You don't have to report transfers from your wife or husband. But there are exceptions
A recent clarification from Polish tax authorities confirms that transfers between spouses are generally not considered gifts for tax purposes, depending on their marital property regime.
Major council tax update shows fewer maximum rises - see full list of areas
Fewer councils in England are implementing maximum council tax increases this year compared to the previous year, with a shift toward lower rate hikes from some local authorities.
The first will receive their pre-filled tax returns tomorrow
Finnish tax authorities remind that the first pre-filled tax returns will be sent out tomorrow to self-employed individuals, farmers, and their spouses.
Tax Authorities Request Custody of Bolsonaro's Jewelry to Initiate Asset Seizure Process
Brazil's tax authorities have requested custody of jewelry seized from former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin the process of confiscating the assets.
Crisis of Singles, Women 'Left Over' and 'Condom Tax': Why China's Bet on a Baby Boom Failed
China's declining birth rate has raised concerns among authorities as recent statistics reveal a significant drop in the number of births, leading to societal pressures on singles during festive seasons.
Farewell Party: A Reward Perhaps, But No Salary
A savings bank in Niedersachsen, Germany, faced a tax dispute over a lavish farewell party for its retiring CEO, which was deemed to exceed allowable expense limits, but successfully defended against the tax authorities' claims.
More than 700 taxpayers in Acre will receive residual income tax refund in February
Over 700 taxpayers in Acre, Brazil, are set to receive a total of R$ 1.7 million in tax refunds as part of the February 2026 Income Tax return process.
Deadline for payment of IPVA with 15% discount in Bahia ends on Wednesday
The deadline to pay the IPVA tax with a 15% discount in Bahia is set to close this Wednesday, with specific payment methods outlined by the authorities.
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.
Motor: Finnish authorities struck at a large car dealership chain
Finnish authorities conducted inspections at multiple locations of the J. Rinta-Joupin car dealership amid investigations into tax-related issues involving imported vehicles.
Monitoring authorities and relatives has become a risky activity, says auditor summoned by Moraes
Klรฉber Cabral, president of the National Association of Federal Revenue Auditors, claims that actions by Brazil's Supreme Court against tax officials have made monitoring politically exposed persons a risky endeavor.
F24 model with PagoPa, easier payments in 2026: many news but the issue of local authorities remains
Significant changes are expected in the F24 payment model through the PagoPa system, aimed at simplifying tax payments by 2026, although challenges concerning local authorities persist.
Engine: Authorities struck Finnish car dealership chain โ Employees' phones confiscated
Finnish authorities have launched an investigation into several companies involved in importing used cars, leading to the confiscation of employees' phones from a car dealership chain.
Income Tax: Have you settled the bill in cash while eating biryani? Revelation of 70,000 crores in corruption in the restaurant business
Indian authorities have uncovered a massive 70,000 crore rupee tax evasion scheme involving popular biryani restaurants in Hyderabad, focusing on hidden cash transactions.
Court dismisses Elba Esther Gordillo's amparo due to debt to the SAT of 19.2 million pesos
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico has dismissed an amparo by Elba Esther Gordillo, seeking to evade a payment of 19.2 million pesos to the tax authorities.
Bank accounts, the Revenue Agency's checks start: here is what will guide the searches of the Tax Authorities
The Italian Revenue Agency is set to conduct extensive checks on citizens' bank accounts in search of undeclared income as part of its organizational plan for 2026-2028.
The first appointment of 18-year-olds with the tax authorities
Thousands of young people in Greece who turn 18 will need to file income tax returns in 2025 if they have received any income.
Parental Gifts: End of 'Triangles' with Siblings, In-laws, and Daughters-in-law โ Who is Being Targeted
Greek taxpayers exploiting tax provisions related to parental gifts are facing significant fines and penalties as authorities crack down on 'triangular' gift schemes designed to avoid inheritance tax.
This year, the tax authorities will not impose penalties for invoices outside of KSeF. But they may impose penalties for other errors
The Polish Ministry of Finance reassures businesses that no penalties will be imposed for errors in using the Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) system throughout 2026, though businesses still face potential penalties for other tax-related issues.
Renewable energies generate more than 2 billion euros per year in tax revenue for local authorities
Renewable energy sources in France generate over 2 billion euros annually for local tax revenues, which sparks both criticism and support among stakeholders.
Singer Angรจle denies committing tax fraud in France
Singer Angรจle has denied allegations of tax fraud, stating that she pays her taxes in Belgium, her home country, amid a French tax authorities' investigation.
The tax office is to deal with the issue of relief in the repayment of fines, even if the debt has already been collected
A ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland indicates that taxpayers can seek relief on traffic violation fines under certain circumstances, despite previous collection efforts by authorities.
Huge network of strawmen with 380 businesses and debts of 43 million euros dismantled by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue
Greek authorities have dismantled an organized network of strawmen who were managing around 380 businesses, revealing debts of 43 million euros.
Reuters: New investigation by Italian authorities at Amazon offices for tax evasion
The Italian tax police launched an investigation at Amazon's Milan headquarters over alleged tax evasion involving the company.
Managers of the Land Terminal and Airport Authority of Guayaquil Receive Preventive Detention in Goleada Case
Two managers from Guayaquilโs transportation authorities have been placed in preventive detention amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.
US IRS leaks tax data of thousands to immigration sector, says newspaper
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has improperly shared confidential tax information of thousands with federal immigration authorities, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Police sold puppies and failed to report income to the tax authorities - lost her job
A woman operating a kennel in Northern Savonia has been sentenced to four months of conditional imprisonment for severe tax fraud after selling puppies and failing to report significant earnings.
Thessaloniki: An anesthesiologist caught in the tax authorities' net
An anesthesiologist in Thessaloniki faces over โฌ200,000 in tax charges and penalties after an investigation revealed discrepancies between actual income and reported earnings for 2016 and 2017.
Lithuanian investigators uncover a 30 million euro fraud scheme, suspects also include Latvian citizens
Lithuanian authorities have uncovered a fraud scheme involving VAT evasion worth 30 million euros, implicating citizens from Latvia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands.
Julita Karaล-Gasparska: Creativity in the Tax Minefield
The article explores the complexities and nuances of business expenses in Poland, highlighting how different professions face varied interpretations from tax authorities.
Big Tech, tax and antitrust crackdown. Targeting Amazon, Meta, and Apple
Italian authorities, led by the Antitrust Authority, are intensifying their scrutiny and penalties against major American tech companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Apple.
In the wake of the Epstein revelations: Suspicion of tax fraud: Authorities investigate former French Minister Lang
Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned from his position amid allegations of money laundering and serious tax fraud linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
France: Investigation against former Minister of Culture Jack Lang begins after Epstein documents revealed
French authorities have launched an investigation into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter for suspected money laundering connected to tax fraud following the revelation of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
France opens Epstein investigation against former minister
French authorities have opened an investigation into former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline for alleged tax fraud linked to their suspected financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Colombia's Foreign Ministry informs that a bilateral meeting with Ecuadorian authorities has been 'activated'
A high-level delegation from Colombia meets with Ecuadorian officials to discuss solutions to a commercial crisis arising from a 30% security tax on imports from Colombia imposed by President Daniel Noboa.
Tax Authorities Discover 200,000 Total Tax Evaders. And 2.4 Million Tax Letters Are Ready to Be Sent
Italy's tax agency reveals that it has identified 200,000 total tax evaders, including 86,000 individuals and businesses completely unknown to the tax system, with 2.4 million warning letters set to be dispatched this year.
Buba Corelli admitted tax evasion, had to refund more than 57 thousand euros
Bosnian rapper Buba Corelli admitted to tax evasion and paid back over 57,000 euros to the tax authorities as part of a plea deal.
Legislative shortcomings cannot paralyze the work of the tax office
The article discusses the impact of legislative shortcomings on the functioning of tax authorities and emphasizes the need for efficiency.
Estonian authorities detained a container ship suspected of smuggling
The Estonian Tax and Customs Board, in collaboration with the police and navy, detained a container ship flying the Bahamian flag in the Estonian inland waters, which may be linked to smuggling operations from Ecuador.
Tax gets a new chance in gigantic fraud case
The Danish tax authorities have been granted permission to appeal a case involving dividend tax fraud to the Court of Appeal, extending one of the longest trials in English courts.
Automation Becomes the Main Currency of Business: Those Who Step First Will Win
Businesses in Lithuania are compelled to adopt smart cash registers that automatically transmit sales data to tax authorities, highlighting the necessity for broader process automation to enhance competitiveness.
The company president will have a better chance of defending against the tax authorities. The Ministry of Finance wants to change the regulations
The Ministry of Finance plans to amend tax law to clarify the rights of company executives in challenging tax authority findings and ensuring access to case documents, with a government vote expected in the first half of 2026.
Life and Politics of the 'Entrepreneur' who Carried Weapons in Palio Faliro: Over Six Arrests for Extortion, Tax Evasion, and Robbery
A 56-year-old 'entrepreneur' has been linked to over six arrests for criminal activities including extortion, tax evasion, and robbery, marking a troubled history with authorities since 1997.
Invoices issued outside KSeF can be accounted for in tax costs. The tax office confirms
The tax authorities have confirmed that invoices issued outside of KSeF can still be accounted for as business expenses if they document a legitimate business expenditure.
Tax "divorce": The deadline for separate tax declarations and the "traps"
The tax authorities are allowing couples to file separate tax returns again this year, enabling them to maintain individual financial privacy, but this option comes with warnings and complexities.
Does a scholarship awarded to a student by JST benefit from PIT exemption?
The article discusses whether scholarships given by local government authorities to students are exempt from personal income tax (PIT).
Michna: tax advisors will be more visible in the field
During a recent assembly, the newly elected leader expressed a goal of increasing the recognition and influence of tax advisors among various authorities.
The tax advisor of Jordi Pujol admits he regularized the family fortune "hastily"
Jordi Pujol's tax advisor acknowledged in court that he quickly regularized the family's hidden fortune in Andorra, which had been undiscovered by tax authorities for over thirty years.
HMRC accepted โtolerableโ risk of harm in child benefit fraud crackdown
The UK tax authorities accepted a 'tolerable' risk of harm in their anti-fraud initiative that involved withdrawing child benefit payments without prior consultation, despite many affected families still residing in the UK.
Three weeks until the first payment deadline and 15% have yet to register their mileage
Authorities urge vehicle owners to register their mileage as 15% are yet to do so ahead of the first payment deadline under new mileage tax laws.