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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government will probably not reduce taxes for companies. Instead, it plans accelerated depreciation

The Czech government is contemplating a plan for accelerated depreciation rather than tax cuts for businesses.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fortunately, we are not Sanchez

The author criticizes Greece's government for not reducing fuel taxes despite having a high tax rate, arguing that they use European regulations as an excuse for unpopular policies.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull

Australia's government is under increasing pressure to address rising oil prices and supply issues following recommendations from the International Energy Agency.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Greve: Sugar Tax

The article discusses the sugar tax as presented by cartoonist Katharina Greve.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former Prime Ministers from Norway and Sweden Disagree on Danish Wealth Tax

Former Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt argues that the abolition of Swedenโ€™s wealth tax in 2007 positively impacted the economy, while former Norwegian Prime Minister points to different implications for Denmark's proposed wealth tax.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

A majority of Danes want to tax the largest housing gains

A recent survey reveals a majority of Danes support taxing significant housing profits, prompting discussions on housing policy ahead of an upcoming election.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Window for new regulation only for old debts โ€“ Payment plan in 4 years

The Greek government is considering a new model for restructuring old tax debts as part of measures to increase revenue amid the crisis in the Middle East.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oil refining with tax incentives in the Free Trade Zone of Manaus could lower fuel prices, evaluates senator

Senator Eduardo Braga believes that a new federal policy allowing oil refining in Manaus's Free Trade Zone, backed by tax incentives, could lead to lower gasoline prices in the region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why the exemption for fuel disappears before reaching the pumps

The Brazilian government's decision to eliminate taxes on diesel did not lead to immediate price reductions at gas stations due to the complexities of the supply chain.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Iran War: What Helps Against High Energy Prices?

The article discusses the rising prices of oil, gas, and electricity due to the Iran War, and evaluates the German government's response to this crisis.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Excess profits?: The liberal voice is missing

A Bundestag debate reveals a lack of liberal commentary on the proposed excess profit tax related to fuel prices, with CDU lawmaker Klaus Wiener questioning the concept entirely.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Income Tax Rules, 2026: Benefits for Medical Loans and Corporate Gift Coupons, Significant Changes in Income Tax Regulations from April 1

India will implement new income tax rules starting April 1, 2026, replacing the outdated regulations from 1961.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

From โ€˜jump on a busโ€™ to tax crackdowns: Blue states chase wealthy residents fleeing to red havens

Blue states are increasing tax pressures to retain wealthy residents who are moving to states with lower taxes, sparking debates about economic policies and governance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Spain to spend 5 billion euros to ease Middle East war fallout โ€“ PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled a 5 billion euro emergency package to mitigate the economic fallout from the Middle East war, focusing on tax reductions and subsidies.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Spain allocates billions to mitigate the effects of the war

Spain has announced a โ‚ฌ5 billion package to alleviate the impacts of the Iran war, featuring measures such as tax cuts on fuel and a freeze on rent increases.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Property tax without a cadastre? The Left has a new idea for taxing real estate

The Left in Poland proposes a property tax based on the value of real estate rather than area, aiming to redistribute wealth and reduce the profitability of housing investments for the richest.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spain: 80 Measures to Support Spaniards in Addressing the Consequences of the War

Spain has introduced a series of 80 measures worth 5 billion euros aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, including significant tax reductions on energy.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Dear fuels, only 60% of distributors have cut prices

In Italy, only 60% of fuel distributors have reduced their prices in accordance with the government's tax cuts, while 40% have not complied, with a notable portion even increasing their prices.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk 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 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Government's Cruise Tax: Opens for Charging 100 Kroner per Passenger

The Norwegian government proposes a new cruise tax allowing municipalities heavily affected by tourism to charge 100 kroner per passenger.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rent vs. fixed-term deposit: which investment yields more today

The article discusses the impact of recent labor reform laws in Argentina on the real estate rental market, highlighting tax exemptions for landlords.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Need for a Skip Payment policy

The article discusses the need for a Skip Payment policy during emergencies, especially highlighting past implementations during the pandemic and the current implications of war on tax and insurance obligations in Greece.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Discussion "What and How to Change the State's Approach to Reducing the Shadow Economy"

A discussion involving government audit officials, policymakers, and representatives from business organizations addresses the need for a more effective state policy to limit the shadow economy in Latvia.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Residents and companies owe millions of euros to the state: unpaid fines will be collected by the State Tax Inspectorate from July

The State Tax Inspectorate in Lithuania will change its approach to collecting unpaid fines from residents and businesses, only involving bailiffs in cases where direct collection from bank accounts fails.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of ICMS on diesel faces technical and legal problems

The proposal by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance to eliminate ICMS on imported diesel is facing significant technical and legal challenges from state governors, who are responsible for this tax.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Carollo: "Itโ€™s only a temporary measure, a 7 billion effort was needed"

Energy expert Salvatore Carollo criticizes the Italian government's recent decision to cut fuel excise taxes, calling it a temporary measure that does not address the underlying causes of rising energy costs.

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

Government evaluates increasing ethanol in gasoline and exempting biodiesel against rising oil prices

The Brazilian government is considering increasing the ethanol mix in gasoline and offering tax exemptions for biodiesel to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Mattress Dollars": What Retirees Should Consider to Join the Simplified Income Tax Regime

The Argentine government has introduced the Simplified Income Tax Regime to encourage retirees to bring their informal savings into the economy.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Envisions the 2026/27 Budget to Address Taxpayers' Challenges

The Tanzanian government aims to tackle tax challenges in the upcoming budget to facilitate a better business environment for traders and industrialists, promoting investment.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Believes that the reduction of food tax has limited effects

The article discusses the limited impact of reducing food taxes in Iceland.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Opposition and Government Clash Begins at 4 PM โ€“ Follow the Parliamentary Question Time Live

The Finnish opposition will challenge the government during parliamentary question time starting at 4 PM, with potential discussion topics including foreign policy and tax legislation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Redditometro 4.0: Here's How the Tax Authority Verifies Our Income. What You Need to Know

The new Redditometro 4.0 is a modernized tool introduced in Italy to detect tax evasion by comparing declared income with actual spending.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Actually managing companies will be held responsible for their tax debts. The government is preparing a project

The Polish government is preparing a new project that will hold actual managers of companies responsible for tax debts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Inheritance tax remains: They were disappointed

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo confirmed that the inheritance tax will not be abolished, disappointing many who had hoped for tax reforms.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government proposes to states to eliminate ICMS on diesel imports

The Brazilian federal government has proposed that states abolish the ICMS tax on diesel imports to address rising fuel prices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st edition - TO Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article covers various incidents from Brazil including a police operation in Rio, economic policy on diesel tax, and a report about the U.S. maintaining interest rates amid conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Pierakakis on Fuel Pass: "We are not there yet" โ€“ The condition for the excise tax

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierakakis announced the potential return of the Fuel Pass while highlighting the need for further observation of the ongoing crisis before implementation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: Reduction of Special Consumption Tax and VAT on Fuels for the Duration of the Crisis

PASOK advocates for a reduction in fuel taxes to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amidst rising fuel prices due to the ongoing crisis.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

What is Happening in Latvia? - On the Risks of Rising Fuel Prices and Inflation and Their Mitigation

Latvian ministers have agreed on reducing fuel excise taxes and the potential introduction of a super-profit tax on fuel traders amid rising fuel and commodity prices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

IMF team begins meetings in Kyiv: what will be discussed

A team from the IMF has initiated discussions in Kyiv with Ukrainian officials, focusing on macroeconomic policies and necessary reforms amid unpopular tax increases.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Siliล†a: fuel traders must reckon with 'impressive' excess profit tax

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliล†a indicates that the planned excess profit tax for fuel traders will be considerable, with specific percentages yet to be determined.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad meets with states on Wednesday and will again request a reduction in ICMS on diesel

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad plans to meet with state governors to propose a reduction in the ICMS tax on diesel amid rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Austria: Fuel Tax Reduced to Mitigate Impact of War in the Middle East

The Austrian government is reducing fuel taxes to alleviate the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on fuel prices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Taxes and Margins: Austria Takes More Action to Reduce Fuel Prices

Austria's government is implementing measures to reduce fuel prices by lowering mineral oil taxes and potentially freezing margins along the supply chain.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Still Low Effective Tax Rate on Ownership Tax Requires a Government Roadmap

This editorial discusses the recent significant increase in the public pricing of apartments in Seoul and the implications for ownership taxes, urging the government to develop a long-term roadmap for property tax reform.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax will have field for racial self-declaration

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has announced that the 2026 personal income tax declaration will include a field for racial self-declaration, a move aimed at collecting essential data on taxpayers' racial profiles.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

When COโ‚‚ Becomes Taxes โ€“ A New Reality for Vehicle Fleets

New European regulations are compelling companies to declare their sustainability efforts and provide precise, auditable COโ‚‚ emissions data, affecting vehicle fleet management.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Council tax calculator 2026: How much will bills rise and what band is my house?

Residents in the UK are facing a 4.99% increase in council tax bills starting April 1, 2026, with many councils citing fiscal challenges as the reason for the hike.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Economic News Filter: Not Only Prices in Stores are Rising, but also the Salaries of Fico's Ministers

In Slovakia, the debate around lowering taxes continues amid rising prices and ministerial salaries.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Heljo Pikhof: A family with three children should also be considered in terms of kindergarten fees for large families

The article discusses a proposal to reduce income tax for mothers, aiming to support families with multiple children.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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