.

Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, is set to appear in court on Thursday to defend himself against accusations of improperly retaining taxes amounting to 19.3 billion pesos.

A tax regulation change in Finland has upset entrepreneurs in the ice swimming and sauna business, as they now face a higher VAT rate compared to other sports activities.

The head of Norway's Real Estate Association criticizes the government's new property tax plan, arguing it unfairly burdens ordinary homes.

Residents of Rio das Ostras can still pay their property tax (IPTU) with an 8% discount until March 31, following an extension of the deadline.

A new tax bill for vehicles in the UK will see 53 cars subject to a £5,690 tax from April 1, 2026, but there's a way for buyers to reduce their costs by £1,000.

Lower tax assessments for housing associations in Sweden are expected to impact their financial space, according to a new analysis by Nabo.

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has clarified that companies disputing fines in tax matters may exclude these fines from payments if they lost by 'quality vote' and had pending judgments as of September 20, 2023.

Brazil's Minister Flávio Dino has suspended a congressional committee's approval to break the banking and tax confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha.

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has suspended the breach of bank and tax secrecy for businesswoman Roberta Luchsinger amid investigations linked to the INSS CPI.

The Argentine government's conflict with companies over tax debts has intensified, with a crucial court ruling expected to impact billions owed to the state.

A proposed cadastral tax reform in Poland could enhance the fairness of the tax system and curb artificially inflated investment demand, according to economist Adam Czerniak.

Minja Koskela, the chair of the Left Alliance, accuses Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government of a significant collapse in tax revenues which is expected to lead to an increased budget deficit in the coming years.

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of Madrid, has announced a 100% exemption on the transfer tax for the sale of artworks through specialized galleries.

A new income tax reporting system called Making Tax Digital will be implemented in the UK starting April 2026, requiring more frequent updates from taxpayers.

Several museums in Denmark are vocally protesting the requirement to pay taxes, leading the Minister of Taxation to announce an investigation into the system.

Danish museums are protesting against being required to pay taxes, prompting the Minister of Taxation to announce an examination of the system.

The article discusses new regulations in Buenos Aires that allow retirees and pensioners to completely exempt themselves from the ABL tax, expanding access to broader categories of individuals.

The 2025 budget plan introduces significant changes to tax deductions for home renovation expenses, differentiating between primary and secondary residences.

The article discusses the concept of an 'invisible tax' on the global economy triggered by warfare, particularly illustrated by tensions related to Trump's actions against Iran.

The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service is finalizing the details for the 2026 income tax returns, which will open in mid-March and close on May 29, with pre-filled declarations expected to be available at the start of the filing period.

The article discusses the structural challenges of real estate and population disparity in South Korea, emphasizing the need for significant policy changes to achieve balanced regional development.

The Swedish mining company Boliden has announced consultation negotiations affecting its Kevitsa mine in Sodankylä, with up to 285 jobs potentially at risk due to a new mining tax reform.

Starting July 1, 2026, Stuttgart will implement a lodging tax of 3 euros per person per night, which could raise significant funds for the city.

According to the Finnish tax authorities, ice swimming is not classified as exercise, leading to a higher VAT rate for related businesses.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen criticizes Mette Frederiksen's proposal for a wealth tax as populist and suggests Troels Lund Poulsen has abandoned fundamental liberal values to secure political alliances.

Brazil's manufacturing sector shrank in 2025, resulting in product tax increases below GDP growth rates.

Despite a reduction in value-added tax, restaurant visits in Germany have not become cheaper, as revealed by a data analysis.

Ain Hanschmidt discusses the impact of tax stability on the Estonian economy and the need for reforms to ensure sustainable growth.

The Estonian Youth Camp Organizers Association is seeking urgent clarification from the Tax and Customs Board and the Ministry of Finance regarding VAT taxation of children's and youth camps.

Estonian politician Anneli Ott criticizes the government's proposal to raise car taxes during an economic downturn.

The Argentine Congress has approved a labor reform that eliminates luxury taxes on new cars, prompting several automakers to announce significant price cuts.

The article discusses the limitations and details of the new electronic registration of sales (EET) system announced by the Czech government.

Nigeria's Value Added Tax collection has reached a historic N1 trillion, and the UK has banned study visas for nationals from four countries due to increased asylum claims.

The Polish Ministry of Finance confirmed that soft hybrid vehicles are subject to reduced excise tax rates after recent court rulings.

Greens' Oras Tynkkynen supports the demands of the Perussuomalainen Youth to cancel the planned community tax cut by the government.

Many Swedes are facing smaller tax refunds this year due to a halving of the interest deduction on unsecured loans.

Fifteen AI startups are poised to transform the tax consulting market in Germany, addressing both demand for automation and the ongoing professional skills shortage.

The article discusses how AI start-ups are transforming the tax consulting and auditing market in Germany amid a shortage of skilled professionals.

The article discusses a significant disparity in the VAT applied to art sales in Spain compared to other European countries, impacting the commercial art sector.

Due to recent incidents of lost seized virtual assets by law enforcement agencies, the Board of Audit and Inspection in South Korea is monitoring asset management practices of these institutions.

Anambra State has won the 'Top Fan Vote' category at the inaugural Google Maps Platform Awards 2025 for its innovative digitisation of property tax systems.