The tax pressure hit YPF: paid US$1700 million in earnings and ended the year in the red
YPF faced significant losses in 2025 after paying US$1700 million in taxes, leading to a substantial financial downturn from previous profits.
Increase in electronics tax and declining polls cause turmoil in the Planalto
President Lula's administration is facing internal conflicts and declining approval ratings as it grapples with a new tax on electronics and rising pressure from political opponents.
The Govern of Salvador Illa will approve the Budget project this Friday to pressure ERC, which maintains its rejection: "Less self-help messages and more national ambition"
The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, plans to approve a budget proposal despite lacking essential support from ERC, which has rejected negotiations over tax concessions.
Under Pressure on Multiple Homes... Calls for Tax Benefits to Be Given Only for Primary Residences
Experts argue that tax benefits for property owners should be strictly limited to primary residences, as the current system exacerbates inequalities in the housing market.
South Africa: Walking Back the Carbon Tax Is a Step Backwards for South Africa's Climate Gains
The South African government faces pressure to suspend the carbon tax, which critics argue would undermine climate goals and energy reform.
Automobile dealers accuse the SAT of exacerbated harassment and unjustified pressure
Automobile dealers in Mexico are accusing the tax authority of intense harassment and undue pressure in recent audits.
An unbearable burden: two entities claim that the tax pressure can represent 42% of the sales of dairies
A report by dairy producers in Santa Fe highlights that tax pressure, along with falling prices, significantly reduces profitability for dairies, potentially representing 42% of their sales.
Labor reform: changes in INDEC and the pressure from Tax on Earnings add more noise to the Government's negotiation with governors
The Argentine Government's negotiations with provincial governors are complicated by changes in INDEC and pressure regarding the Tax on Earnings, particularly given uncertainties in the Senate.
Pressure on oil companies to be cautious
Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir urges oil companies to comply with expected fuel price reductions following recent tax cuts, warning them to be careful as current fuel price decreases are not aligned with government expectations.
China targets wealthy influencers with audits, fines as fiscal pressures rise
China is intensifying audits and imposing fines on wealthy influencers and high-income earners to boost tax revenue amid increasing fiscal challenges.
Lower electricity tax for everyone - powerful CDU factions insist on Merz's promise fulfillment
Two of the most influential CDU associations are pushing to address a broken electoral promise by the Chancellor regarding the reduction of electricity tax for households, putting pressure on Merz at the party convention amid potential conflicts with the SPD.
Black-Red Coalition: The Chances for Conflict Are Good in the New Year
The SPD is increasing pressure on inheritance tax due to poor poll numbers, indicating potential conflicts with the Union on pension, debt brake, and voting rights.
Budget: tax pressure, the main threat to French companies in 2026
The 2026 budget poses a significant risk to French companies due to increased tax pressures, which could negate potential productivity gains amid a resilient economy.
Fight against tax evasion: exception for the USA in global minimum tax agreed
Amid pressure from the Trump administration, approximately 145 countries have agreed to amend the global minimum tax agreement of 2021, allowing exceptions for the United States.
The tax that reaches workers' paychecks in January: it will make your salary lower
A new tax called 'solidarity quota' will increase pressure on some workers' salaries starting in January.
An economist states clearly the reason for the high tax pressure faced by Spaniards: 'It absorbs many resources'
In a morning talk show, an economist attributed Spain's high tax pressure to significant resource absorption by the state, highlighting the country's ongoing fiscal crisis.