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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Tax Service Apologizes for Cryptocurrency Leak Incident and Plans Preventive Measures

The National Tax Service of South Korea has apologized for a leak of cryptocurrency information related to delinquent taxpayers and announced plans for preventive measures.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Norwegian billionaire moved to Switzerland to avoid wealth tax: Now he warns Mette Frederiksen

Norwegian billionaire Jens Rugseth warns Danish leaders against increasing wealth tax, citing mass capital flight from Norway after similar measures.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unafisco requests suspension of precautionary measures against auditors and criticizes 'alarmism'

The Unafisco association has called for the lifting of precautionary measures against a tax auditor involved in a data leak case concerning the families of Brazilian Supreme Court ministers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Finnish parliamentary parties agree on spending cuts and tax increases

Finnish parliamentary parties have reached an agreement on budget cuts and tax increases, obliging future governments to adhere to these measures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government grants conditional approval for Google to export high-precision maps...must conceal military facilities

The South Korean government has granted Google conditional approval to export high-precision maps, imposing strict security measures to protect sensitive information.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Starting today, the Budget Committee will hold debates on zero consumption tax on food products and security

The Japanese Budget Committee will begin discussions on the government's budget proposal, focusing on issues like zero consumption tax on food and security measures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor not ruling out negative gearing changes

The Australian Labor government is reconsidering changes to negative gearing, indicating potential reforms to the tax break following a report suggesting new measures could be in the works.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delay Tactics with Quota Tariffs Lead to Tax Claims and Restrictions on Amounts Provided

The South Korean government will impose strict penalties on importers who deliberately delay the reporting and export of goods eligible for reduced tariffs, introducing measures to enforce timely distribution.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's State of the Union set to include desperate measures as poll ratings tank

Donald Trump plans to propose new tax cuts in his upcoming State of the Union speech amidst declining approval ratings.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The calming of housing price expectations requires prompt follow-up measures such as property taxes

The article discusses the recent decrease in consumer expectations for rising housing prices in South Korea due to government real estate policies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

President Javier Milei's recent government actions include a controversial decree expanding intelligence agency powers and a law impacting tax evasion cases.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The measures that the PP proposes to Vox: 'Rejection of climate policies that destroy jobs,' condemnation of 'all' violence, maximum tax cuts and reducing 'subsidies'

The PP outlines key proposals for collaboration with Vox, prioritizing significant tax reductions and a rejection of certain climate policies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:12 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‡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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Maรฑueco presents 1,000 measures and promises to lower taxes and improve public services

Alfonso Fernรกndez Maรฑueco, president of Castilla y Leรณn, unveils a plan consisting of 1,000 measures aimed at reducing taxes and enhancing public services ahead of elections.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Plan against fuel theft and tax evasion leaves the automotive industry in Mexico with little lubricant

Mexican government measures to combat fuel smuggling and tax evasion have led to a shortage of essential lubricants for the automotive industry, causing operational challenges for several manufacturing plants.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Why the Constitutional Council might ultimately censor the holding tax

The French Prime Minister has approached the Constitutional Council regarding the legality of measures taxing the wealthy included in the 2026 budget.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Fiscal Clarity in Rental

Tax measures to curb rising rents in Spain are seen as positive, but adjustments are causing confusion in the rental market.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Car Tax, Controls Start Across Lombardy: Here's What You Risk

Residents of Lombardy, Italy, face strict enforcement measures for unpaid car taxes, with a deadline to pay or face vehicle restrictions set for February 16th.

Feb 14 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: Reduced VAT rates on beverages โ€“ is this prohibited state aid?

The article discusses concerns over proposed reduced VAT rates on beverages in Poland and whether such measures constitute prohibited state aid favoring specific businesses.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fiscal Package 2026: More Oversight, Less Margin, and Prevention as the New Rule of the Game

Mexico's fiscal package for 2026 emphasizes increased oversight and prevention measures to enhance revenue collection without major structural reforms.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alpha Bank: Five Measures to Address the Housing Crisis โ€“ The 'Sticking Points'

Alpha Bank proposes five targeted measures to increase housing supply and tackle the housing crisis in Greece, highlighting challenges such as aging residential stock and vacant homes.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Measures for the 'capture' of rental income

The Greek government's economic team aims to significantly increase declared rental income to over 10 billion euros, which could provide substantial revenue for state coffers through new taxation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

With the end of heavy taxation avoidance measures, the rise of apartment prices in Seoul slows for the second week

The rise in Seoul's apartment prices has slowed for the second consecutive week as the government announces an end to tax deferral measures for multi-homeowners.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU in Campo Grande: City Hall releases contradictory measures to court decision

The Campo Grande City Hall announced that property tax payments must still be made, contradicting a court ruling that suspended such payments for properties with increases exceeding inflation.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

This article discusses the latest government measures under President Javier Milei, including opposition reactions and ongoing legal issues related to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last Year's Tax Revenue Increased by 1.8 Trillion Won, Exiting 'Tax Revenue Shortfall'โ€ฆImpact of the Supplemental Budget

Last year, South Korea's national tax revenue exceeded expectations by 1.8 trillion won, allowing the government to recover from a three-year tax revenue shortfall through preemptive fiscal measures.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nikkei Average Surpasses Its Highest Value with a Temporary Increase of 1400 Yen Due to High US Stock Prices and Tax Measures

The Nikkei average in the Tokyo stock market experienced a surge, momentarily exceeding 1400 yen and surpassing its previous highest value, attributed to rising US stock prices and expectations surrounding the Takai administration's economic policies.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions, in March an Irpef discount and increases arrive: how salary slips and adjustments change

New measures for pensions in Italy include a reduction in the Irpef tax rate and increased social benefits for vulnerable pensioners, effective starting March 2026.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

USA: What to do with all the billionaires in California?

The article discusses the societal debate in the USA regarding the wealth of billionaires in California, focusing on potential legislative measures to tax their fortunes.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Inevitable Property Tax Surgery, Before It's Too Late [Je Jeong-im's Beacon]

The article discusses President Lee Jae-myung's contradictory statements on property taxation and the enduring issue of speculative real estate in South Korea amid calls for more effective measures.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] President's Mention of 'One Good House' and Need for Strengthened Tax Measures

President Lee Jae-myung has indicated the need for policy measures to curb the preference for 'one good house', while also addressing the impact of multiple home ownership on the housing market.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Kenyan president announces tax relief measures to ease cost of living

Kenya's President William Ruto has introduced tax relief measures that will exempt low- and middle-income earners from income tax to help reduce the cost of living.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Restrictions on Sale of Rented Properties - How Will the Government Respond?

The government plans to end the temporary suspension of heavy taxes on multiple homeowners by May 9, while also considering additional support measures for properties where tenants cannot be evicted prior to the lease expiration.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Tax Collection Disappointed / Higher Rates Do Not Guarantee That the State Will Collect More Money. Last Year's Result Was Also Demonstrated

Despite increased tax revenues exceeding 20 billion euros, there is disappointment regarding the effectiveness of tax collection measures in the previous year.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now there are demands for the repeal of the tax change - a new proposal from within the government

Otto Andersson, recently elected as the chairman of the RKP parliamentary group, is suggesting a temporary removal of the transfer tax to stimulate the housing market, emphasizing the need for targeted tax measures during the upcoming parliamentary session.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Budget 2026: Surcharge on large companies, tax on unproductive wealth... hot topics in the Assembly this Thursday

The National Assembly is debating controversial budget measures for 2026, including a surcharge on large corporations and a tax on unproductive wealth, amidst the potential use of emergency legislative powers.

Jan 15 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Europe's Citizens Drink at the Expense of Their Health: Alcohol Getting Cheaper, Diseases Getting More Expensive

The WHO warns that Europeans lead the world in alcohol consumption and are seriously jeopardizing their health as governments fail to implement effective tax measures to reduce consumption.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sรกnchez announces a tax reduction for landlords who do not raise rents for tenants

President Pedro Sรกnchez has announced a new package of urgent measures aimed at alleviating the housing crisis, including a 100% income tax reduction for landlords who keep rent prices stable.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Sรกnchez surprises with new measures to intervene in the rental market: price limits on rooms and tax incentives for those who do not raise prices

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez has announced plans to implement a new decree aimed at regulating rental prices, which will include tax bonuses for landlords who maintain current rental rates upon contract renewal.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Pub chiefs urge Keir Starmer to radically slash tax to save Britain's boozers

The British Beer & Pub Association is urging Keir Starmer to significantly reduce taxes to help save pubs in Britain ahead of a forthcoming support package from the government.

Jan 10 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The Tax Liable Forest Will Be Thinned

The Minister of Industry has announced measures to regulate what she describes as a tax-liable rainforest, promising improvements in paid parking spaces following a meeting held this morning.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural diesel: Identification via QR and all technical details

The government's new measures for farmers include changes to the refund process of the Special Consumption Tax (EFC) on agricultural diesel, set to be implemented next November.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In Brussels, Annie Genevard tries to extract measures to calm French agricultural anger

In Brussels, Minister Annie Genevard seeks to secure stability in the French agricultural budget and suspend a tax increase on fertilizers to quell farmers' unrest.

Jan 7 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Measures for farmers: Changes in the Special Consumption Tax on agricultural diesel

The government announced a major change in the return process of the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on agricultural diesel, allowing farmers to receive the discount directly when purchasing fuel, starting from November 1, 2026.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Agricultural electricity at 7 cents for 5 years and tax-free fuel at the pump

The PASOK party proposes agricultural electricity at a maximum price of 7 cents per kilowatt-hour for five years, along with tax-free diesel at the pump and measures for energy communities to promote energy justice for the agricultural sector.

Jan 7 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Consolidation will hit employee salaries. In February, they will see how much more the state will take from them

Employees will experience reduced net salaries in February due to consolidation measures, affecting health insurance payments and child tax bonuses.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

What changes in taxes and salaries in 2026, who gains and who loses

The article discusses the changes in the tax and salary landscape in Greece set for 2026, highlighting tax relief measures and adjustments that will impact households and businesses.

Jan 2 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Battle with the housing crisis, will more affordable apartments arrive in 2026: 'A problem has been noticed in Croatia'

Croatia is facing a housing crisis alongside the rest of Europe, prompting attempts to tackle the issue through national housing policies and legislative measures, including a tax on real estate.

Jan 1 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso praises the moment in Madrid, announces new tax aids and toasts to liberty and plurality: "Each person is different. We can only be equal before the law"

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Dรญaz Ayuso, delivered her New Year's speech at the Alcalรก de Henares Fire Station, paying tribute to emergency services and recalling fallen firefighters while announcing new tax assistance measures.

Dec 31 โ€ข 21:14 UTC

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