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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: nearly 500,000 residents of Amazonas must file this year; deadline begins this Monday (23)

Starting Monday, March 23, 2026, almost 500,000 residents of Amazonas, Brazil, are expected to file their income tax declarations with the deadline set for May 29.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What do the two bills say that would eliminate the income tax for many Americans

Two Democratic bills in the U.S. propose to eliminate income tax for taxpayers with certain income thresholds, providing a fiscal relief for millions of families.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are retirees required to file the Income Tax? See how the declaration works

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil may be required to file their 2026 Income Tax declaration, particularly those with taxable income exceeding R$ 35,584.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Please sell your house before June 1st... Properties to evade the increased property tax are emerging

Increased property valuations in Seoul have prompted homeowners to sell before June 1st to avoid higher property tax burdens.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Nutrition: What a Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks Could Achieve

Germany's Schleswig-Holstein is pushing for a sugar tax on soft drinks to reduce sugar consumption, encouraging manufacturers to lower sugar levels.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government will probably not reduce taxes for companies. Instead, it plans accelerated depreciation

The Czech government is contemplating a plan for accelerated depreciation rather than tax cuts for businesses.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA: Deadline for paying the second installment begins this Monday (23) in DF; see calendar

The second installment of the Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA) for 2026 is due starting this Monday, the 23rd, in the Federal District.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why is the lion the mascot of the Income Tax? See the history and old advertisements

The lion became the mascot of the Income Tax in Brazil following a 1979 advertising campaign aimed at deterring tax evasion during the military regime.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: Who Should Declare Early and What Are the Advantages?

Declaring Income Tax 2026 early can offer taxpayers benefits, such as receiving refunds sooner, but it also carries the risk of errors that can lead to scrutiny.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

ENFIA: All the steps you need to know

In Greece, over 7 million property owners must soon pay the first installment of the ENFIA property tax, amounting to total real estate assets exceeding 800 billion euros.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Explaining how to correctly deduct VAT when using a company car

The article discusses the new VAT deduction rules for company cars in Slovakia, emphasizing the need for electronic evidence of journeys to claim full VAT.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Fire in fuels and the economy - The government does not touch the excise tax

Fuel prices in Greece are spiking, driven by the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and the surge in crude oil prices, prompting concerns for businesses and potential government interventions.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Restaurateurs Excluded from VAT Reduction: 'Unfair Playing Field'

Prominent restaurateurs in Stockholm express frustration over being excluded from recent tax reductions, citing severe industry challenges post-pandemic.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fortunately, we are not Sanchez

The author criticizes Greece's government for not reducing fuel taxes despite having a high tax rate, arguing that they use European regulations as an excuse for unpopular policies.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Middle East war oil price surge to 'trigger profits and ยฃ427m a month tax windfall'

The ongoing war in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, resulting in significant profits for energy producers and a ยฃ427 million monthly windfall tax for the UK government.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

At the end of the year, remember about the withholding tax

The article discusses the importance of being mindful of the withholding tax when closing the financial year in Poland.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Safe minimum โ€“ how to settle the national minimum tax

The article discusses the national minimum tax in Poland and offers a promotional subscription bundle including access to The New York Times.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Feared Cuts Coming: Pensions, Child Benefits, Education, Cancer Drugs

Experts warn of significant budget cuts and tax increases in Finland to rectify the public finances, which could include pension cuts and changes to child benefits.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Electric Cars Targeted by Tax Authorities. End of Free Driving on Roads

The U.S. Congress is debating new electric vehicle fees as a way to fund infrastructure previously supported by fossil fuel taxes.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: deadline starts this Monday; see changes and who needs to file

The deadline for submitting the 2026 Income Tax in Brazil starts on Monday, March 23, and runs until May 29, with significant changes in the filing process.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tax Authority releases pre-filled income tax declaration for 2026 this Monday; see main errors

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has released the pre-filled income tax declaration for 2026, which, while more complete, may contain additional errors that could lead to tax issues if not corrected.

Mar 23 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS begins receiving income tax returns this Monday; see the main rules

The Federal Revenue Service starts receiving income tax returns for 2026 on Monday, expecting to collect 44 million documents by May 29.

Mar 23 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We have a lot of money for war...', claims America amid war with Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant reassured citizens that the country is financially capable of sustaining its ongoing war against Iran, rejecting notions of tax increases to fund military efforts.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tax Flash - deadlines, indicators, rates March 23-29, 2026

This article offers a promotional package deal for subscriptions to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The boom of online betting is attracting the envy of African states

The rise of online betting in Africa, particularly sports betting, is drawing interest from governments seeking to regulate and tax the lucrative market.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The idea of a windfall tax on fuel traders is absurd at its core

The proposal of a windfall tax for fuel traders in Latvia is being discussed amid rising fuel prices, but the implications of such a tax may be more complicated than perceived.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Investigation into leaks of ministers' data receives maximum confidentiality at the Supreme Court

The investigation into the illegal leaking of tax data belonging to ministers of Brazil's Supreme Court has been classified with maximum confidentiality, preventing even the identification of the case's rapporteur.

Mar 22 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Car tax, here are those who are entitled to exemption: what are the necessary requirements

The article discusses the exemptions available for car tax (bollo auto) in Italy, highlighting various circumstances under which vehicle owners may be exempt or eligible for reductions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

More technology, new reporting obligations: The tax office is paying closer attention

The German tax office is enhancing its technology and reporting requirements, making it easier to detect tax discrepancies, particularly for those with additional income.

Mar 22 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Star economist: Billionaires in Sweden have unreasonable privileges โ€“ a new tax is needed

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that Swedish billionaires enjoy unfair tax privileges compared to the upper middle class.

Mar 22 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani's estate tax plan could drive wealth out of state, critics warn

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's estate tax plan is criticized for potentially burdening middle-class families and driving wealth out of the state by drastically lowering the estate tax exemption.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Edo IRS urges taxpayers to file tax returns before March 31

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to file their annual returns before the March 31 deadline to avoid penalties.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Newsom's claim that Texas and Florida are the 'real high tax states' criticized by expert: 'Fatally flawed'

California Governor Gavin Newsom's claims that Texas and Florida have higher tax burdens than California have been deemed misleading by an expert who analyzed the numbers.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin Eriksson: A Danish Wealth Tax Gains Momentum โ€“ in Sweden

The potential introduction of a wealth tax in Denmark could have significant repercussions for the upcoming Swedish parliamentary elections.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Waiting time for the annual tax statement has now become significantly shorter

The waiting time to check the annual tax statement in Denmark has decreased to just a few minutes after previously peaking at 225 minutes over the weekend.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A big tax surprise may await those working abroad

Estonians working abroad while traveling may face unexpected tax implications due to regulations from multiple countries.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Ott Lumi: the dismissal of an official undermines the credibility of the parliament

Political scientist Ott Lumi argues that the dismissal of a parliament official undermines the credibility of the legislature and that politicians, not officials, bear responsibility for decisions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull

Australia's government is under increasing pressure to address rising oil prices and supply issues following recommendations from the International Energy Agency.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People urged by HMRC to 'claim directly' as you could be owed money

HM Revenue and Customs has reminded employees to check their eligibility for tax relief on work-related expenses.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Millions of UK drivers urged to do quick check this week or face ยฃ1,000 fine

UK drivers are being warned to check their vehicle tax status to avoid fines of up to ยฃ1,000 for driving without valid tax.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

OnlyFans, the gold mine for creators. And now in Italy, it attracts the tax authorities as well

OnlyFans is now booming in Italy, generating significant revenue and drawing attention from tax authorities.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Greve: Sugar Tax

The article discusses the sugar tax as presented by cartoonist Katharina Greve.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 497,000 taxpayers must submit the 2026 Income Tax declaration in Paraรญba

In Paraรญba, over 497,000 taxpayers are expected to file their 2026 Income Tax declaration, starting March 23 and ending May 29, 2026.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Trap of Agricultural Derivatives: The Labyrinth of Article 98 and an Unexplainable Tax Asymmetry

This article examines the inequitable tax treatment of agricultural derivatives in Argentina compared to other financial assets and calls for reform to address these disparities.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PPF, NPS and loans... Complete these 5 tasks by March 31, or you will face losses!

The article outlines five crucial financial tasks that need to be completed before March 31, 2026, to avoid increased tax liabilities in India.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The government implemented the feared tax reform - Now the effects have been revealed

Finland's government has enacted a controversial tax reform removing the tax deductibility of union fees, raising concerns among low-wage workers about potential impacts on union membership.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

1.7 million times the annual statement has been checked

Over 1.7 million logins were recorded on the Danish tax authority's website as many citizens checked their annual tax statements after access was opened on Friday.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Koo Yoon-cheol: Government to Expand Financial and Tax Support in Response to Prolonged High Oil Prices

South Korea's government plans to expand financial and tax support measures to address rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen understands Thorning's anger: 'It was one of the rudest we have seen in Danish politics'

Mette Frederiksen expressed understanding for Helle Thorning-Schmidt's anger towards Troels Lund Poulsen regarding his actions in a scandal involving leaked tax documents.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats Remain Denmark's Most Popular Party - Clean Water and Wealth Tax for the Rich as Election Themes

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats continue to be the leading political party in Denmark ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, focusing on wealth tax for the affluent and environmental issues.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:56 UTC

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