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

National Assembly Budget Office: Sugar Tax Could Drive Consumption to Alternative Sweeteners and High-Calorie Foods

Concerns have emerged that the proposed sugar tax in South Korea may lead consumers to shift towards artificial sweeteners and high-calorie foods instead of reducing sugary drink consumption.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Cash can be expensive: The State Audit Office named the danger

The State Audit Office warns that increasing cash payment limits in Lithuania could weaken financial accountability and transparency.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

After nearly seven years in the Prime Minister's Office: Mette Frederiksen needs to fulfill central parts of her plan against inequality

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is facing criticism for failing to implement key proposals aimed at reducing economic inequality, despite previously pledging to address this issue as she calls for a wealth tax.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

German Football Association: Always Trouble with the Tax Office

The German Football Association (DFB) is facing difficulties over a tax reimbursement request related to a costly trip during the 2014 World Cup.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tax Office seeks bankruptcy for nicotine pouch company - "it's a misunderstanding"

The Finnish Tax Administration has filed for bankruptcy against Snus Empire Finland, a company specializing in nicotine pouches; however, the CEO claims it is based on a misunderstanding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court Judge of TJMS Decides to Leave Office After Just Over Two Years

Judge Ary Raghiant Neto is resigning from his position at the Court of Justice of Mato Grosso do Sul for family and professional reasons.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ARCA notified reclassifications of office in the monotributo: what to do to appeal these decisions

ARCA has notified taxpayers of reclassifications in their tax status due to discrepancies in declared income, leading to appeals processes amid controversy over the use of virtual wallets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Returns: Deadline for Couples Who Want to Get a 'Divorce' from the Tax Office is Ending

Married taxpayers in Greece have until March 2 to apply for separate tax declarations through the AADE electronic platform.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A taxpayer who had their payments miscalculated by the tax office is entitled to interest

A Polish taxpayer is entitled to interest due to a miscalculation of their payments by the tax office.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Confusion Over Gambling Tax Did Not Lead to Criminal Investigation

The prosecutor's office has decided not to initiate a criminal investigation regarding individuals responsible for the non-implementation of tax obligations on online casinos following changes to the gambling tax law.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

VAT Deduction from Invoices Outside KSeF. Attention - the tax office may change its mind

This article discusses the positions of the Ministry of Finance and experts regarding VAT deductions from invoices issued outside the KSeF system.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita Karaล›-Gasparska: The tax office likes robots

The Polish government is implementing a tax relief for businesses investing in automation through robotics, applicable to expenses incurred from 2022 to 2026.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Investigation into tax fuel theft in the Navy: Who are the 34 involved sailors? This is what we know

A supposed fuel smuggling network, known as fiscal huachicol, allegedly operated within Mexico's Secretariat of the Navy involving at least 34 sailors, according to an investigation by the Attorney General's Office.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Statistics Office: 1.31 billion euros flowed into the state budget in January

In January, Estonia's state budget received 1.31 billion euros, marking a yearly decline due to a drop in corporate income tax revenue.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court denies request from the Public Prosecutor's Office and maintains the law that increases property tax and other taxes in Piracicaba

The Sรฃo Paulo Court of Justice upheld a law increasing municipal tax rates, despite a request for suspension from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

With this tip, you can get more money back from the tax office

Swedbank estimates that despite recent tax relief cuts, some individuals may receive larger tax refunds this year due to changes in income declarations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:15 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The tax office must make an effort to pursue taxpayers longer

The article discusses the need for Poland's tax authority to enhance its efforts in taxpayer enforcement, promoting a bundled subscription service that includes access to The New York Times.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The tax office is to deal with the issue of relief in the repayment of fines, even if the debt has already been collected

A ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland indicates that taxpayers can seek relief on traffic violation fines under certain circumstances, despite previous collection efforts by authorities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

KUKU โŸฉ The Tax Office explains: is a home cafรฉ also a business?

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board clarifies that income obtained through various platforms, including home cafรฉs, must be declared as business income if it is regular and intended for profit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law Increasing IPTU May Have Confiscatory Effect on the Population, Says Prosecutor's Office

The Sรฃo Paulo State Prosecutor's Office warns that the new Tax Code in Piracicaba could impose excessively high tax burdens, particularly with increased IPTU rates, adversely affecting taxpayers.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

E-Tax Office Suffers from Overload

The e-Tax Office is experiencing difficulties due to overload as income declarations for the previous year begin.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Tax Office on Your Smartphone: New Developments on the IO App to Know to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

Italy's Tax Agency is enhancing communication with taxpayers through the IO app, making it a primary channel for delivering important tax-related notifications.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Two days after Politiken's puzzled email, the polite man from the tax office called Jan and Marianne

A Danish couple, Jan and Marianne, received unexpected tax bills amounting to 101,597 kr due to a mistaken property tax assessment by the Danish Valuation Agency, which may affect thousands of others.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Two days after the puzzled email, the polite man from the tax office called Jan and Marianne

A couple received three unexpected tax bills due to a miscalculation by the Danish Valuation Authority, prompting concerns about potential widespread issues affecting many citizens.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tax Office: Individuals Earned at Least 64 Million Euros Through Platforms Last Year

Individuals in Estonia have increasingly turned to online platforms to earn income, with earnings rising from 89 million euros in 2023 to over 109 million euros projected for 2024.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

MP launches new offensive against corruption in Sefaz-SP and seizes R$ 2.4 million in dollars, reais, and bitcoins

The Sรฃo Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has seized significant amounts of currency and cryptocurrency as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption within the state's tax authority.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of Prosecutors / The Government Increased Taxes for Citizens and Businesses, but Created a Paradise for Tax Fraudsters

The Slovak government has increased taxes for its citizens and businesses while potentially facilitating an environment favorable for tax fraudsters, according to a legal analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, detained for alleged organized crime

Aquiles รlvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has been arrested along with ten others for alleged links to organized crime, including money laundering and tax fraud, according to the Attorney General's Office.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of the General Prosecutor's Office / The government speaks of fighting tax fraud, while the criminal amendment has significantly relaxed rules

A recent analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that a revision of the criminal code has made tax fraud easier and resulted in lower tax revenues than anticipated by the Slovak government.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office and ARCA requested that the dismissal of Tapia and the AFA for the improper retention of contributions be rejected

The Argentine Prosecutor's Office and the Tax Collection and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) are opposing the dismissal request made by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president, Claudio Tapia, regarding allegations of tax retention.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: These are the crimes being investigated by the Prosecutor's Office that led to the arrest of the mayor of Guayaquil

The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, has been arrested alongside his brothers and others as part of an investigation into organized crime, money laundering, and tax fraud.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who is the PIT payer from salaries - the city office or the municipality?

The article discusses the confusion surrounding who is responsible for the withholding of personal income tax (PIT) from salaries in Poland, whether it is the city office or the municipality.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The prosecutor's office and ARCA rejected closing the case for tax evasion against 'Chiqui' Tapia and the AFA

The prosecutor's office and ARCA have decided not to close the tax evasion case against AFA and its officials, stating that tax exemptions for non-profit organizations do not apply to them.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jung Won-oh: 'Not a Waste of Tax Money, I Will Run for Mayor of Seoul'

Jung Won-oh, the mayor of Seongdong-gu and a candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for Seoul mayor, has officially announced his intention to run for the office.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Senegal: the DAF, a department of the Ministry of the Interior, affected by a cyberattack

The DAF, a department under Senegal's Ministry of the Interior responsible for issuing national identity cards, has suffered a cyberattack following a previous incident affecting the tax office.

Feb 7 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tax declarations: Which 18-year-olds are summoned this year by the tax office

The countdown for tax declarations has started, with online submissions beginning on March 16, 2026, affecting thousands of individuals who turned 18 and have earned any form of income in 2025.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Against tax evasion: 2.4 million letters

The Italian government's approach to combating tax evasion is supported by simulations from the Parliamentary Budget Office, predicting significant increases in tax revenue and a decrease in the debt-to-GDP ratio by 2028.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office charges Sidney Oliveira from Ultrafarma with corruption accusation

The Sรฃo Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has formally charged businessman Sidney Oliveira, owner of the Ultrafarma chain, along with two former tax auditors, in connection with an alleged corruption scheme regarding the manipulation of ICMS tax credits.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Parental pension returns in a distorted form / People can allocate part of their tax to parents and nonprofits

The parental pension, initially established by Milan Krajniak, is not entirely abolished but significantly altered, allowing children to help their parents with pension contributions starting in 2024 if they inform the tax office.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Tax Office ready to send over 2 million letters to tax evaders

The Italian Revenue Agency is set to send out 2.4 million letters in 2026 to over 200,000 businesses and individuals identified as systematic tax evaders.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defender investigates increase in rates on customer bills with solar energy systems in RN

The Public Defender's Office of Rio Grande do Norte is investigating changes in public lighting tax and ICMS that have led to increased energy bills for consumers with solar energy generation systems.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Property tax notices are being sent out: landowners to pay more

The tax office has begun sending property tax notices to landowners, marking the first time homeowners will also need to pay, along with an increase in all other land taxes.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Daily Goods Manufacturer Executive Arrested for Tax Evasion of 120 Million Yen

Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office arrested executive Lee Kyung-hyun on charges of hiding approximately 471 million yen in income and evading about 128 million yen in corporate taxes through fictitious import transactions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Sports

Arbitrating in the Super Bowl and returning to the office: the unusual life of NFL referees

The article explores the unique part-time lives of NFL referees, who balance their officiating duties with other professions, such as tax fraud investigators, physiotherapists, and medical insurance salesmen.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Itaรบ, Santander, and Citi seal agreements to settle disputes with the government and pay R$ 2.4 billion in taxes

Itaรบ, Santander, and Citi have reached agreements with the National Treasury Attorney General's Office that resulted in the payment of approximately R$ 2.4 billion in taxes to resolve long-standing tax disputes.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The tax office cannot penalize taxpayers who self-correct their declarations. NSA ruling

The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that the tax office cannot restrict the preferential late interest rate for taxpayers who correct their own tax declarations.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Legislative shortcomings cannot paralyze the work of the tax office

The article discusses the impact of legislative shortcomings on the functioning of tax authorities and emphasizes the need for efficiency.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 'Sondervermรถgen', which he equates to debts that burden future generations.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Pascal Prache: "The National Financial Prosecutor's Office does not, in any case, have politicians in its sights"

Pascal Prache, the new prosecutor of the National Financial Prosecutor's Office, emphasizes a focus on combating tax fraud and threats to public funding.

Jan 15 โ€ข 17:00 UTC

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