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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Tax Service Apologizes for Cryptocurrency Leak Incident and Plans Preventive Measures

The National Tax Service of South Korea has apologized for a leak of cryptocurrency information related to delinquent taxpayers and announced plans for preventive measures.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC tax fine warning for one million people on March 3 - penalty of 5%

One million UK taxpayers face penalties from HMRC if they do not complete their self-assessment tax returns by March 3.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The mandatory IRS form to access the $2,200 refund in 2026 in the U.S.

The article discusses the requirement of a specific IRS form for taxpayers in the U.S. to access the $2,200 Child Tax Credit refund in 2026.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The City Apologizes: 'This is so petty on the part of the city'

The city authorities in Reykjavik apologize after abruptly terminating a contractor working on a school, raising concerns over potential liability and compensation for taxpayers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ARBA launches a system to prevent the accumulation of credits in Gross Income tax

ARBA has introduced a new system aimed at preventing taxpayers from accumulating credits in the Gross Income tax, which adjusts tax rates based on each taxpayer's fiscal profile.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC letter could land 1.4m with 'surprise' ยฃ641 bill

More than 1.4 million basic rate taxpayers in the UK are facing an average ยฃ641 tax bill on savings interest due to rising taxation, according to new HMRC data.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Farce of Fringe Benefits and the Captured Public Budget - O Assunto #1668

Brazil's Supreme Court postponed the analysis of decisions to suspend fringe benefits for public servants, which exceed constitutional salary limits and cost taxpayers billions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

2026 Alberta budget taxes criticized as โ€˜another version of equalizationโ€™

The 2026 Alberta budget has been met with criticism over its predicted deficit and increases in taxes and fees despite promises from the government to avoid tax hikes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Subsidies for Rolls-Royce might seem a bit rich, but they are inevitable

Rolls-Royce is seeking up to ยฃ200 million in subsidies from UK taxpayers to support its new engine development, despite its substantial financial reserves.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Schloss Bellevue: Taxpayers' Association warns of billion-euro renovation

The Taxpayers' Association (BdSt) criticizes the high costs associated with the renovation of Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the German President.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Can monotributistas appeal the automatic recategorization by Arca?

A new regulatory process initiated by ARCA leads to automatic recategorizations for monotributistas, raising concerns about inaccuracies and the appeals process.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Taxpayers' Association criticizes costs of Bellevue renovation

The Taxpayers' Association has criticized the costs associated with the renovation of Schloss Bellevue, amidst other political developments in Germany.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ARCA notified reclassifications of office in the monotributo: what to do to appeal these decisions

ARCA has notified taxpayers of reclassifications in their tax status due to discrepancies in declared income, leading to appeals processes amid controversy over the use of virtual wallets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Returns: Deadline for Couples Who Want to Get a 'Divorce' from the Tax Office is Ending

Married taxpayers in Greece have until March 2 to apply for separate tax declarations through the AADE electronic platform.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The makeup of Inga Ruginienฤ— - paid for by state funds, but this is not a new practice

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deadlines - Rates - Limits - March 2026

The article outlines important deadlines and obligations for taxpayers and payers in Poland regarding health insurance and income reporting for the year 2025.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scam with fake emails about Digital Certificate installation targets taxpayers in Piauรญ, warns Sefaz

Taxpayers in Piauรญ are being targeted by scammers sending fake emails requesting the installation of a Digital Certificate, according to the State Department of Finance (Sefaz).

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

This is equivalent to rewarding all those who have behaved badly over the past 20 years

The Danish government plans to allocate 15 billion kroner for coastal protection, drawing criticism from a professor who believes taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for decades of poor development in flood-prone areas.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"Politicians should throw themselves on their knees and apologize": A large sum of money benefits the rich the most

A Danish professor criticizes the government's decision to allocate 15 billion kroner for coastal protection, arguing that taxpayers should not bear the costs for wealthy individuals who profit from building in flood-prone areas.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Lottery of AADE: The results of the January draw - How to see if you won

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece announced the results of its January tax lottery, awarding a total of โ‚ฌ50,000 to one winner and various amounts to other taxpayers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Harsh allegations: Andrew had his massages paid for by taxpayers โ€“ a strict appearance criterion for the masseuse

Ex-prince Andrew allegedly charged taxpayers for his massages and travel expenses during his time as Britain's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA 2026 in MA: taxpayers have until Friday (27) to pay with a 10% discount

Taxpayers in Maranhรฃo have until this Friday to pay the 2026 IPVA with a 10% discount or opt for installment payments without a discount.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australiaโ€™s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits

Australia's fuel tax credits scheme costs taxpayers nearly $30 million a day and faces increasing demands for reform or abolition due to its negative impact on climate policy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cuts, FDA chief supports mRNA vaccines but says government should not fund research

The FDA chief, Marty Makary, expresses support for mRNA vaccines while stating that American taxpayers shouldn't bear the costs of new research.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

High-speed train ticket between Newcastle and Sydney to cost $31 for one-hour journey from 2039

Starting in 2039, Australians can expect to pay $31 for a one-hour high-speed train journey between Newcastle and Sydney, with taxpayers covering a total project cost of over $93 billion.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Tax-filing season kicks off today. Hereโ€™s what to know

Canada's tax-filing season begins today, with a strong emphasis on digital services and a new online chatbot to assist taxpayers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

Former Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massages during his tenure as the U.K.'s trade envoy, alongside extravagant spending, according to former civil servants.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Returns: When the Platform Opens, What to Watch Out For

Employers have until the 27th of this month to submit salary certifications for the annual tax return process in Greece.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Royal Family of Britain is Embarrassed! Andrew was Massaging using Taxpayers' Money

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, brother of King Charles III, faces allegations of using taxpayers' money for massages and other private expenses during foreign trips.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew had taxpayers cover his massages and other travel expenses

Former Prince Andrew reportedly had massages and various travel expenses reimbursed by taxpayers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA 2026: deadline for upfront payment with 10% discount goes until Friday (27)

Piauรญ taxpayers have until Friday, the 27th, to ensure a 10% discount on the payment of the IPVA 2026 if paid in full.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Massages at the Expense of Taxpayers. Evidence Against Andrew is Increasing

New evidence is emerging regarding inappropriate expenses related to Andrew's massages funded by taxpayers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged massages to taxpayers while trade envoy, say reports

Reports reveal that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel expenses during his time as the UK's trade envoy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: Who Must Declare? What is the Table? What is the Deadline? Clear Your Doubts

The deadline for submitting the 2026 Income Tax return in Brazil will likely begin on March 16 and end on May 29, with taxpayers advised to be ready as companies must provide income reports by the end of this month.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Minnesota Democrats should pay โ€˜reparationsโ€™ โ€“ Vance

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argues that Minnesota Democrats should repay taxpayers billions over alleged welfare fraud involving organizations run by Somali immigrants.

Feb 22 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to reorganize finances to avoid minimum tax and also fines from the IRS

Taxpayers subject to the Minimum Income Tax on dividends need to reorganize their finances to avoid unnecessary tax payments and penalties from the IRS for disguised profit distributions.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province collects 8.5 billion won from delinquent local taxes using deposit and financial transaction information

Gyeonggi Province has collected 8.5 billion won in local taxes from delinquent taxpayers by utilizing court deposit and financial transaction data.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Bureaucrats hide true price of Obama Presidential Center as taxpayers hit with infrastructure bill

An investigation reveals that taxpayers are bearing hidden costs related to the Obama Presidential Center, with no clear accounting from government agencies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Refund: Federal Revenue pays R$ 28.3 million to 12,000 people from Santa Catarina; see how to receive it

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has made R$ 28.3 million available for 12,454 taxpayers in Santa Catarina who regularized their tax situations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Palace 'won't let taxpayers foot Andrew's legal bills' and Andrew must pay own fees

King Charles has made it clear that taxpayers will not cover Prince Andrew's legal costs, as he is now under investigation following his arrest.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Companies have until February 27 to submit income tax revenue statements

Brazilian companies must provide income tax revenue statements to workers by February 27.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

On Sunday, they also profit from drivers. But taxpayers can count on discounts

In Poland's major cities, parking fees vary by day of the week, with Krakow introducing exemptions for residents on Sundays.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Relatives Affair: Sports Friends in the AfD Office - at the Expense of Taxpayers

A regional football club from Saxony-Anhalt is at the center of a controversy involving relatives of AfD politicians employed at taxpayer expense.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

MPs did not skimp on domestic flights. "All the hate poured out on me"

Polish parliamentarians have undertaken over 9,000 domestic flights costing taxpayers more than 8 million zloty, with one MP flying 144 times.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The highest income tax has been collected, but the effective tax rate is at the bottom of the OECD

Despite a record high collection of income tax from workers in South Korea, the actual burden borne by taxpayers remains at a low effective tax rate of around 6%, placing it among the lowest in OECD countries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The 5 Most Common Mistakes in e-PIT. What You Need to Watch Out For Before You Click 'Send'

The article outlines five crucial mistakes that taxpayers should avoid when filing their e-PIT tax returns in Poland.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Heavily-redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities

A recent audit revealed significant vulnerabilities in Minnesota's Medicaid program, potentially allowing fraudulent billing practices to go undetected and suggesting over $1 billion in taxpayer savings through improved oversight.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:21 UTC

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