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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

IRS Relief: How Seniors Can Claim the New Deduction of Up to $12,000 on Their Taxes

The IRS has introduced a new tax deduction of up to $12,000 specifically for seniors aged 65 and over, aimed at easing their fiscal burden during the 2025 to 2028 tax years.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Heavier Paychecks. Flat Tax of 5% on Renewals and 15% on Bonuses and Shifts

The Italian government is implementing a flat tax to ease the financial burden of salary increases, aiming to boost purchasing power and encourage contract negotiations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Argentina is the most heavily taxed country in the world

The article discusses Argentina's extremely high tax burden and the responsibility of judges in addressing abuses of political power associated with this issue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The tax burden rate, which barely rebounded, must be steadily increased

The tax burden rate in South Korea has seen a minor rebound after a decline during the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, but it remains insufficient compared to other countries and fails to meet growing fiscal demands, necessitating the government's formulation of tax policies to elevate this rate.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Switzerland: Italian cross-border workers are scarce, Ticino is concerned. The problem of the triple tax

The Italian government is considering implementing a third tax affecting cross-border workers in Switzerland, which has raised concerns in Ticino about the increasing tax burden.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Corporation Tax Payment Deadline Extended by 3 Months for 100,000 Companies with Declining Sales

The Korean National Tax Service has extended the corporation tax payment deadline by up to three months for 100,000 companies affected by declining sales, easing their financial burden.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

California, here are the effects of the tax on the super-rich: "Spielberg escapes to New York"

A controversial tax on ultra-wealthy individuals in California has led to notable figures like Steven Spielberg moving to New York to avoid the financial burden.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

New Burden for Sellers, Higher Prices for Buyers: Everything Changes for This Year

Car importers in Lithuania face a significant increase in vehicle utilization fees starting this year, expected to raise costs for consumers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tax reform: studies indicate that the tax burden on wines and sparkling wines should drop to 33%, says Alckmin

Brazil's interim president and Minister of Industry, Geraldo Alckmin, announced that studies suggest the tax burden on wines and sparkling wines will be reduced to around 33% as part of a tax reform.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wall Street Journal: Low Billionaire Taxes Threaten Balance of Americaโ€™s Economy

The Wall Street Journal has warned that the low effective tax burden on billionaires is no longer just a political issue, but poses broader economic implications for the United States.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The red tax on illegal immigrants

The article discusses the perceived economic burden on Italians from taxes aimed at addressing illegal immigration and the judicial proceedings against repeat offenders.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The highest income tax has been collected, but the effective tax rate is at the bottom of the OECD

Despite a record high collection of income tax from workers in South Korea, the actual burden borne by taxpayers remains at a low effective tax rate of around 6%, placing it among the lowest in OECD countries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tax reform: Correcting wrong narratives

The article clarifies misconceptions surrounding Nigeria's new tax laws, emphasizing that they provide relief for low-income earners rather than increase their tax burden.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Tax Burden: Carsten Linnemann's Tax Plan Reflects Intellectual Poverty

Carsten Linnemann's proposal to adjust the income tax threshold is criticized for being a superficial approach to a deeper issue in Germany's tax system.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TAKE A LOOK โŸฉ Land tax increases for only a few landowners

Changes in legislation have reduced the average tax burden for homeowners, with land tax increases affecting only a small number of landowners.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Linnemann Wants to Shift the Threshold for the Top Tax Rate

Carsten Linnemann, the CDU Secretary General, has proposed raising the income threshold for the top tax rate from 68,000 to 80,000 euros, aiming to benefit higher earners and reduce the tax burden on the middle class.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Burden for owners: New trouble with property tax

The reform of property tax in Germany raises constitutional concerns, as municipalities may have overstepped their authority in tax assessments.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good News for Texas: Greg Abbott Will Eliminate Taxes and Reduce Public Spending

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposal aimed at relieving the tax burden for homeowners in the state, which includes constitutional amendments to eliminate certain taxes and is seen as crucial for his re-election campaign.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: the tax changes that would alleviate the tax burden and the modifications that were left out

Argentina's Senate is set to discuss a labor reform project that incorporates tax changes aimed at easing the fiscal burden on companies and individuals despite the withdrawal of a key proposal to cut corporate income tax.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Corporate Social Responsibility and CIT: Cost, Relief or Burden

The article discusses the implications of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Poland.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in the tax burden may lead to tax evasion and a feeling of injustice, says lawyer

Lawyer Sergio Rosenthal warns that a new 10% tax on incomes above R$ 50,000 could foster feelings of injustice and promote tax evasion if not matched by public services.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Income Tax: Who is taxed now, how to alleviate the burden, and what will happen with what is paid during 2025

Argentina has updated the income tax framework, adjusting it for inflation, which will relieve some taxpayers starting from January 2026.

Feb 8 โ€ข 03:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

A tax advisor reveals how to be self-employed in Spain without paying so much money

A tax advisor shares tips for reducing the financial burden on self-employed individuals in Spain.

Feb 7 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From February 5, personal expenses can be calculated for income tax reduction 2026

Starting February 5, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) will publish January's inflation data, which will help determine the maximum allowable personal expense deductions for income tax in 2026 based on family burden.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An unbearable burden: two entities claim that the tax pressure can represent 42% of the sales of dairies

A report by dairy producers in Santa Fe highlights that tax pressure, along with falling prices, significantly reduces profitability for dairies, potentially representing 42% of their sales.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The PP calls for a turnaround in housing policy: "We have seen that intervention does not provide a response. The problem is supply"

Juan Bravo, the deputy secretary of Finance, Housing and Infrastructure of the PP, emphasizes that housing is the main problem facing Spaniards and advocates for a shift in public policies to increase supply and reduce the tax burden.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

The stunning boomerang of the package tax is a burden that hurts everyone

The two euro tax on small shipments is crippling imports, airport hubs, and logistics without contributing to revenue.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Driving will be economical, CNG will be cheaper! This big announcement was made in the budget

The Indian government announced in its latest budget that there will be no tax burden on bio-CNG mix, making it cheaper for vehicle users and contributing to cleaner air.

Feb 1 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

In which cases do you have to pay a tax if you leave your home vacant?

The article discusses the various taxes that property owners must pay when leaving their properties empty.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"Outrageous Provocation" - Vorbach on the Tax Office's Reaction

WELT editor Sebastian Vorbach criticizes the tax office's use of a 'quiet emoji' in response to the 'word of the year', calling it a significant provocation against the concept of 'Sondervermรถgen', which he equates to debts that burden future generations.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
Crime & Justice

This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's suing to end the tax

Bushra Mahnoor is suing the government in Pakistan to eliminate the tax on menstrual pads, which are classified as luxury items, highlighting the stigma and financial burden on women who struggle to afford period supplies.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The first obstacle in the State-Church agreement: the exemption from the tax burden on victims does not depend on the Government, but on Congress

The article discusses the complications in the State-Church agreement regarding tax exemptions for victims, highlighting that the decision rests with Congress rather than the Government.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Reducing Tax Burden: "Can I Deduct My Studies from Taxes?"

A 33-year-old man who studied medicine in Poland seeks to deduct his study expenses from taxes, but faces challenges in navigating the tax system.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Taxes 2026: What we will pay this year - Everything you need to know about incomes, rents, ENFIA

This article discusses the significant tax burden faced by millions of taxpayers in Greece for 2026, emphasizing the ongoing high indirect taxation and the impact of rising costs of living.

Jan 2 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Germany is at a turning point. We must restore state promises

Steffen Jรคger from the Association of Cities argues that Germany's high tax burden and unmet state promises have led to a dysfunctional government, calling for a significant policy shift.

Dec 30 โ€ข 10:14 UTC

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