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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

More technology, new reporting obligations: The tax office is paying closer attention

The German tax office is enhancing its technology and reporting requirements, making it easier to detect tax discrepancies, particularly for those with additional income.

Mar 22 • 19:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweł Rochowicz: In the relation between the tax office and the taxpayer, it is better to create good regulations than to flip a coin

The Polish government is proposing a legislative reform to tackle both tax fraud and the misuse of procedural tricks by tax authorities, aiming for more equitable tax regulations.

Mar 21 • 13:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Be careful how you respond to the tax office: A mistake could increase sanctions

This article highlights the importance of responding correctly to communications from the tax office in Italy, as errors can lead to increased penalties.

Mar 20 • 13:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

NIK examines the budget, CIT, and the use of KPO funds

The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) of Poland is set to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2025 budget process, focusing on various fiscal aspects including CIT tax collection and the use of KPO funds.

Mar 17 • 11:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita Karaś-Gasparska: The Guard Dog and the Influencer Cat

The article discusses the complexities of tax deductions related to pets in businesses, highlighting the difference between practical applications in specific industries and the challenges faced in office settings.

Mar 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor’s Office conducts operation against tax fraud in SP; vice of Tupi Paulista is removed

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation to investigate a tax fraud scheme involving public officials and businesses in the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests five years in prison for Kiko Matamoros and four for Makoke for hiding assets and evading debts with the Tax Agency

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office is seeking prison sentences for television personality Kiko Matamoros and his ex-wife Makoke for tax evasion.

Mar 13 • 13:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

OPay denies office closure, says NRS notice affects entire industry

OPay refutes claims of its office closures in Nigeria, stating that reports of non-compliance with tax obligations are false.

Mar 12 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Exempt from VAT Invoice in KSeF. The Tax Office No Longer Wants Bills

Poland's tax office has reversed its interpretation, stating that VAT-exempt taxpayers must send invoices to KSeF instead of issuing bills, raising concerns among taxpayers about potential impacts on their reporting.

Mar 12 • 10:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The tax office is interested in those returning to Poland. It concerns the PIT relief

The article discusses a tax relief initiative for returning Polish emigrants that allows them to earn a significant income tax-free, which has attracted interest from tax authorities.

Mar 11 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Farm creates group to shield tax reform from legal actions

The Brazilian National Treasury Attorney General's Office has established a group to identify potential legal challenges to the forthcoming consumption tax reform set to take effect in 2027.

Mar 10 • 22:25 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increase in share capital does not create income in CIT

The head of the National Tax Information Office in Poland ruled that an increase in share capital does not generate income for Corporate Income Tax (CIT).

Mar 9 • 04:40 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ERKI LÕHMUSTE: Good tax and support decisions cannot be made without real data

The article stresses the importance of reliable data for making informed tax and support decisions in Estonia, highlighting a survey that collects household spending information.

Mar 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 06:27 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 08:48 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 20:04 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 15:17 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 18:49 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 04:14 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 05:33 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 03:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita Karaś-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 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 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 São Paulo Court of Justice upheld a law increasing municipal tax rates, despite a request for suspension from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 04:09 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU ⟩ The Tax Office explains: is a home café also a business?

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

Feb 16 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

The São 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 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 05:51 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 19:59 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 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 São 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 • 21:05 UTC
🇸🇰 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 • 23:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, detained for alleged organized crime

Aquiles Álvarez, 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 • 21:47 UTC
🇸🇰 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 • 15:46 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇨 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 • 12:38 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 20:50 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 06:47 UTC

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