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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Restaurateurs Excluded from VAT Reduction: 'Unfair Playing Field'

Prominent restaurateurs in Stockholm express frustration over being excluded from recent tax reductions, citing severe industry challenges post-pandemic.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Car tax, here are those who are entitled to exemption: what are the necessary requirements

The article discusses the exemptions available for car tax (bollo auto) in Italy, highlighting various circumstances under which vehicle owners may be exempt or eligible for reductions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

How much will drivers save? The Government estimates 16 euros less for the gasoline tank

The Spanish Government estimates that drivers will save an average of 16 euros per fuel tank due to new tax reductions on gasoline and diesel.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:45 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‡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‡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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Even halving the tax does not stop emigration from North Troms and Finnmark

A new report suggests that even significant tax reductions are insufficient to prevent ongoing emigration from North Troms and Finnmark, indicating that deeper systemic issues must be addressed to make the region more attractive.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Automakers That Surprised With a Price Drop: Some Can Be Found for Up to $38,000 Less

Automakers in Argentina have initiated significant price reductions on new vehicles following the removal of internal taxes.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Thursday, March 19, 2026

The article discusses rising fuel prices in Brazil, government proposals on tax reductions, international incidents, and political developments.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on TikTok from the PES Pre-Summit: The solution to the burden on citizens is not the benefits as a remedy

Nikos Androulakis, President of PASOK-KINAL, emphasizes that institutional changes, such as tax reductions, are necessary to alleviate economic burdens on citizens, rather than temporary financial aid.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Oil Summit: Discussing tax reductions, Athens subsidizes diesel

The EU leaders are convening to discuss energy crises exacerbated by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Porsche presented a new SUV, announced its upcoming launches and the arrival of a hyper-personalization program

Porsche aims to double its sales in Argentina this year following tax reductions and increased importation openness.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much money is needed to own a luxury car in Argentina

The elimination of the internal tax has led to significant price reductions in the luxury car sector in Argentina, with some models seeing decreases of nearly 30%.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito Parties Agree to Join the National Conference Together

Three political parties in Japan have agreed to participate in the National Conference to discuss food consumption tax reductions and other financial assistance measures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governors do not lower ICMS on fuels and claim that reductions 'are not usually passed on to the final consumer'

Brazilian governors have decided not to reduce the ICMS tax on fuels, citing concerns that such reductions do not benefit consumers and undermine public funding.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives are confused about Vanopslagh's drinking water message

Liberal Alliance's leader Alex Vanopslagh has shifted focus from tax reductions to environmental policies, causing confusion among conservatives.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Another car manufacturer confirmed price reductions of up to 15% on its vehicles

Peugeot has announced a reduction of prices by up to 15% on several of its car models in Argentina due to market adjustments following the elimination of a local tax.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula Government Requires Gas Stations to Display Diesel Price Reductions to Consumers

The Brazilian government has mandated that gas stations inform consumers about federal tax reductions on diesel, leading to lower prices.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schillerovรก does not want to address high fuel prices by lowering taxes. Four years ago, she advised the government to do the opposite.

Czech Finance Minister Alena Schillerovรก has stated that she will not address the issue of high fuel prices through tax reductions, contrasting her position from four years ago when she advocated for such measures.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government urges groups to contribute their proposals to mitigate the impact of the war and does not rule out tax cuts

The Spanish government is soliciting proposals from parliamentary groups to address the economic repercussions of the war in Iran and is considering tax reductions as part of its comprehensive plan.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A luxury brand applied discounts of up to $128,000 on its models

Porsche has announced significant price reductions in Argentina, reaching up to $128,000 on luxury vehicles due to the elimination of internal taxes.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Decrease in taxes, price caps, strategic reserves: political class proposals in response to rising fuel prices

French political parties are proposing measures such as tax reductions and price controls in response to soaring fuel prices linked to recent conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues update about new 24/7 service used by 100,000 people

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched an update on a new online service that assists over 100,000 users in accessing benefit verification letters to unlock savings on social tariffs and council tax reductions.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Message: Kicillof said that the agricultural sector expects definitions from the Government regarding taxes and expressed that free market has 'gone out of style' in the world

Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof emphasizes the agricultural sector's demands for tax reductions and critiques the national government's halted infrastructure projects during a recent Expoagro event.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

War in Iran, the EU implements emergency measures: bill reductions and more renewables

The EU is introducing emergency measures including tax cuts on electricity bills and increased support for renewable energy in response to the Iranian conflict and its impact on Gulf nations.

Mar 9 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Drones" ENFIA from the AADE to 7.3 million property owners

The 2026 ENFIA bill will be mailed to approximately 7.3 million property owners in Greece, requiring a total payment of 2.3 billion euros, with the first installment due by March 31.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Discounts and frozen prices: what happened with 0km cars after the tax reduction and the drop in sales

Recent tax changes in Argentina have led to significant price reductions on some new cars, while many others have opted to freeze their prices amid declining sales.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Democratic Party of Japan's Tamaki declares intention to participate in Social Security National Conference, center-right Komeito also positive

Democratic Party leader Tamaki has expressed his intention to join the Social Security National Conference to discuss tax reductions and allowances for food consumption.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Invitation for Komeito to Participate in 'National Conference' from the Ruling Party

Komeito leader Toshiko Takeya announced an invitation from the ruling party to join discussions on consumption tax reductions and tax credits at the National Conference, with considerations to be discussed with the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Centrist Reform Alliance.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From this month, the way to pay car license fees in the province of Buenos Aires changes

Starting this month, car license fees in Buenos Aires will now be paid monthly instead of in five installments, with promises of reductions for many drivers.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tax Deduction for Soldiers for the First Time in Annual Tax Declaration

A new tax deduction for businesses employing soldiers has been introduced in Poland, allowing significant income reductions based on the length of the soldier's service.

Mar 2 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Nefarious": Adorni spoke about the withholdings and reaffirmed that the Government will continue with tax reductions

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Cabinet, addressed the inauguration of a production line by Louis Dreyfus Company, emphasizing the government's commitment to reducing taxes amidst criticisms of past agricultural policies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

5% VAT on Electricity? Poland Skeptical of European Commission Proposal

Poland expresses skepticism regarding the European Commission's proposals to lower electricity costs through tax reductions and budget adjustments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A 30% Tax Has Been Introduced. Changes Are Already in Effect

Poland has implemented a new 30% tax rate on banks, expected to significantly increase state budget revenues, with gradual reductions planned for future years.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Less taxes on paychecks for contract renewals, night shifts, and holidays: the 2026 tax updates

The 2026 Italian tax overhaul introduces reductions on employee salaries under certain conditions, particularly benefiting those working night shifts and on holidays.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: New increase in the minimum wage at the end of March

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that a new increase in the minimum wage is expected at the end of March, with decisions to be made by the Cabinet during that time.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026: around 120,000 properties are exempt in Teresina; see who is entitled

Approximately 120,000 urban properties in Teresina will be exempt from the Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU) starting in 2026, with another 41,000 seeing reductions in tax rates.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:18 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Local Taxes: Paris, Marseille, Lyon... What Candidates Propose for Municipal Elections in the Biggest Cities of France

Candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in major French cities propose various plans regarding local taxes, emphasizing promises of tax freezes or reductions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Ifo Chief Fuest: "Those who want to lower taxes must cut spending"

Ifo President Clemens Fuest argues that tax cuts are not feasible without corresponding reductions in government spending, as highlighted in his recent interview regarding the potential lowering of income tax in Germany.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Reduction of ENFIA: The deadline ends today - Five things you need to know

The deadline for applications for reductions in the ENFIA property tax ends today, potentially impacting over one million property owners in Greece.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Real estate tax - in some places of Mฤrupe it doubles, while in Riga it decreases for some residents

In Mฤrupe, residents are facing a significant increase in real estate taxes, with some experiencing up to a 50% rise, while certain areas of Riga see reductions.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The form for projecting personal expenses for 2026 is now available

The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has updated the form for employees earning over $12,208 per year to project their deductions for 2026, which must be submitted to the employer this February for tax reductions based on family dependents.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax expands exemption, but effect will be felt in the 2027 declaration

Brazil's Income Tax reform allows total exemption for individuals earning up to R$ 5,000 monthly, with gradual reductions for those earning up to R$ 7,350.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Capital gains tax discount to cost Australia $250bn over next decade with retirees and high-income earners to benefit most

Australia's capital gains tax discount is projected to cost nearly $250 billion over the next decade, primarily benefiting retirees and high-income earners, amidst discussions of potential reductions to assist first home buyers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax Reduction: Provinces and Municipalities in Different Tune from the Nation

The tax chapter of the Labor Reform highlights opposing views between governors and the national government regarding corporate tax reductions and their impact on revenue sharing.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed by the SRI: The deadline to submit your personal expense projection 2026

The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) announced that from February 1, 2026, taxpayers must submit their personal expenses annex to qualify for income tax reductions for the 2025 fiscal year.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rice Prices Surge, Debate Dwindles: Experts Urge to Control Rice Prices Over Caviar Tax Cuts

The article discusses the rising prices of rice amid low debate concerning the issue, with experts suggesting that controlling rice prices would be a more effective measure than tax reductions on luxury goods like caviar.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Team Future Leader Yasuno: 'Introduce Childcare Tax Cuts, Be Cautious with Consumption Tax Cuts'

In an interview regarding the upcoming House of Representatives election, Team Future's leader, Takahiro Yasuno, discusses his proposals for childcare tax cuts while expressing caution on the implementation of consumption tax reductions.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

February: month to submit annex of personal expenses made in 2025

The Internal Revenue Service reminds employees eligible for income tax reductions to submit their personal expenses annex for the fiscal year 2025 by February, according to the last digit of their ID number or RUC.

Jan 30 โ€ข 17:33 UTC

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