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๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The boom of online betting is attracting the envy of African states

The rise of online betting in Africa, particularly sports betting, is drawing interest from governments seeking to regulate and tax the lucrative market.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:04 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‡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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Increased controls, tax on small packages, investigation by the European Commission... Shein faces challenges to relaunch in France

Shein struggles to regain its footing in France amidst increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges concerning its marketplace.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Adjusting regulations for the transfer of the Lottery and Gambling Supervision Inspection to the State Revenue Service

The Latvian government is transferring the oversight of the lottery and gambling sectors to the State Revenue Service to enhance efficiency in tax and financial regulation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Simplified Income Regime: the most frequently asked questions about how to deposit dollars that are 'under the mattress'

The Argentine government has introduced a simplified income tax regime aimed at encouraging citizens to deposit previously unreported dollars into the formal financial system.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prizes paid for bets are subject to Income Tax; see rules and how to split the amounts

Winnings from fixed-odds betting and fantasy sports are taxable in Brazil, and excess amounts over R$ 28,467.20 are subject to a 15% tax.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ministries are making a law that changes nothing in Estonia

Estonian ministries are drafting two new laws affecting platform workers, but significant changes seem unlikely as companies may circumvent potential requirements.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tax reform exempts sanitary products and reduces tax on IUDs, but lack of regulation is concerning

Brazil's tax reform provides full tax exemption on menstrual health products and a 60% tax reduction on IUDs, but regulatory concerns remain.

Mar 8 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The government proposes to improve the draft law on labeling electronic cigarette liquid with banderoles

The Lithuanian government aims to enhance a law concerning the labeling of electronic cigarette liquids with tax banderoles, proposing the State Tax Inspectorate to oversee the labeling process.

Mar 8 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Search for a dialogue between government and business: less regulation, more cooperation

The president of the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce emphasized the importance of business participation in economic policy and collaboration with the government.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Tax Authority Strikes a Popular Hobby โ€“ Now It is Wondered Why Ice Swimming is Not Considered Sport, but Darts, Billiards, and Bowling Are

A tax regulation change in Finland has upset entrepreneurs in the ice swimming and sauna business, as they now face a higher VAT rate compared to other sports activities.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ลฝ. Vaiฤiลซnas spoke about the new tax: says it wonโ€™t have significant negative impacts

Lithuanian Energy Minister ลฝ. Vaiฤiลซnas reassured that a proposed new tax on electricity from self-generating consumers will have minimal impact.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

OVERVIEW: What are the news in the tax return for the year 2025

The article discusses updates and changes in tax returns for the year 2025 in Czechia.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon targets non-resident homeowners, foreseeing stricter tax and financial regulations

President Yoon Jae-myung expressed intentions to create conditions favoring sales over retention for investors and speculators owning one home for non-residential purposes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Tax on small packages, price of cigarette packs, closure of PEL... What changes on March 1, 2026

New financial measures and regulatory changes will come into effect in France on March 1, 2026, impacting consumers with a new tax on small packages and changes in cigarette pricing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Changes in the OC of tax advisors will also affect clients? New rates after more than 20 years

Proposed changes to the minimum guarantee sum for tax advisors' liability insurance could significantly impact clients, with new rates anticipated after over two decades.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sรฃo Paulo Agency Defines Return of R$ 2 Billion for Gas Bills

The Sรฃo Paulo Regulatory Agency (Arsesp) announced the return of approximately R$ 2 billion to consumers in Sรฃo Paulo through reduced gas bills, stemming from judicial tax credits obtained by gas distribution companies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Dividend Special Caseโ€™ Companies Must Announce Plans to Enhance Corporate Value After Dividend Resolutions

Companies benefiting from special tax treatment for dividend income must publicly announce their plans to enhance corporate value within a specific timeframe following their annual shareholder meetings.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Revenue excludes non-profit associations from fiscal benefit cuts

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has issued a regulation exempting non-profit associations from the linear reduction of fiscal benefits outlined in the Complementary Law No. 224.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Gรผnther's New Approach: Sugar is not an Enemy of Democracy

The article discusses the CDU's (Christian Democratic Union) stance on the proposed tax on sugar, emphasizing a focus on freedom and personal responsibility over regulation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Disappearance of Old Cars from Circulation Has Changed

The regulation changes regarding vehicle taxes and registration fees have altered the way older cars are removed from circulation in Estonia.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lagos enforces 5% tax on gaming winnings

The Lagos State Government has implemented a 5% tax on gambling winnings from licensed operators, effective immediately.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollars from the Mattress: The Government Opens the Door to Brokerage Firms and Crypto Platforms

The Argentine government has authorized brokerage firms and crypto asset service providers to accept previously informal dollars, stocks, bonds, and tokens under a simplified tax regime.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Homeowners received illegal extra tax of 100,000, but no tax employees were puzzled

Homeowners in Gentofte were mistakenly charged nearly 200,000 in extra property tax despite longstanding ownership and no changes to their properties.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Banks, credit card companies, insurers, and prepaid medical services must start issuing electronic invoices

A new regulation mandates banks, credit card issuers, insurers, prepaid medical services, and schools in Argentina to begin issuing electronic invoices from July 2026.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

SRS: Submitting the income declaration may not lead to overpayment of personal income tax for some residents

The Latvian State Revenue Service has stated that some residents may not see an overpayment of personal income tax when filing their income declarations due to changes in tax regulation rather than errors in their declarations or the electronic filing system.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another carrot to get dollars out of the mattress: the interest generated will not pay taxes

A new regulation in Argentina exempts interest on foreign currency deposits from income tax, encouraging citizens to formalize their dollar holdings.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Record Number of New Companies Registered in Lithuania in January

Lithuania experienced a record number of new company registrations in January, showing a 45% increase compared to the previous year, influenced by new tax regulations and growing entrepreneurship.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Riigikogu passed a law on taxing remote gambling again

The Riigikogu has approved changes to the gambling tax law to rectify issues in the regulation of remote gambling.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Same car, even bigger car tax - how did this happen?

An Estonian reader reports an unusual case where they are required to pay a significantly higher car tax this year for the same vehicle compared to last year.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollars from the Mattress: Questions and Answers about the Regulation of the Tax Innocence Law

The Argentine government has implemented regulations for the Tax Innocence Law, allowing individuals to simplify their income tax declarations in exchange for certain compliance benefits.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Publication of the Regulation of the Tax Innocence Law; Javier Milei does not travel to the U.S. tomorrow.

The Argentine government has published regulations for the Tax Innocence Law, significantly impacting the relationship between the state and taxpayers, while President Javier Milei cancels a planned trip to the U.S.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Invoice issued outside KSeF โ€“ what about the right to deduct VAT

The article discusses the implications of issuing an invoice outside the KSeF system and its impact on VAT deduction rights.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Foreigners wishing to purchase real estate must report residency status and overseas funding details

The South Korean government has amended the 'Real Estate Transaction Reporting Law' to require foreigners to report their residency status and funding sources when purchasing domestic real estate, effective February 10.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Are hybrid cars losing their green plates? These models lose benefits in verification and ownership tax

Hybrid vehicles in Mexico City will face new verification and tax policies that reduce their green plate benefits starting in 2026.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

More than 40 large companies submit sensitive information about their tax activities to the Treasury

The Tax Agency has released the list of companies that submitted their tax transparency reports last year, marking the highest number recorded to date.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Everything You Need to Know About the New Mileage Tax

Car owners must consider the new mileage tax effective January 1, 2026, which requires all vehicle owners to report mileage annually or biannually depending on the vehicle type.

Jan 2 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU's new carbon border tax goes into force

The European Union's new carbon border tax, aimed at regulating industrial imports based on their carbon emissions, officially took effect on January 1st after a two-year transition period.

Jan 1 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The Government gives SMEs a month to revoke their decision to share their invoices with the Treasury

The government has granted small and medium enterprises a month to reconsider their decision to share invoices with the Treasury following a postponement of the obligation to report such information.

Dec 29 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Livret A, LDDS, PEA... Automatic anti-duplicate controls postponed to 2027

The implementation of automatic interbank controls to check for multiple tax-exempt savings accounts has been postponed to 2027 due to complex technical development requirements, according to the government.

Dec 27 โ€ข 12:44 UTC

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