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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC tax fine warning for one million people on March 3 - penalty of 5%

One million UK taxpayers face penalties from HMRC if they do not complete their self-assessment tax returns by March 3.

Feb 28 • 13:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government's tax bomb: More homes receive greater discounts

The Norwegian government is raising the threshold for what constitutes an expensive home from 10 to 14 million NOK to ease the impact of a new tax assessment model.

Feb 27 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The current system is a deadweight. Now 'society engineers' want to repeat the fiasco

The article discusses the failures of Denmark's property tax assessment system and the confusion it has caused among homeowners.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026 consultation suspended for review after complaints from residents in Avaré

The city of Avaré has suspended the public consultation for the 2026 IPTU tax assessment due to inconsistencies reported by residents regarding significant increases in tax values.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprising assessment of the tax authority's new weapon: This may affect these Finns

A new tax law proposal in Finland may allow the tax authorities access to all citizens' bank information, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.

Feb 21 • 10:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major changes in income tax law, government informs SC

The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court about ongoing amendments to Section 150 of the Income Tax Act, which will affect thousands of pending assessment cases.

Feb 17 • 11:26 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Two days after Politiken's puzzled email, the polite man from the tax office called Jan and Marianne

A Danish couple, Jan and Marianne, received unexpected tax bills amounting to 101,597 kr due to a mistaken property tax assessment by the Danish Valuation Agency, which may affect thousands of others.

Feb 13 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Head of State Announced Three Laws

President Alar Karis has approved three laws aimed at standardizing gambling tax rates, improving railway safety assessment mechanisms, and establishing a special tribunal for aggression crimes committed against Ukraine.

Feb 12 • 13:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits given 'take action' warning from HMRC over late tax filings

HMRC has urged British taxpayers who missed the Self Assessment tax deadline to file online without delay.

Feb 11 • 04:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Treasury extends the deadline for self-employed workers to choose between the module system or actual income in the IRPF

The Spanish Treasury has extended the deadline for self-employed workers to opt out of the objective assessment method for personal income tax until February 16.

Feb 10 • 15:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Minister Lies Flat: 'I Would Like to Start by Emphasizing That I Do Not Find It Reasonable'

A Danish minister has expressed dissatisfaction with the penalties imposed on homeowners due to delayed property assessments by the Valuation Agency, which has resulted in additional fines for late payments.

Feb 9 • 20:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Revenue Service Sends a Message Regarding 'Nemuno Aušra' Car Rentals

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate is conducting risk assessments on taxpayers related to issues raised about car rentals.

Feb 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

"Tax Bomb" for vacation homes on the way: Fears that many will have to sell

A new tax model threatens vacation property owners, as the assessment value may increase significantly, potentially forcing many to sell their properties.

Feb 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Government's 'Tax Bomb': - It Could Be Very Heavy

Experts warn that a new property value assessment model will significantly increase wealth tax for 235,000 Norwegians, impacting more than just the wealthy.

Feb 3 • 16:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC announcement as one million face £100 fine from this week

HM Revenue and Customs has announced that one million people who missed the January 31 Self Assessment tax return deadline will face a £100 fine starting this week.

Feb 3 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Car tax, first deadline of the year with new rules: what has changed

The article discusses upcoming changes to car tax regulations in Italy for vehicles registered after January 1, 2026, highlighting updated deadlines and payment methods while keeping the assessment calculations unchanged.

Feb 2 • 19:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Key update issued by HMRC as 5.65 million face £100 penalties within days

HMRC has issued an apology after its helplines were closed for two and a half hours due to technical issues, while 5.65 million taxpayers face potential £100 penalties as the self-assessment deadline nears.

Jan 16 • 08:01 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Reform of Inheritance Tax: Rich People Can Calculate Themselves as Poor

The Federal Constitutional Court is set to rule in 2026 on the constitutionality of the current inheritance tax laws, as concerns arise regarding the exemption needs assessment rule which allows wealthy individuals to appear less wealthy for tax purposes.

Jan 15 • 05:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People risk £100 penalty if they miss '18 day' HMRC January deadline

HM Revenue and Customs is warning individuals about a looming January deadline for tax returns, where failure to comply could result in a £100 penalty.

Jan 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Waiting Time of Up to Three Months – How Fast Is Your Tax Office

In Germany, the waiting time for a tax assessment varies depending on the local tax office, with some taking months longer than others, influenced slightly by the taxpayers themselves.

Jan 12 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC warns four types of income that could see workers facing £100 fine by month end

HMRC has warned that individuals with certain types of income must submit their Self Assessment tax returns by January 31 or face a £100 penalty, with further fines possible for late submissions.

Jan 9 • 12:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis issues warning to millions of people due to pay tax this month

Martin Lewis warns millions about the approaching self-assessment tax deadline on January 31 through a social media video.

Jan 8 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC deadline this month as millions of taxpayers risk instant £100 fine

Millions of self-employed taxpayers face a looming deadline for self-assessment tax returns by January 31, 2026, with a potential £100 penalty for late filing.

Jan 7 • 14:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC letters hit Brits with unexpected £920 tax demands

Over one million Brits are facing unexpected tax bills averaging £920 due to changes in income tax assessment, significantly impacting savers and pensioners.

Jan 5 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Notices nearing expiration, it's time for the taxes of 2020: here's what is expiring

The article discusses the five-year deadline within which tax authorities can initiate assessment for taxes, with a focus on expiring tax notices from 2020.

Dec 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC warning as January deadline could see many fined £900

Millions of workers in the UK are at risk of facing £900 penalties from HMRC if they miss the January 31, 2026 deadline for completing their Self Assessment tax returns.

Dec 28 • 02:02 UTC

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