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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government projects 3,000 houses a year with new urgent law to encourage construction and donation of housing

The Ecuadorian government plans to construct 3,000 houses annually through a new law aimed at promoting housing donation and construction.

Mar 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clinic is investigated for selling medical reports for drivers to obtain discounts on car purchases in PR

A clinic in Maringá, Paraná, is under investigation for allegedly selling medical reports to help drivers receive tax exemptions for car purchases.

Mar 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Deferral of tax returns no longer saves social contributions for entrepreneurs

A recent tax law change in Slovakia indicates that delaying tax return submissions will not exempt entrepreneurs from social contributions, affecting many who rely on this extension.

Mar 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Park Hoon, an authority in inheritance tax, co-publishes 'Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance, That's When Taxes Begin' with his student Attorney Yun Hyun-kyung.

A book co-authored by inheritance tax expert Professor Park Hoon and his former student Attorney Yun Hyun-kyung sheds light on how taxes are implicated in marriage, divorce, and inheritance amidst growing societal interest in family and wealth issues.

Mar 20 • 00:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important changes to personal income tax are now in effect: a specialist explains what to pay attention to

New changes to Lithuania's personal income tax law significantly reduce the holding period for tax exemptions on property sales, impacting homeowners and heirs.

Mar 19 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urgent law for the construction of social interest housing passes to second debate without major observations

An urgent law to promote the construction of social interest housing in Ecuador has advanced to its second legislative debate, aiming to provide tax incentives for donors.

Mar 18 • 19:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: a bill in Congress could save you $22 a month on gasoline amid rising prices

A proposed law in the U.S. Congress seeks to suspend the federal gasoline tax to alleviate financial burdens on consumers facing rising fuel prices.

Mar 18 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The tax exemption law promoted by Milei benefits Lázaro Báez, a Kirchnerist businessman imprisoned for corruption

Javier Milei's fiscal innocence law has partially exonerated the imprisoned businessman Lázaro Báez, implicated in corruption during the Kirchner era.

Mar 18 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ticket Tax: Ryanair Accuses the Federal Government of Breach of Promise

Ryanair has accused the German government of failing to keep its promise regarding a reduction in the air travel tax, stating that the new law keeps the tax significantly higher than expected.

Mar 18 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grieving widow handed criminal conviction over unpaid £35 bill on dead husband’s car

A grieving widow was convicted for failing to pay a £35 vehicle tax bill following her husband's death, despite her explanation to the court regarding her circumstances.

Mar 18 • 12:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Court rejected a recurso from Báez in a case of evasion, but in another case he benefited from the new tax innocence law

The Argentine Supreme Court rejected Lázaro Báez's appeal in a tax evasion case while he was partially exonerated in a separate case under the new tax innocence legislation.

Mar 17 • 21:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Return of ‘seohakgaemi’ induced by foreign exchange stabilization law passes overall meeting of Finance Committee... Expected to be addressed in the plenary session on the 19th

The South Korean National Assembly's Finance Committee approved a law aimed at encouraging overseas investors to return to the domestic market by offering significant tax deductions on capital gains from foreign stock sales.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Return of the Overseas Investors’ Inducing Exchange Rate Stability Laws Expected to Pass Today in the National Assembly

A new law incentivizing domestic repatriation of overseas investments by offering up to 100% capital gains tax exemption is likely to pass through South Korea's National Assembly today.

Mar 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report Ready for First Debate on Urgent Project for the Construction of Social Housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission approved a report for the first debate of an urgent law project aimed at incentivizing the construction of social housing to address the housing deficit.

Mar 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New car tax calculator: how much you will have to pay to the state

The Estonian government has implemented a new car tax law that will result in a significant increase in vehicle registration fees over the coming years, with a calculator available to show potential costs.

Mar 15 • 20:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Distribution of stock options to company executives

The distribution of stock options to company executives is a useful but complex method of reward that raises significant tax issues requiring clarification to avoid mistakes.

Mar 13 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What conditions must social interest housing meet for donation and tax benefit

The article discusses the conditions that social interest housing must comply with to qualify for donations and tax benefits under a new law in Ecuador.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Analysis of urgent law on tax incentives for donations of social interest housing begins

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission in Ecuador has begun discussing a project aimed at establishing tax incentives for donors of social interest housing, intended to address the housing deficit in the country.

Mar 11 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Pablo Toviggino asked the judge to apply the 'tax innocence' law and said he committed no crime

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, is seeking judicial dismissal of allegations of tax evasion and argues he acted within the legal framework.

Mar 11 • 20:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cellular telephony will stop paying internal taxes from April

As of April 1, cellular telephony services in Argentina will no longer be subject to internal taxes following the approval of the Labor Modernization Law.

Mar 11 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families with autistic individuals will be exempt from IPTU and garbage collection fee in Macapá

The Macapá City Council approved a law exempting families with autistic members from property tax and garbage collection fees.

Mar 11 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

OAB-RJ manages to suspend tax increase on law firms

The Brazilian Bar Association in Rio de Janeiro achieved a court order to suspend a tax increase affecting law firms under the presumed profit regime.

Mar 10 • 17:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urgent law qualified to encourage the construction of affordable housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission will analyze a proposal to amend the Internal Tax Regime Law to promote affordable housing construction and reduce the housing deficit.

Mar 10 • 16:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cryptocurrency law signed by the president. The tax office will receive new data

The Polish president has signed a law that enhances tax information exchange regulations concerning cryptocurrency under EU directives.

Mar 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The police in Ostrobothnia have completed the preliminary investigation of a decade-long financial crime case

The Ostrobothnia police department has completed a preliminary investigation into suspected financial crimes spanning from 2015 to 2024.

Mar 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rentals: after the exemption from Income Tax, a specialist analyzes whether it is convenient for the owner to be a monotributista or not

This article discusses the implications of a recent law in Argentina regarding income tax exemptions for property owners and the considerations for landlords in choosing their tax status.

Mar 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia's Association of Small and Medium Enterprises Calls on Parliament to Amend VAT Law

The Latvia's Association of Small and Medium Enterprises urges the Saeima to amend the VAT law to reduce bureaucratic burdens on small businesses.

Mar 9 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ministries are making a law that changes nothing in Estonia

Estonian ministries are drafting two new laws affecting platform workers, but significant changes seem unlikely as companies may circumvent potential requirements.

Mar 8 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government proposes to improve the draft law on labeling electronic cigarette liquid with banderoles

The Lithuanian government aims to enhance a law concerning the labeling of electronic cigarette liquids with tax banderoles, proposing the State Tax Inspectorate to oversee the labeling process.

Mar 8 • 13:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How to Save on Rent Tax, Learn About Section 24 and Business Income Rules

The article explains how income from rental properties can be categorized under Indian tax law to optimize tax liabilities for property owners.

Mar 7 • 11:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Must Decide Value Added Tax Changes

The Western Cape High Court ruled that only Parliament can make changes to the Value Added Tax rate, declaring a section of the law unconstitutional.

Mar 6 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council approves adjustments to the law that changed the IPTU value in Piracicaba; see how the voting went

The City Council of Piracicaba approved changes to the municipality's Tax Code regarding property tax values after extensive debate.

Mar 6 • 10:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Inheritance lawyer's tips: You can give a lot of assets to future generations without a tax bomb - Many unknowingly make an expensive mistake

An experienced inheritance law attorney shares advice on how to pass on money, investments, and properties to future generations with minimal taxes in Finland, while warning of common mistakes that could lead to significant costs.

Mar 6 • 08:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Taxes to be simplified within two years. We know what the proposals are

Poland's Minister Maciej Berek has initiated the second phase of tax law simplification in discussions with business organization representatives and government officials.

Mar 6 • 06:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council votes on adjustments to the law that changed the value of IPTU in Piracicaba; see what may change

The Piracicaba City Council is set to vote on a bill proposing adjustments to the municipal tax code, affecting IPTU and other taxes.

Mar 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taxpayer Defense Code or Punishment Statute?

The new Taxpayer Defense Code in Brazil raises concerns as it ostensibly aims to protect taxpayers but may instead expand punitive measures against them.

Mar 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Opposition supported plan to exempt parents with three or more children from personal income tax

The opposition party 'Latvia First' proposed amendments to the personal income tax law to exempt parents with three or more children from taxation.

Mar 5 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

EU-wide raid: Huge tax fraud - Berlin car dealership group under suspicion

A major EU-wide operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects linked to a tax fraud investigation involving a Berlin car dealership group, with an estimated tax damage of 103 million euros.

Mar 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Revenue confirms exclusion of fines in tax debts decided by quality vote

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has clarified that companies disputing fines in tax matters may exclude these fines from payments if they lost by 'quality vote' and had pending judgments as of September 20, 2023.

Mar 4 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Tax and Customs Board responded to camp organizers: we must treat all taxpayers, including camp organizers, equally according to the law

The Estonian Youth Camp Organizers Association is seeking urgent clarification from the Tax and Customs Board and the Ministry of Finance regarding VAT taxation of children's and youth camps.

Mar 4 • 09:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Lawyer Vilemsons Accused of Not Paying 46,783 Euros in VAT

Lawyer Didzis Vilemsons has been accused of failing to pay VAT amounting to 46,783 euros from his earnings until October 23, 2024.

Mar 4 • 06:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Loss of Seized Virtual Assets: Board of Audit and Inspection to Check Management by Prosecutors, Police, and National Tax Service

Due to recent incidents of lost seized virtual assets by law enforcement agencies, the Board of Audit and Inspection in South Korea is monitoring asset management practices of these institutions.

Mar 4 • 03:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tax law: VAT hits record N1tn as new sharing era begins

Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) collections reached a record N1.08 trillion in January 2026, under a new distribution formula among the Federal and state governments.

Mar 4 • 02:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

For a time, lawyer Didzis Vilemsons is suspended from office; he is accused of evading VAT payment

Lawyer Didzis Vilemsons, known for defending high-profile clients, faces accusations of tax evasion and was absent from his court appearance, raising procedural penalties from the judge.

Mar 3 • 16:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The cheaper books came too late

The cultural minister's proposed law for zero VAT on books has been postponed due to insufficient legislative support, delaying potential benefits for the publishing industry in Denmark.

Mar 3 • 15:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Less formalities in offices. Silent consents will replace some decisions

Poland's government has approved a draft law that will allow silent agreements in certain administrative procedures, simplifying processes such as tax waivers and environmental registrations.

Mar 3 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Supervielle is the first private bank to enable dollar deposits under the Tax Innocence Law and boosts its offerings with yields

Supervielle becomes the first private bank in Argentina to facilitate dollar deposits under the newly enacted Tax Innocence Law, enhancing its investment options with competitive yields.

Mar 3 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Fraudsters Have Been Cheating the State on Taxes for Several Years. Upon Capture, They Lost Expensive Cars and Houses

Several fraudsters were apprehended after cheating the state out of taxes for years, resulting in the confiscation of their luxury assets.

Mar 3 • 08:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will change the VAT law, but companies can deduct tax faster without waiting for the amendment

Poland's Finance Ministry plans to amend VAT regulations following a European Court ruling, allowing businesses to expedite tax deductions.

Mar 3 • 03:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judge denies request for breach of confidentiality and orders the return of seized goods from tax analysts in Guarulhos

A Brazilian federal judge has denied the Federal Police's request to access Federal Revenue analysts' cell phone data and ordered the immediate return of seized goods.

Mar 3 • 02:00 UTC

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