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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão State Finance Department audits ICMS credits and refunds R$ 3.5 billion in MA

The Maranhão State Finance Department is auditing ICMS credits declared by companies in the state, resulting in more than R$ 3.5 billion refunds due to inconsistencies.

Feb 28 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury pays over R$ 500 million in residual tax refund; see who receives

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has initiated payments of over R$ 500 million in tax refunds to various priority and non-priority contributors.

Feb 27 • 15:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The VMI notice for those declaring their income: when to expect your money

The Lithuanian tax authority (VMI) has informed taxpayers that refunds for overpaid income tax will begin in March for those who have submitted their declarations accurately.

Feb 27 • 09:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

From March 1, residents will be able to submit income declarations to the VID; this year there may also be no tax reimbursement

Starting March 1, Latvian residents can submit their income declarations, with changes suggesting that tax reimbursements may not occur this year as in previous years.

Feb 27 • 02:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump Administration Considers 'Bed Tax' Strategy to Prevent Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration is exploring legal and administrative tactics to delay or reduce tariff refunds demanded by businesses following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated certain tariffs.

Feb 26 • 21:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Valuable Return in Personal Income Tax. Key Provision in Disability Ruling

The article discusses the impact of disability rulings on tax refunds under rehabilitation allowances in Poland.

Feb 25 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Tax and Customs Board Faces a Flood of Income Declarations

Estonia's Tax and Customs Board has received approximately 479,000 income declarations, leading to over 145 million euros in refunds and an additional 17 million euros due in income tax.

Feb 25 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Seniors with pensions up to 1000 euros will no longer need to recover tax refunds

Non-working seniors with pensions up to 1000 euros are no longer required to recover tax overpayments, including medical expenses.

Feb 25 • 06:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tax filing season is here. What you need to know to get the most money back

Canada's tax season has begun, urging filers to start preparing early to maximize refunds and navigate important deadlines.

Feb 24 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 700 taxpayers in Acre will receive residual income tax refund in February

Over 700 taxpayers in Acre, Brazil, are set to receive a total of R$ 1.7 million in tax refunds as part of the February 2026 Income Tax return process.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fill out this form on Monday – you might receive your tax refunds earlier

Monday is the last day to report 2025 income and deductions in advance using OmaVero for a quicker tax refund processing.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Tax Agency's New Service: Calculate Your Tax Refund Now

The Swedish Tax Agency has introduced a new online service for taxpayers to estimate their tax refunds ahead of the annual declaration period that begins in March.

Feb 22 • 19:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC says 'wait until this date' over pensions tax major errors

HMRC advises pensioners to wait until the end of the tax year to reclaim overpaid tax on pensions, following inquiries about tax refunds.

Feb 20 • 22:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS opens consultation for residual lot of income tax that will pay R$ 578.97 million

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has opened consultations for a residual batch of income tax refunds totaling R$ 578.97 million, with payments scheduled for February 27, 2026.

Feb 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Students and pensioners can get their taxes back, parents a higher child bonus, and 2 percent of tax

This article outlines the tax benefits for students, pensioners, and parents in Slovakia, including the potential for tax refunds and higher child bonuses.

Feb 19 • 16:58 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

How to Get Your Tax Refunds Earlier

The Finnish Tax Administration advises submitting tax information online by February 23, 2025, to expedite processing.

Feb 17 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Fake tax refunds: How to recognize trap emails

The article warns readers about fraudulent emails pretending to offer tax refunds, detailing their common characteristics and how to identify them.

Feb 17 • 04:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund: the drastic warning from the IRS about the end of paper checks that will impact millions

The IRS is transitioning to electronic payments and significantly reducing the issuance of paper checks for tax refunds starting in the 2026 tax season.

Feb 16 • 20:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Income Tax for 2025: How Long to Wait for a Refund? This Way You Will Receive Your Transfer Faster

The article discusses the deadlines and methods for submitting income tax returns for the year 2025 in Poland and how these affect the speed of tax refunds.

Feb 16 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Did you buy a coffee machine with a tax refund? It may have affected Australia’s interest rate

Australians using tax refunds to purchase consumer goods has influenced rising inflation and interest rates, prompting actions by the Reserve Bank.

Feb 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC says people are owed cash back - how to claim

HMRC reminds the public to check for potential tax refunds they may be owed due to overpayment.

Feb 14 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Scam Alert: SRI Never Sends Messages or Emails for Alleged Refunds

The Ecuadorian tax authority (SRI) warns the public about fake messages regarding refunds aimed at scamming people.

Feb 13 • 18:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Start of e-PIT is near. Can I settle before February 15? How to get a tax refund faster?

The e-PIT system will start on February 15, allowing some taxpayers to file their declarations earlier and expedite tax refunds.

Feb 13 • 13:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund for migrants in the U.S.: recent updates and IRS dates for 2026

The article discusses the recent updates on tax refunds for migrants in the U.S., including important IRS deadlines for the 2026 tax season.

Feb 11 • 16:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where is my refund? The IRS confirms payments that will arrive starting March 2 in the U.S.

The IRS has confirmed that certain tax refund payments will begin arriving on March 2, but some taxpayers may experience delays if they applied for specific credits.

Feb 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where is my IRS refund? Official deadlines and how to track the deposit if you requested tax credits

The article discusses the timelines and methods for tracking IRS refunds for tax credits during the 2026 tax season in Argentina.

Feb 8 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Haven't you been refunded the declaration yet? The reasons and what you are entitled to

The Spanish Tax Agency still owes income tax refunds to over 388,000 taxpayers for the 2024 tax declaration, and is obligated to pay delay interests in cases of correct declarations.

Feb 7 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ultrafarma received 327 million reais in undue refunds from scheme in SP government, says MP to Justice

The São Paulo Public Ministry alleges that Ultrafarma received approximately 327 million reais in improper tax refunds due to a fraud scheme involving the State Treasury.

Feb 6 • 13:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

APN received 4100 applications from first-time property owners. This is the average amount of support

The APN has received 4,138 applications for tax refunds related to the purchase or construction of first residential properties, with 2,776 applications approved so far totaling €21.4 million.

Feb 4 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SELF-EXPLANATORY ⟩ How much tax refund will someone receive this year?

The article explains the tax return process in Estonia, detailing when tax refunds will start and what deductions can be claimed.

Feb 3 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits taking pension lump sums could be owed almost £4k from HMRC

New figures indicate that many British pensioners may be eligible for nearly £4,000 in tax refunds from HMRC due to overpaid taxes on their pension lump sum withdrawals.

Jan 16 • 16:01 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Your Tax Refund Could Be Taken if You’ve Defaulted on Student Loans: What to Know

The article explains that individuals who have defaulted on student loans may face the seizure of their tax refunds as a consequence.

Jan 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Returnees Exempt from Taxes: The State Refunds Them an Average of 2700 Euros Annually

This year, Croatia welcomed back 13,000 emigrants who will be exempt from income tax for five years, potentially saving each around 14,000 euros in total.

Jan 12 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The IRPF refunds to former mutual members extend to 2026: "We are still waiting to be paid"

Refunds of IRPF for retirees from former mutuals, initially expected in 2025, have been postponed to 2026, leaving many pensioners still waiting for their payments from the tax agency.

Jan 9 • 09:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

3560 requests for tax refunds for the first property

The Agency for Legal Traffic and Real Estate Mediation has received a total of 3,560 requests for tax refunds related to the purchase or construction of first residential properties, with 2,340 approved so far, according to the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property.

Jan 7 • 18:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

APN received 3560 requests for tax refunds for the first property

The Agency for Legal Transactions and Real Estate Mediation (APN) has received a total of 3560 tax refund requests for the purchase or construction of the first residential property, with 2340 already approved valued at 17.95 million euros, according to the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property.

Jan 7 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

This unknown case where second home owners do not pay the surcharge

The article discusses how second home owners can potentially receive refunds on a residential surcharge that can increase by as much as 60%, under specific conditions.

Jan 6 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Tax Agency has already returned more than 13 billion to income taxpayers by the end of 2025

The Tax Agency has refunded 13.094 billion euros to over 15.6 million taxpayers who requested a refund during the 2024 income tax campaign, completing 97.5% of the requests by the end of 2025.

Jan 2 • 12:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

13 Thousand Expatriates Have Returned, Those Employed in May Receive Tax Refunds, Here's How Much

The Ministry of the Interior has provided the Tax Administration with the names of 13,000 Croatian citizens who returned to Croatia this year after spending at least two years abroad, with those employed benefitting from a five-year income tax exemption and potential refunds totaling around 14,000 euros.

Dec 28 • 19:12 UTC

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