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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

5 discounts on basic services and VAT refund that all seniors can claim

In Ecuador, seniors over 65 years old can access various economic benefits to alleviate their financial burden, including VAT refunds and discounts on essential services.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on TikTok from the PES Pre-Summit: The solution to the burden on citizens is not the benefits as a remedy

Nikos Androulakis, President of PASOK-KINAL, emphasizes that institutional changes, such as tax reductions, are necessary to alleviate economic burdens on citizens, rather than temporary financial aid.

Mar 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Unpayable Medical Expense Policies, a Double-Edged Sword

The article discusses the significant increases in the cost of major medical expense insurance policies in Mexico, resulting in a burden on consumers.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dark Shadows of Vehicle Tax Looming Over the Vintage Machinery Shelter

The leaders of the vintage machinery shelter in Järva-Jaani, Estonia, are concerned about the financial burden of the upcoming vehicle tax for their collection of nearly 600 exhibits.

Mar 18 • 23:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: Reduction of Special Consumption Tax and VAT on Fuels for the Duration of the Crisis

PASOK advocates for a reduction in fuel taxes to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amidst rising fuel prices due to the ongoing crisis.

Mar 18 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Patent Tax

A citizen expresses outrage over a newly introduced and retroactive patent tax imposed by the municipality of Guayaquil, which she claims she has never heard of and sees as an unjust financial burden.

Mar 18 • 13:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Maraefu’ 84㎡ Property Tax Increased from 2.89 Million Won to 4.39 Million Won… Effective Tax Rate Still Low

The property tax for high-value apartments in Seoul's affluent districts is expected to rise significantly due to increasing official property prices, but the overall tax burden remains comparatively low.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The tax effort of Spaniards reaches its peak around the age of 50

The tax burden on Spaniards peaks around the age of 50, tied to higher income levels during this stage of life, according to a Fedea report.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Labour Seeks Tax Relief

The Nigeria Labour Congress demands tax relief and other measures to alleviate the financial burden on citizens following a recent fuel price increase attributed to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 16 • 04:58 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tax Declarations: The Platform Opens, What You Need to Consider

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece has opened the tax declaration platform, available until July 15, 2026, advising taxpayers to check specific codes to minimize their tax burden.

Mar 16 • 04:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SDP: Knockout against the abolition of inheritance tax – New cutting proposal from the National Coalition Party

The SDP criticizes proposals to abolish inheritance tax, arguing it would unfairly burden ordinary taxpayers while benefiting wealthier individuals.

Mar 15 • 17:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP group slams Akwa Ibom over new transport tax

A PDP advocacy group criticizes a new directive in Akwa Ibom that mandates biometric registration and a unified ticketing system for commercial transport, calling it an insensitive tax burden.

Mar 15 • 10:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

State Department cuts fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

The U.S. State Department has significantly reduced the fee for renouncing citizenship from $2,350 to $450, effective immediately.

Mar 14 • 12:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stamp Tax: the City officially announced tax relief for those financed with cards

Buenos Aires has eliminated a 1.2% stamp tax on credit card financing to ease the financial burden on users making minimum payments.

Mar 13 • 20:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

University Funding: Free Public Education Does Not Exist

The article argues that while public university education in Argentina is often referred to as free, it is actually subsidized by tax revenues that burden all societal segments, including lower-income households.

Mar 3 • 22:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Last Two Years, Tax Burden on Workers Has Increased... High-Income Earners Continue to Keep It the Same

While the overall tax burden for workers has increased in the last two years, high-income earners have seen their burden remain unchanged, influenced by greater tax relief benefits.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 15:29 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 03:10 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 10:09 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 07:31 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 04:51 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 21:59 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 21:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wall Street Journal: Low Billionaire Taxes Threaten Balance of America’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 • 12:55 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 07:29 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 02:45 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TAKE A LOOK ⟩ 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 • 05:57 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 10:40 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 16:46 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 16:02 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 04:50 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 03:04 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 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 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 09:54 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 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 • 09:35 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 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 'Sondervermögen', which he equates to debts that burden future generations.

Jan 16 • 07:26 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 17:03 UTC

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