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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Inheritance Tax Causes Big Problems: Ari Cut Down Forests, Sami Took on Debt – 'Really Frustrating'

Inheritance tax is causing significant financial difficulties for many Finns who must pay it quickly, even when the inherited assets are not easily liquidated.

Mar 21 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Cabinet ministers look at blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes

Cabinet ministers are reviewing a Labour Growth Group report proposing significant tax cuts and reforms in response to the cost of living crisis, amidst potential leadership challenges for Sir Keir Starmer.

Mar 20 • 16:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Dear fuels, only 60% of distributors have cut prices

In Italy, only 60% of fuel distributors have reduced their prices in accordance with the government's tax cuts, while 40% have not complied, with a notable portion even increasing their prices.

Mar 20 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman trapped in Cyprus and cut off by DWP now being prosecuted over council tax

An 84-year-old woman stranded in Cyprus after falling ill is facing prosecution for unpaid council tax after her pension was stopped by the DWP.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fuel, the excise cut has come into effect. Controls at the pump. Alarm over gas from Qatar

The Italian government has implemented a decree to cut fuel excise taxes in response to rising costs for families and businesses.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Carollo: "It’s only a temporary measure, a 7 billion effort was needed"

Energy expert Salvatore Carollo criticizes the Italian government's recent decision to cut fuel excise taxes, calling it a temporary measure that does not address the underlying causes of rising energy costs.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Surge in gas and oil prices: 'the scenario of a tax cut is not being considered at this time,' says the government

The French government has ruled out tax cuts despite a surge in gas and oil prices following attacks on energy infrastructure.

Mar 19 • 08:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Amendola: “Spot measure, a typical TV sales pitch for an election campaign”

Enzo Amendola criticizes the government's temporary fuel tax cut, characterizing it as inadequate and merely a campaign tactic.

Mar 18 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Excise and price increases, how the fuel bonus may change

The Italian government is considering targeted interventions to alleviate the high prices of fuel for vulnerable families and businesses rather than implementing a generalized tax cut.

Mar 17 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis shares 'top' ISA rates as April deadline approaches

Financial expert Martin Lewis highlights the best cash and fixed ISA rates available before the April cut-off date for tax-free savings in the UK.

Mar 16 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: Orpo's government tax offers spring up like Aki Palsanmäki's auctions

The Finnish government led by Petteri Orpo is changing its tax policies ahead of elections, proposing a replacement of a planned corporate tax cut with the abolition of inheritance and gift taxes.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

FrP's National Party Meeting: Wants to Cut Taxes and Strengthen Defense

During the national party meeting, FrP leader Sylvi Listhaug criticizes the government for inadequate defense spending and proposes tax cuts to alleviate financial burdens on citizens and businesses.

Mar 14 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: The National Coalition wants to abolish inheritance tax - This is how it would be financed

The National Coalition Party in Finland is pushing to abolish inheritance tax, proposing to finance this change by reversing a planned corporate tax cut.

Mar 13 • 18:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Collision at Czarnek's Conference. PiS Candidate Strikes at Journalist

Przemysław Czarnek, the official PiS candidate for Prime Minister, proposes a temporary VAT cut and tax reduction on fuel amidst criticism of opposition leader Donald Tusk at a press conference, which led to a confrontation with a journalist.

Mar 9 • 15:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Greens' Tynkkynen praises PS Youth: "On a patriotic matter"

Greens' Oras Tynkkynen supports the demands of the Perussuomalainen Youth to cancel the planned community tax cut by the government.

Mar 4 • 06:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cut red tape, tax to fix middling investment, business lobbies say

Business lobbies in Australia are urging the government to cut taxes and reduce regulatory burdens to improve the country's investment attractiveness, as a new report ranks Australia 21st among 42 countries for investment competitiveness.

Mar 2 • 18:52 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks | Greg Jericho

The article discusses the impending reforms to Australia's capital gains tax (CGT) while critiquing conservative efforts to tether these reforms to tax cuts benefiting the wealthy.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car tax cut big update for vehicles built in 19-year period as Treasury responds

The UK Treasury has responded to calls for a tax reduction on cars aged 20-39 years, amid concerns that high road tax is causing these vehicles to be scrapped.

Feb 23 • 21:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Richer paychecks with the Irpef cut

In March, Italian pensioners will see an increase in their paychecks due to a combination of measures from the Budget Law, including cuts to the Irpef tax, annual revaluation, and social benefits increases.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: One tax cut could boost housing sales – the government refuses to accept it

The Finnish real estate market has stagnated for years, with sales declining and long waiting times for transactions, prompting discussions about removing the transfer tax to revitalize the sector.

Feb 22 • 19:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How to talk Babiš out of his expensive and unnecessary tax cuts

The article discusses the challenges of communicating with Czech Prime Minister Babiš about the implications of his tax cut policies.

Feb 22 • 14:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Question Marks Over Consumption Tax Cut as Prime Minister's Main Focus is 'Tax Credit with Benefits'

The new cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to explore a temporary consumption tax cut, but the Prime Minister emphasizes that it is merely a stopgap measure with a larger aim of introducing a system of tax credit with benefits for low and middle-income earners.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ifo Chief Fuest: "Those who want to lower taxes must cut spending"

Ifo President Clemens Fuest argues that tax cuts are not feasible without corresponding reductions in government spending, as highlighted in his recent interview regarding the potential lowering of income tax in Germany.

Feb 17 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ifo Chief Fuest: 'Anyone who wants to lower taxes must cut spending'

Ifo president Clemens Fuest argues that lowering income taxes without reducing government spending is unfeasible, warning of potential repercussions including a tax increase to cover costs.

Feb 17 • 14:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The opposition made it clear during the questioning hour - This tax decision was too much

The Finnish opposition demanded the government to reverse its decision to cut corporate tax from 20% to 18% by 2027 during a questioning session.

Feb 12 • 17:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Extension of Fuel Tax Cut Until End of April: Gasoline Prices Reduced by 57 Won per Liter Continues

The South Korean government has extended the temporary reduction in fuel taxes until the end of April, continuing a gasoline price decrease of 57 won per liter.

Feb 12 • 07:02 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

House GOP moves to block DC from stopping Trump tax cuts for tipped, overtime workers

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at preventing Washington, D.C. from blocking certain provisions of President Trump's tax law that would cut taxes for tipped and overtime workers.

Feb 4 • 21:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

LDP Candidates Shift Toward Consumption Tax Cut, Support Surges to Over 63%, Asahi-Tokyo University Survey

A recent survey found that 63% of LDP candidates support a shift towards reducing consumption tax, a significant increase from 26% last year, while opposition has dwindled to 10% as parties adjust their policies ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Feb 3 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners

The SNP government in Scotland has announced a modest tax cut for the lowest earners ahead of the Holyrood elections, raising income tax thresholds and increasing spending by using reserves and borrowing.

Jan 13 • 19:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Photo: Customs officers and police in Zagreb seized 28 kilograms of tobacco and 10,800 cigarettes

Customs officials and police in Zagreb conducted a joint operation to prevent illegal tobacco trade, seizing 28 kilograms of cut tobacco and 10,800 cigarettes without tax stamps.

Jan 13 • 08:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Company News Filter: The Government Wants Back Money from the Slayády, but Seller Laca Likely Won't Lose Anything

The Slovak government is struggling with public finance consolidation while failing to effectively cut deficits and lower tax revenue, despite a paradoxical rise in domestic arms exports.

Jan 12 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

How salaries are changing

The 2026 Budget Law introduces significant salary changes, including a cut in the second income tax rate, bonuses for contracts and productivity premiums, and expanded fringe benefits, potentially boosting some workers' incomes by up to a thousand euros per month, alongside record fiscal reimbursements in 2025.

Jan 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Germany's Economic Crisis: Economic Advisor Against Faster Tax Cuts for Companies

Economic advisor Achim Truger warns the German government against accelerating the corporate tax cuts planned for 2028, countering calls from some, including Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder, to implement quicker reductions and cut holidays to stimulate the economy.

Dec 31 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the cut of the income tax to the tacit approval of the Severance Pay. All the measures of the labor maneuver

The article discusses the debate surrounding the 22 billion euro budget maneuver in Italy, highlighting tensions among coalition partners and key measures affecting workers, including a reduction in income tax (Irpef).

Dec 30 • 10:50 UTC

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