Greek Tax Assessment Power Expires: Implications for Audits and VAT Deductions
Greece's tax authority lost the right to assess taxes for years up to 2018 at the end of 2024; this affects tax audits and reassessments, as shown in cases involving controlled foreign companies and VAT deductions, with the EU Court of Justice emphasizing the irrelevance of service necessity for VAT...
Greek Tax Assessment Power Expires: Implications for Audits and VAT Deductions
Greece's tax authority lost the right to assess taxes for years up to 2018 at the end of 2024; this affects tax audits and reassessments, as shown in cases involving controlled foreign companies and VAT deductions, with the EU Court of Justice emphasizing the irrelevance of service necessity for VAT...
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20% Bias Score
Widespread Opposition to Indonesia's Planned PPN Hike
Indonesia's planned 12% Value Added Tax (PPN) increase in 2025 faces widespread public opposition, prompting calls for a Presidential Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) to cancel the hike, due to concerns about its impact on the economy and the most vulnerable.
Widespread Opposition to Indonesia's Planned PPN Hike
Indonesia's planned 12% Value Added Tax (PPN) increase in 2025 faces widespread public opposition, prompting calls for a Presidential Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) to cancel the hike, due to concerns about its impact on the economy and the most vulnerable.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch 2025 Tax Changes: Key Actions for Businesses and Freelancers
New Dutch tax rules for 2025 mandate provisional tax filings by December 31, 2024, to avoid penalties; changes to VAT for digital and virtual services within the EU; and increased scrutiny of freelance arrangements.
Dutch 2025 Tax Changes: Key Actions for Businesses and Freelancers
New Dutch tax rules for 2025 mandate provisional tax filings by December 31, 2024, to avoid penalties; changes to VAT for digital and virtual services within the EU; and increased scrutiny of freelance arrangements.
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Proposes VAT Cut on Food Amid Rising Prices
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed lowering the reduced VAT rate for many foods from 7% to 5% to alleviate rising food prices, a move criticized by the opposition and economic experts for its potential ineffectiveness and distributional consequences.
Scholz Proposes VAT Cut on Food Amid Rising Prices
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed lowering the reduced VAT rate for many foods from 7% to 5% to alleviate rising food prices, a move criticized by the opposition and economic experts for its potential ineffectiveness and distributional consequences.
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32% Bias Score
EU to Standardize VAT on Online Platforms by 2030
The EU will standardize VAT for online platforms like Airbnb and Uber by 2030, potentially generating €6 billion annually in new revenue but increasing prices for consumers. Estonia initially opposed the measure, highlighting potential challenges for businesses.
EU to Standardize VAT on Online Platforms by 2030
The EU will standardize VAT for online platforms like Airbnb and Uber by 2030, potentially generating €6 billion annually in new revenue but increasing prices for consumers. Estonia initially opposed the measure, highlighting potential challenges for businesses.
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44% Bias Score
French Minister Rejects VAT Increase Proposal
France's budget minister rejects a proposal to raise VAT to lower salary contributions, sparking debate on economic policy and budget priorities.
French Minister Rejects VAT Increase Proposal
France's budget minister rejects a proposal to raise VAT to lower salary contributions, sparking debate on economic policy and budget priorities.
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40% Bias Score
UK Private School Fees Rise After VAT Policy Change
The UK government's decision to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools has resulted in increased fees for parents, and an estimated displacement of thousands of students, while generating an estimated £1.5bn for state school funding in 2025.
UK Private School Fees Rise After VAT Policy Change
The UK government's decision to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools has resulted in increased fees for parents, and an estimated displacement of thousands of students, while generating an estimated £1.5bn for state school funding in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Increases Standard VAT Rate to 18%
Israel's standard VAT rate increased to 18% on January 1, 2025, impacting businesses and consumers through changes in invoicing and pricing for goods and services, with variations based on the transaction type and the seller's annual sales.
Israel Increases Standard VAT Rate to 18%
Israel's standard VAT rate increased to 18% on January 1, 2025, impacting businesses and consumers through changes in invoicing and pricing for goods and services, with variations based on the transaction type and the seller's annual sales.
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8% Bias Score
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
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64% Bias Score
OECD Critiques Greece's Regressive Tax System, Calls for Reform
Greece's tax system, marked by a high 24% VAT on only 38% of consumption and a top income tax bracket affecting only 4% of taxpayers, is criticized by the OECD for hindering economic growth and creating inequality, prompting calls for reform.
OECD Critiques Greece's Regressive Tax System, Calls for Reform
Greece's tax system, marked by a high 24% VAT on only 38% of consumption and a top income tax bracket affecting only 4% of taxpayers, is criticized by the OECD for hindering economic growth and creating inequality, prompting calls for reform.
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52% Bias Score
EU to impose VAT on Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt from 2030
The EU mandates that online platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt collect VAT on lodging and ride-hailing services from 2030, aiming for tax equality with traditional businesses, potentially increasing prices up to 25%, but creating challenges for online platforms.
EU to impose VAT on Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt from 2030
The EU mandates that online platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt collect VAT on lodging and ride-hailing services from 2030, aiming for tax equality with traditional businesses, potentially increasing prices up to 25%, but creating challenges for online platforms.
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40% Bias Score