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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

University Funding: Free Public Education Does Not Exist

The article argues that while public university education in Argentina is often referred to as free, it is actually subsidized by tax revenues that burden all societal segments, including lower-income households.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Cincinnati may be the next city to fund reparations program with marijuana tax money

Cincinnati City Council is set to review a reparations housing program funded by marijuana tax revenues, aiming to assist low-to-moderate income families affected by discriminatory housing practices.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Expecting electricity prices to rise alongside proposed tax changes

Proposed tax changes in Iceland may lead to increased electricity prices as the country plans to remove exemptions for energy facilities from property tax.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

National Bank: Profits of โ‚ฌ1.259 billion and strong credit expansion in 2025

The National Bank of Greece announced after-tax profits of โ‚ฌ1.3 billion for 2025, driven by significant credit expansion and rising revenues from financial operations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Tax Bomb: Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg Calls for a Press Conference

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg has announced a press conference to address an updated model for property valuation which has resulted in higher tax revenues than expected, amounting to a half-billion overestimate by the government.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:23 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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Trump in tonight's State of the Union address: Foreign revenues could eventually replace income taxes

Donald Trump's State of the Union address is eagerly anticipated as it comes amidst significant domestic and international challenges for him.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Economic slowdown in 2025 compromises ICMS and worsens the scenario of tax reform

The economic slowdown projected for 2025 is expected to significantly impact ICMS revenues and complicate the fiscal scenario for states ahead of an impending tax reform in Brazil.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxes increase, stores close: small businesses feel the impact of the war and taxes in Russia

Small businesses in the Moscow area struggle with increased taxes and economic pressures as the war in Ukraine continues and essential revenues decline.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance Proposes a New Financial Equalization Model for Local Governments for Discussion

Latvia's Ministry of Finance has proposed a new financial equalization model for local governments, emphasizing the exclusion of property tax revenues from the system to enhance fiscal autonomy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Government Urged to Review Subsidies and Boost Tax Collection

Experts warn that the Botswana government needs to reassess its subsidy policies and improve tax collection to address dwindling revenues and high youth unemployment.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Renewable energies generate more than 2 billion euros per year in tax revenue for local authorities

Renewable energy sources in France generate over 2 billion euros annually for local tax revenues, which sparks both criticism and support among stakeholders.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The state budget started the year with a deficit of 3.7 billion zlotys

As of January 2026, Poland's state budget reports a deficit of 3.7 billion zlotys, reflecting a 1.4% realization of the annual budget limit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: The Fiscal Cost of the Project Halved Due to Changes Negotiated by the Government with the Provinces

The Argentine government negotiated changes to the labor reform project, halving its fiscal cost by removing a corporate tax reduction that affected provincial revenues.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

According to the new forecast, the state will collect 600 million euros less in taxes, with a significant drop in VAT

Slovakia's tax revenues are projected to be 600 million euros lower than budgeted, largely due to weaker economic growth and declining wage increases.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Primary surplus of โ‚ฌ3.51 billion in January - Tax revenues exceeded โ‚ฌ6.2 billion

Greece recorded a primary surplus of โ‚ฌ3.51 billion in January 2026, significantly surpassing the target established for that period.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Marburg Special Fund: What is Left from the BioNTech Millions

The city of Marburg has successfully invested a significant portion of its business tax revenues from the pandemic into a special fund, which is now helping to stabilize its budget.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Federal government revenues grow 8.6% in January, reports the SAT

In January 2026, federal government revenues in Mexico reached 649.08 billion pesos, a real increase of 8.6% compared to January 2025, according to the Tax Administration Service (SAT).

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of the General Prosecutor's Office / The government speaks of fighting tax fraud, while the criminal amendment has significantly relaxed rules

A recent analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that a revision of the criminal code has made tax fraud easier and resulted in lower tax revenues than anticipated by the Slovak government.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

150 billion euros per year - The Left has wealth tax calculated

The Left is seeking to reactivate the wealth tax suspended since 1997, with a study estimating it could generate annual tax revenues of 150 billion euros.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Leftist Party Presents Wealth Tax Concept: High Revenues Possible

The Left party's proposed wealth tax could generate up to 147 billion euros annually, which could significantly benefit various public services according to economist Stefan Bach.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The industry does not want a digital tax. "It may negatively affect investment decisions"

Industry leaders express concerns that a proposed 3% digital tax on revenues could deter investment due to ambiguous interpretations regarding services already taxed in other countries.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Telenor earned 8.6 billion kroner before tax in the fourth quarter

Telenor reported a pre-tax profit of 8.6 billion kroner for the fourth quarter, with service revenues of 19.8 billion kroner and an adjusted operating profit.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera first edition this Thursday, 05/02/2026

The news program discusses various topics including the increase in server salaries, changes to ENEM writing correction rules, record tax revenues in Brazil, President Lula's meeting with Vorcaro, and divisions among STF ministers regarding the Code of Ethics.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Tax Collection Disappointed / Higher Rates Do Not Guarantee That the State Will Collect More Money. Last Year's Result Was Also Demonstrated

Despite increased tax revenues exceeding 20 billion euros, there is disappointment regarding the effectiveness of tax collection measures in the previous year.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Tax Collection Disappointed / Higher Rates Do Not Guarantee More State Revenue. This Was Also Shown by Last Yearโ€™s Results

Despite a reported increase in tax revenues exceeding 20 billion euros, concerns remain regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of tax collection in the previous year.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax revenues fell 7.4% in January

Tax revenues in January dropped by 7.4%, impacted by a significant decrease in export rights and a decline in VAT receipts.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Airbnb: The more they restrict it, the more it records profits โ€“ Ladadika and the White Tower

Despite stricter regulations, Airbnb's revenues continue to show resilience, with tax income from short-term rentals increasing significantly in recent years.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China pushes to shore up government finances with tax rises on several sectors

China has implemented tax increases in various sectors to bolster government finances following a significant drop in fiscal revenues amid economic challenges.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Inflation: The Surge of Tax Revenues and the Empty Pockets of Taxpayers

The significant inflation affecting Greece is being leveraged by the Mitsotakis government to increase tax revenues, which reached a record 72 billion euros in 2025, largely driven by unfair indirect taxes impacting citizens' finances.

Jan 16 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Billion-Mark in Tax Revenue Surpassed โ€“ Federal Government Still Posts a Deficit of 107 Billion

Germany has surpassed a trillion in tax revenues for the first time, yet the federal government reports a deficit due to rising social contributions impacting households and businesses economically.

Jan 15 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Budget objections for 2025 have been fulfilled, higher tax revenues helped, said the chairman of the budget council Hampl

Chairman of the budget council, Hampl, stated that objections to the 2025 budget have been addressed due to improved tax revenues.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Budget: Primary surplus of 8 billion euros in 2025 โ€“ Tax revenues at 71.97 billion

Greece's primary surplus for 2025 reached 8 billion euros, exceeding projections, while tax revenues totalled 71.97 billion euros, with expenses significantly below forecasts.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Tax Evasion: Digital Tools Brought an Additional 2.5 Billion Euros to State Funds

In 2025, the implementation of digital tools led to an additional 2.5 billion euros in tax revenues, totaling 74.2 billion euros for the year.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tax book of revenues and expenses - what has changed

The article discusses recent changes to the tax regulations regarding the bookkeeping of revenues and expenses in Poland.

Jan 12 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Digital 'Big Brother' of the tax office: AADE deploys AI and social media for tax evasion

In 2026, the AADE will enhance its digital audits by implementing six new digital tools, utilizing AI predictive models to combat tax evasion and aiming to conduct 72,800 audits and collect an additional โ‚ฌ2.5 billion in revenues.

Jan 11 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Doctors and Politicians Call for Higher Alcohol Tax โ€“ Revenues to Strengthen Health System

Doctors and politicians are advocating for higher alcohol taxes to decrease consumption and healthcare costs, with revenues earmarked for the health system.

Jan 10 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

A Rain of Audits from the Tax Office in 2026: Over 72,800 Investigations by AADE, Who is in the Crosshairs

In 2026, the Greek tax authority (AADE) will conduct over 72,800 audits, focusing on cases from 2022 to 2025, with a goal of raising tax revenues of about โ‚ฌ2.5 billion.

Jan 5 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Justice: Politicians, high officials, and super wealthy must make financial sacrifices

The German state is collecting record tax revenues but is still amassing an unprecedented debt pile, leading to debates about reallocating funds meant for infrastructure improvements to cover planned expenditures.

Jan 2 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

District budget Erding: High new debts despite record revenues

The Erding district council passed a record budget of 315 million euros, but rising municipal tax revenues mean the district will receive 5.3 million euros less in key allocations, leading to increased local taxes and new debts despite record income.

Jan 1 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Budget: Primary surplus of 12.7 billion in the 11-month period - Which taxes built it

The Greek state budget recorded a primary surplus of 12.7 billion euros for the January-November 2025 period, with net revenues of 68.8 billion euros exceeding targets primarily due to VAT and income tax.

Dec 29 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

State Budget: Primary Surplus of โ‚ฌ12.7 Billion in the Eleven Months of the Year, Tax Revenues โ‚ฌ2.3 Billion Above Target

Greece's state budget reports a primary surplus of โ‚ฌ12.7 billion for the January-November 2025 period, with tax revenues exceeding targets by โ‚ฌ2.3 billion due to higher VAT and income tax collections.

Dec 29 โ€ข 10:27 UTC

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