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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government abandons increase in import tax for IT after wear and tear

The Brazilian government has decided not to proceed with an increase in the import tax on 15 IT and telecommunications items following political backlash.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'The most affected at this moment is Colombia,' says the Minister of Production about the increase of the tax to 50%

Ecuador's Minister of Production highlights that Colombia will bear the brunt of a tax increase on imports from 30% to 50% unless it enhances border control.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Increase in electronics tax and declining polls cause turmoil in the Planalto

President Lula's administration is facing internal conflicts and declining approval ratings as it grapples with a new tax on electronics and rising pressure from political opponents.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

SV and Rรธdt signal a fight against Stoltenberg's new housing tax

The Norwegian finance minister announced an increase in the threshold for what is considered an expensive home as part of a new housing tax policy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe Criticism from Kokoomus Politicians Regarding Sdp's Razmyar's Tax Increase Speeches

A Kokoomus party representative criticizes Sdp's approach to economic adjustment through tax increases, labeling it unrealistic.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Kelowna business community pushes back against provinceโ€™s proposed PST expansion

The Kelowna business community strongly opposes a proposed expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) in British Columbia that would increase operational costs for local businesses.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Transcorp reports N136bn PAT, up 44%

Transcorp, a Nigerian conglomerate, reported a 44% increase in its Profit After Tax for FY 2025, reaching N135.9 billion, alongside significant growth in revenue and total assets.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import tax will have an immediate effect of up to R$ 20 billion on revenue, says IFI

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs will generate between R$ 14 billion and R$ 20 billion in revenue starting March 1.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The land tax for a Tartu woman living in a house built by her father increased tenfold

Piret Kuusk, a pensioner in Tartu, faces a tenfold increase in land tax on her father's house.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of cargo vehicle movement is perceived at the Rumichaca bridge, at the border between Ecuador and Colombia

Ecuador will increase its security tax on imports from Colombia, leading to a significant reduction in vehicle movement at the Rumichaca border.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Many houses may well be put up for sale for 999,000 kroner

A proposed abolition of the property value tax on homes valued at one million kroner could lead to an increase in disposable income for some homeowners in Denmark.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

There may very well be many houses for sale for 999,000 kroner

If Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's election promise is realized, many owners of inexpensive houses will see a notable increase in their daily finances due to the abolition of property value tax for homes valued at 1 million kroner.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Starting March 1, Ecuador will raise the import tax on goods from Colombia from 30% to 50%

Ecuador announced an increase in the import tax on Colombian goods from 30% to 50%, citing security concerns along the border as the main reason for this decision.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Workers face 'surprise' HMRC letter with 'ยฃ641 bill'

UK workers are advised to take immediate action regarding a potential tax bill of ยฃ641 on their savings interest following new HMRC data indicating a significant increase in those affected.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

State pensioners urged to look out for 'subtle' tax change

State pensioners in the UK are advised to be vigilant about potential new tax liabilities as pension payments are set to increase in April.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad Defends Increase in Import Tax and Says Impact on Prices is a 'Lie'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad claims that raising import taxes is regulatory and won't significantly affect prices, aiming to strengthen local industries against foreign competition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad defends tax increase on imports of over a thousand products: 'protect national production'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad advocates for an increase in taxes on over a thousand imported products, including smartphones, to protect domestic production.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Catalonia increases the tourist tax for hotels and apartments, doubling in Barcelona

Catalonia's parliament has approved an increase in the tourist tax for accommodations, set to take effect on April 1, with the most significant changes for the city of Barcelona.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A 30% Tax Has Been Introduced. Changes Are Already in Effect

Poland has implemented a new 30% tax rate on banks, expected to significantly increase state budget revenues, with gradual reductions planned for future years.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Will the Sugary Drinks Tax Be Increased in the Budget Speech This Year?

Civil society groups in South Africa are advocating for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy on sugary drinks from 11% to 20% in the upcoming budget speech.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal revenue sets a record for January with R$ 325.7 billion, an increase of 3.56%

Brazil's federal revenue reached a record R$ 325.7 billion in January, marking a real increase of 3.56% compared to the same month last year.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: New increase in the minimum wage at the end of March

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that a new increase in the minimum wage is expected at the end of March, with decisions to be made by the Cabinet during that time.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Municipalities Change Property Tax Again. Companies and Owners of Cottages Will Pay More

Czech municipalities are set to increase property taxes affecting both companies and private property owners, including cottage owners.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxes increase, stores close: small businesses feel the impact of the war and taxes in Russia

Small businesses in the Moscow area struggle with increased taxes and economic pressures as the war in Ukraine continues and essential revenues decline.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Massive closure of files for evasion due to the sanction of the law of tax innocence

The implementation of the 'law of tax innocence' in Argentina has led to a significant increase in the minimum punishable amounts for tax crimes, resulting in the closure of numerous legal cases.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mamdani Faces Two Options to Pass His First Budget for New York

New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani is considering a controversial property tax increase to fund his budget amid a significant financial shortfall.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani promotes NYC where 'every family can afford a home,' rips ICE's 'cruelty' amid budget blowback

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advocates for affordable housing and criticizes ICE's actions during criticism of his proposed property tax increase.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Trump raises import tax from 10% to 15%

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an increase in the import tax from 10% to 15%, citing a Supreme Court ruling as a reason for this decision.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

New 'Global Tax' of 15% from Trump: France Seeks a 'Unified' EU Response

France is calling for a united EU response to President Trump's new global tax on imports, which is set to increase from 10% to 15%.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Seven-day deadline in ยฃ20,000 personal tax allowance change plan

A petition aims to increase the UK's personal tax allowance from ยฃ12,570 to ยฃ20,000, with only a week left to gather required signatures for a Parliamentary debate.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: US Supreme Court overturns part of Trumpโ€™s tariff increase, and Trump responds with new tax; Mendonรงa releases confidential data from the Master case to the CPI of INSS

The US Supreme Court has overturned a significant part of Trumpโ€™s tariff policies, prompting Trump to announce a new 10% surcharge.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Minas on Friday, February 20, 2026

Trump has announced a 'global tariff' of 10% following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a previous tariff increase, which significantly lowers the tax rate for Brazil.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Double increase and arrears: how pensions will change in March

March pensions for many Italian contributors are set to increase due to a double raise related to tax cuts and social allowances, along with back payments for previous months.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:22 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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Netherlands Raises Tax on Stock Market Gains

The Netherlands is set to implement a significant tax increase on stock market earnings starting January 2028, potentially deterring investors.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increase in 'tax-saving properties' leads to three consecutive weeks of slowdown in Seoul apartment prices

Seoul's apartment price growth has decelerated for three consecutive weeks as 'tax-saving properties' increase ahead of a tax reimposition for multiple homeowners in May.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The new garbage tax causes a historic 17.4% rise in waste collection costs

A new garbage tax in Spain has led to a historic 17.4% increase in waste collection costs, marking the largest annual rise on record as households are now required to pay the actual cost of waste management.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Death by 1,000 cutsโ€™: B.C. businesses criticize PST changes

British Columbia business owners are expressing concerns over impending Provincial Sales Tax (PST) changes that will increase their operational costs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Unprecedented Increase in Citizen Tax in 'Reiwa Rice Riot' - What the Mayor, a Farmer's Son, Wants to Convey

The city of Fukagawa, known for its rice production, is expecting a 12% increase in citizen tax revenue due to rising rice prices that have improved farmers' incomes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis shares HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance rule to get ยฃ1,260 boost

Martin Lewis explains how married couples can increase their tax-free Personal Allowance through HMRC's Marriage Tax Allowance.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

"Startin.LV": Startups in Latvia continue to grow and become an increasingly significant economic driver

Latvian startups are experiencing growth and contributing increasingly more to the economy, with an increase in revenue, employment, and tax contributions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Zoran Mamdani: 50 Days in the Mayoral Office of New York City

Zoran Mamdani, New York City's first socialist and Muslim mayor, is grappling with significant financial challenges early in his tenure.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

New York Mayor Warns of 9.5% Property Tax Increase

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is warning of a potential 9.5% increase in property taxes if the state's governor does not agree to raise taxes on wealthier individuals.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Mamdani threatens to raise New York property tax if wealth tax isnโ€™t passed

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed budget measures that could either raise taxes on the wealthy or result in a significant property tax increase for residents and businesses.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York in bankruptcy?: Zohran Mamdani threatens a 9.5% increase in property tax if Kathy Hochul does not cover the deficit

New York City faces a projected deficit of $5.4 billion over the next two years, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to propose a drastic 9.5% increase in property taxes as a last resort.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Hundreds March On Parliament Demanding an Increase in Alcohol Tax

Hundreds marched to Parliament in South Africa to demand an increase in alcohol taxes as a measure to curb violence in their communities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Apartment Listings in Seoul Increase by 4% During Lunar New Year Holiday... Did President Lee's 'Warning' Work?

During the Lunar New Year holiday, apartment listings in Seoul increased by nearly 4%, suggesting a surge in sales as the government reinstates capital gains tax on multiple homeowners.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Isac and Ebba maxed out when the home renovation deduction was increased - see their renovation journey

Ebba Myhrman and her partner Isac Wadsten have capitalized on a tax increase for home renovations, boosting the construction sector while undertaking their own renovation projects.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:30 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

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