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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

โ€˜Energy investors are like butterfliesโ€™: IEA chief warns Albanese against more taxes on gas export profits

The head of the IEA cautions the Australian government about imposing new taxes on gas export profits, stating it could deter investors during a time of soaring profits due to the global energy crisis.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: deadline starts this Monday; see changes and who needs to file

The deadline for submitting the 2026 Income Tax in Brazil starts on Monday, March 23, and runs until May 29, with significant changes in the filing process.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Star economist: Billionaires in Sweden have unreasonable privileges โ€“ a new tax is needed

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that Swedish billionaires enjoy unfair tax privileges compared to the upper middle class.

Mar 22 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Billions Flowing Abroad are Discussed in the EU as One of the Last

The article addresses the delayed resolution of financial issues concerning capital flowing from Czechia to foreign countries, highlighting ongoing discussions within the EU.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Trap of Agricultural Derivatives: The Labyrinth of Article 98 and an Unexplainable Tax Asymmetry

This article examines the inequitable tax treatment of agricultural derivatives in Argentina compared to other financial assets and calls for reform to address these disparities.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Real Estate: Countdown for the operation of the MIDA โ€“ What owners need to know

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is set to launch a digital platform that will consolidate property ownership records, requiring owners to verify and possibly correct their asset information by the end of March.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

You Read Most About the Parliamentary Debate on Serbian Rockets, Mamdan's Tax Attack...

Last week, the most-read article discussed the parliamentary debate regarding Serbian rockets, alongside commentary on socialism and tax effects in New York.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweล‚ Rochowicz: In the relation between the tax office and the taxpayer, it is better to create good regulations than to flip a coin

The Polish government is proposing a legislative reform to tackle both tax fraud and the misuse of procedural tricks by tax authorities, aiming for more equitable tax regulations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former Prime Minister: There is broad agreement that abolishing the wealth tax benefited Sweden

Former Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt stated that the abolition of the wealth tax in 2007 positively impacted Sweden's economy by preventing wealthy individuals from leaving the country for lower-tax havens.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Republic of Taxation: How Asma al-Assad Controlled Syria's Economy?

The article explores how Asma al-Assad has exerted control over Syria's economy through a secret economic office amid the ongoing conflict in the country.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

A majority of Danes want to tax the largest housing gains

A recent survey reveals a majority of Danes support taxing significant housing profits, prompting discussions on housing policy ahead of an upcoming election.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Municipalities should be allowed to raise more taxes - and from more people"

This opinion piece argues that municipalities in Sweden should be allowed to impose additional taxes on tourists and summer residents instead of facing government restrictions on tax increases.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Be careful how you respond to the tax office: A mistake could increase sanctions

This article highlights the importance of responding correctly to communications from the tax office in Italy, as errors can lead to increased penalties.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

12th Annual Forum on Taxation & Business "The Tax Map for Enterprises in 2026: What's Changing at National & International Level"

The 12th Annual Forum on Taxation & Business is set to be held in Athens on April 2, 2026, focusing on significant changes in business taxation both nationally and internationally.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Pension Payments: Beware of This Tax Trap in Retirement Provision

The article discusses the tax implications for employees who opt to withdraw their entire occupational pension savings at once, highlighting potential conflicts with tax authorities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions in April, here are those who will have to return a thousand euros to INPS (for a mistake not their own)

At least 15,000 retirees in Italy will have to return erroneous pension payments received in March due to incorrect tax deductions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Deferral of tax returns no longer saves social contributions for entrepreneurs

A recent tax law change in Slovakia indicates that delaying tax return submissions will not exempt entrepreneurs from social contributions, affecting many who rely on this extension.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Fuel Prices: 2500 Service Stations Launch a 'Transparency Operation' to Denounce the Weight of Taxes

2500 independent service stations in France are participating in a 'transparency operation' to highlight the impact of taxes on rising fuel prices amidst the Middle East crisis.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

LIVE: Discussion on "What and How to Change the State's Approach to Limiting the Shadow Economy"

A discussion involving the State Audit Office, policymakers, business organizations, and academia will focus on improving governmental strategies to effectively reduce the shadow economy in Latvia.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

What you should pay attention to when checking your annual tax return

The article discusses the yearly tax refund process in Denmark, highlighting the amounts returned and owed by citizens.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tax Returns 2026: The 6 'traps' that hide additional taxes

The Greek tax authority has notified over 1.5 million taxpayers about the pre-filled tax returns available for submission starting April 16, 2026, highlighting potential pitfalls in the process.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The representative of the National Coalition Party demands a tax reduction for high-income earners

A Finnish MP proposes reducing marginal tax rates to boost overall tax revenue, citing a recent study by Etla.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Organizers of remote gambling have paid 1.4 million in donations

The organizers of remote gambling in Estonia have donated over 1.4 million euros to the Ministry of Finance, navigating tax obligations due to legal loopholes.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The lifestyle in a secret neighborhood of New York: 'It's an anomaly'

A small neighborhood in New York is said to have a high standard of living while benefitting from significantly lower municipal property taxes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 from Thursday, March 19, 2026

The article reports on rising fuel prices in Brazil and governmental actions related to taxation and enforcement against the backdrop of international events.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

States should reject government proposal to reduce ICMS on fuels; Treasury says it is willing to negotiate

Brazilian governors are currently inclined to reject the federal government's proposal to eliminate the ICMS tax on diesel fuel imports, arguing it could negatively impact public finances.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

California Billionaires Are Rebellion Against Planned Tax for Billionaires

California billionaires are opposing a proposed tax for the very rich.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Stavros Papastavrou: SYRIZA holds the Greek record for taxation

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou criticized SYRIZA in the Greek Parliament, emphasizing the party's record on taxation amidst ongoing discussions of a legislative act.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:56 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cosmetics may rise 25% in SP after change in ICMS regime

Changes in Sรฃo Paulo's ICMS tax regime could lead to a 25% increase in cosmetics prices, prompting concerns in various industry sectors.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Enada 2026, lawyer Agnello: "The prevailing dispute is in the tax court"

A lawyer highlights that tax disputes regarding Enada 2026 primarily center on the taxation criteria for bookmakers, which have shifted to use the real margins of activity instead of total collection volume.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tax Administration Concerned About Small Entrepreneurs' Tax Debt

The Finnish Tax Administration is worried about the substantial tax debt among small entrepreneurs, which accounted for a significant share of the total tax debt in Finland.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Gasoline Vendors: Decision for Mobilizations Ahead of Meeting with Theodorikakos

Greek gasoline vendors have announced plans for mobilizations ahead of a meeting with the Minister of Development regarding their request for regulatory changes to improve their profit margins by excluding VAT from the price cap.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Tax Agency now gives taxpayers access to their tax data to prepare their income tax return

The Spanish Tax Agency has begun offering taxpayers access to their tax data in preparation for the income tax return period starting April 8.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

If you couldn't declare taxes on March 16, here are the new deadlines given by the SRI

Ecuador's tax agency, SRI, has extended tax declaration deadlines for individuals who couldn't submit by March 16 due to system interruptions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

The Albanese government needs to stop being afraid of the gas industry before the current fuel crisis goes to waste | Greg Jericho

The article argues that the Albanese government must take advantage of the current fuel crisis resulting from the Iran war to impose fair taxes on gas companies, as failing to do so may lead to voter backlash amid rising costs.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ryszard Petru: Adam Glapiล„ski should stand before the Tribunal of State

Ryszard Petru argues that Adam Glapiล„ski should face the Tribunal of State over accusations regarding the establishment of a foundation for tax avoidance.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Jens Raavik: a car is not a luxury but a human right

Jens Raavik argues that the new vehicle registration tax in Estonia unfairly burdens citizens already facing high taxation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tax revenues grow 2.6% during the first two months

In the first two months of the year, Mexico's tax revenue increased by 2.6% annually in real terms, marking its slowest growth since 2022.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

International e-commerce democratizes access and consumer choice

The article discusses the need for consumer-centric discussions on access to international products via e-commerce platforms, while challenging misleading interpretations of public sentiment regarding tax equality between local and global retailers in Brazil.

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Outrage over the remittance tax: the charge that punishes Dominican migrants today

A new 1% tax on certain remittance transfers from the United States is causing financial distress for Dominican families reliant on these funds.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Surprising Tax Proposal from the National Coalition - The Finns Party's Bergbom Was Astounded by Kauma's Statements

Finnish politicians from the National Coalition and The Finns Party have been debating key tax decisions over social media following proposals to remove inheritance tax and reduce corporate tax.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Law of the Chronic Debtor: Fiscal Rigor and Less Breathing Room for the Good Payer

The new legislation penalizes chronic debtors while aiming to create a Taxpayer Defense Code in Brazil.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon discusses real estate tax reform as 'last resort'... Strengthening holding tax, reducing long-term holding tax benefits

President Yoon has indicated that strengthening real estate taxation could be considered a 'last resort' to stabilize the housing market.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Cigarette prices have doubled in 10 years, while the excise duty on vodka has not even increased by half โ€“ explains "Forbidden Method"

Excise tax revenues from alcohol and tobacco have risen significantly in Latvia, highlighting disparities in taxation policy between alcohol and tobacco products.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Returns: Points on the E2 That Require Great Attention

This article discusses important aspects of the E2 form for Greek tax returns that need careful consideration, particularly regarding income from rentals and short-term leases.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how Finns cheat on taxes

The Finnish Tax Administration reported that over one billion euros in errors and fraudulent activities were uncovered in 2025, doubling the findings from the previous year.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The proposal on diesel taxation by a Member of Parliament divides opinions among parties - 'Especially unusual'

A proposal to abolish the diesel use tax by MP Mia Laiho has sparked differing opinions among political parties in Finland.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The tax effort of Spaniards reaches its peak around the age of 50

The tax burden on Spaniards peaks around the age of 50, tied to higher income levels during this stage of life, according to a Fedea report.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 on Monday, March 16, 2026

A recap of important news developments in Brazil from March 16, 2026, including legal decisions, tax deadlines, and government strategies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:51 UTC

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