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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‡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‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline Prices: How Do Fuel Tax Stimuli End?

Mexican authorities have reactivated tax incentives on gasoline due to turbulence in the energy market, benefiting consumers at the pump after a year of no support.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweล‚ Rochowicz: In the relation between the tax office and the taxpayer, it is better to create good regulations than to flip a coin

The Polish government is proposing a legislative reform to tackle both tax fraud and the misuse of procedural tricks by tax authorities, aiming for more equitable tax regulations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Adored BBC TV chef died penniless at 66 after health battle

BBC chef Clarissa Dickson Wright passed away at 66 after a long health battle and left behind debts to the tax authorities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Pension Payments: Beware of This Tax Trap in Retirement Provision

The article discusses the tax implications for employees who opt to withdraw their entire occupational pension savings at once, highlighting potential conflicts with tax authorities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Fuel price reaching 2.20 euros per liter, excise tax planned to be reduced by 35%

Latvian authorities are proposing a 35% reduction in excise tax due to fuel prices hitting 2.20 euros per liter.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Kiko Matamoros and Makoke reunite in court, where he takes responsibility and says he has already paid almost all he owes to the tax authorities

Kiko Matamoros and his ex-wife Makoke faced each other in court regarding allegations of concealing assets to evade tax payments.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Council tax calculator 2026: How much will bills rise and what band is my house?

Residents in the UK are facing a 4.99% increase in council tax bills starting April 1, 2026, with many councils citing fiscal challenges as the reason for the hike.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Tax Authorities: Here are the Operations on Bank Accounts that May Trigger Inspections

The article discusses certain banking operations that can attract the attention of tax authorities in Italy due to concerns about tax evasion.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tax Authorities to Have Alerts to Avoid Issues in Tax Return; See What Else Leads to Audit

The Brazilian Federal Revenue will implement alerts in its tax system to help taxpayers identify potential errors before submitting their 2026 income tax returns.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mali: NGOs concerned about the authorities' project to impose a new tax

Malian NGOs express concern over plans by the government to introduce a new 10% tax on their project resources, which they argue could further strain their operations amidst cuts in international aid.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mali: NGOs worried about the authorities' plan to impose a new tax

Malian NGOs express concern over a proposed tax that could significantly reduce their funding and impact their ability to serve local populations.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Millionaire Jesse Vainikka, 33, battled the tax authorities for years - lost

Jesse Vainikka, a 33-year-old millionaire and professional gamer, lost his long-running tax dispute with the Finnish Tax Administration regarding his income from 2018 and 2019.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention drivers in California: why having this type of plates on your vehicle will get you in trouble today

California authorities are cracking down on vehicle owners using out-of-state license plates to evade taxes as part of a fraud investigation.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministers and authorities explained in committee the bill to boost social housing with tax incentives

Ecuadorian officials discussed a new legislative proposal to promote the construction and donation of social housing as a measure to address the country's significant housing deficit.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Real-time payments recorded and cross-checks, so nothing escapes the tax authorities

Italy's Minister Giorgetti outlines a three-year plan for the digital transformation of tax information aimed at ensuring continuous monitoring of taxpayer activities.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Tax Authority threatens Finns returning from Dubai - Here's what it's about

Finnish tax authorities are warning citizens who are returning from Dubai that their tax liabilities may change upon their return to Finland.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the people obligated to pay the municipal patent in Guayaquil

Authorities in Guayaquil have begun notifying individuals with an active tax registration about the Municipal Patent Tax applicable to economic activities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia will be questioned in the case investigating an alleged tax evasion in the AFA

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, will face questioning regarding a purported multimillion-dollar debt owed by the AFA to the tax authorities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Another 'notification by means of press': this time in Cinecittร 

The CEO of Cinecittร , Manuela Cacciamani, reacts to media reports about her alleged involvement in a tax credit investigation, clarifying that she has not received any formal notification of investigation from the authorities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

VMI: declaring investment accounts will start at the beginning of April

The Lithuanian tax authorities announced that the declaration process for investment accounts will commence in early April, offering taxpayers the ability to report investments made in these accounts retroactively for 2025 and previous years.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

A smuggling ring of illegal fuels was dismantled โ€“ Tax evasion amounts to 2.7 million euros

Greek authorities have dismantled a well-organized smuggling ring that sold illegal fuels and evaded taxes totaling 2.7 million euros.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Controversial Tax Reform: Is Property Tax Too High? How Expert Opinions Accurately Determine Value

The controversial property tax reform in Germany has led to significant public outcry and legal challenges as many property owners dispute the valuation set by tax authorities.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The tax office is interested in those returning to Poland. It concerns the PIT relief

The article discusses a tax relief initiative for returning Polish emigrants that allows them to earn a significant income tax-free, which has attracted interest from tax authorities.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Suspected: Nicotine pouch dealer evaded millions in taxes

Authorities suspect a nicotine pouch dealer evaded over two million euros in taxes.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Financial Transactions Under the Tax Authorities' Scrutiny

Recent economic changes in Poland have significantly impacted the financial operations of companies, leading tax authorities to focus on intra-group financial transactions during audits.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The taxpayer cannot bear the negative consequences of being removed from the VAT register

The Supreme Administrative Court of Poland ruled that companies unjustly removed from the VAT register should not suffer the negative effects of such actions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Everyone Stops and Only One Wins: Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia's Show of Power in the Weekend Without Football

Argentinian football faced a complete halt this weekend due to 58 postponed matches following a decision by AFA executives to protest against alleged persecution by tax authorities.

Mar 6 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Famous luxury car importer is being sought for bankruptcy

The Finnish luxury car importer Luxury Collection Automobiles is facing bankruptcy proceedings initiated by the tax authorities due to unpaid debts.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs: Finnish companies suspected of tax fraud in car trade โ€“ avoided taxes amounting to over 60 million

Finnish authorities are investigating several companies for tax fraud related to used vehicle purchases, with avoided taxes exceeding 60 million euros.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Police charged three people for tax evasion causing damage of more than 273 million

Three individuals have been charged in connection with tax evasion that resulted in significant financial losses.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Entrepreneurs: Finns' favorite hobby is not exercise according to the tax authorities โ€“ This may soon be reflected in prices

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

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

โ€˜National Tax Service Seized Coinsโ€™ First Thief Arrested in His 40s... Second Thief Under Investigation

A man in his 40s has been arrested for the initial theft of virtual assets seized by the National Tax Service, while authorities investigate a second theft that occurred shortly thereafter.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero defends his role as a global consultant and denies taking commissions: "How could I have received bribes openly?"

Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez Zapatero, former Prime Minister of Spain, defends his financial dealings amid allegations of impropriety, asserting he has declared payments to tax authorities.

Mar 2 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crisis of Singles, 'Surplus' Women and 'Condom Tax': Why China's Bet on a Baby Boom Failed

China's birth rate has plummeted to a record low, causing concern for authorities as societal pressures around marriage and children intensify.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:18 UTC

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