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Greek Taxpayers Face Additional Tax for Insufficient Electronic Receipts

Greek taxpayers who fail to reach the required 30% threshold of electronic purchases against their annual income by the deadline face an additional 22% tax on the shortfall, with €55.5 million collected in additional taxes last year.

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UK's 60% Income Tax Trap: A Systemic Economic Issue

The UK's income tax system contains a 60% marginal tax rate triggered by the removal of personal allowances between £100,000 and £125,140, affecting 1.48 million people and hindering economic growth.

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Greece Reforms Income Tax System Due to High Burden

Greece's high income tax burden, particularly for those earning over €20,000, has prompted a government reform to adjust tax brackets and family systems, aiming to reduce what are among Europe's highest taxes.

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No Tax on Tips: Impact and Unresolved Issues

A new policy eliminates federal taxes on tips for specific occupations, potentially costing \$40 billion and affecting roughly 4 million Americans, but with some implementation details still unclear.

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UK Tax Freeze: Stealth Tax Hike Impacts Millions

The UK government's five-year freeze on income tax thresholds, implemented by Rishi Sunak and extended by Jeremy Hunt, has resulted in a significant, stealth tax increase affecting millions of taxpayers, costing some families over £100,000 and pushing middle-class earners into higher tax brackets.

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UK Pensioners Face Income Tax Despite No Other Income

Starting next year, millions of UK pensioners relying solely on the state pension may be required to pay income tax due to the pension exceeding the personal allowance threshold of £12,570 because of increased wages; this affects approximately 12.9 million individuals over 66 receiving up to £11,973...

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Resolution Foundation Urges UK Chancellor to Reshape Tax System

The Resolution Foundation, a think tank with ties to Labour, proposed a £30bn tax reform plan for the UK's autumn budget, including a 2p reduction in employee national insurance offset by an income tax increase, to raise £6bn annually while protecting workers' pay.

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France: Tax Withholding Update Impacts Married Couples

Starting September 2024, France changes individual income tax withholding to an individualized rate for couples filing jointly, potentially altering net income distribution, though the total tax remains unchanged.

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German Minister Advocates for Higher Taxes on High Earners to Offset Lower-Income Tax Burden

Lower Saxony's Finance Minister Gerald Heere proposed increasing taxes on high earners and wealthy individuals to alleviate the tax burden on low and middle-income earners, suggesting integrating the solidarity surcharge into the income tax system and supporting moderate tax increases for high-incom...

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Forbes 400 Paid Lower Effective Tax Rate Than Other U.S. Taxpayers

A new study reveals that the Forbes 400 paid an average effective tax rate of 24% from 2018-2020, compared to 30% for other U.S. taxpayers, due to lower taxes on capital gains and business income, prompting renewed debate on wealth taxes.

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French Government's Frozen Tax Brackets Result in De Facto Tax Increase

The French government's 2026 budget freezes income tax and CSG brackets, resulting in a de facto tax increase for 17.5 million households and 280,000 new taxpayers, generating an estimated €2.6 billion in revenue, despite the government's claim that it wouldn't raise taxes.

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Contrasting State Tax Policies: Cuts in Georgia and Kansas, Hikes in Maryland and Illinois

On July 1st, 2025, several states implemented significant tax policy changes, with Georgia and Kansas cutting income taxes while Maryland and Illinois enacted retroactive increases; these changes follow the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", preventing federal tax hikes for most households.

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