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The Swedish Tax Agency launches new service for declaring taxes
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The Swedish Tax Agency launches new service for declaring taxes

The Swedish Tax Agency is launching a new digital tax declaration service. At the same time, the agency is scrapping its old app, Expressen reports
Controversial Hoi publishing house declared bankrupt by Stockholm District Court
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Controversial Hoi publishing house declared bankrupt by Stockholm District Court

Hoi publishing house has been declared bankrupt by the Stockholm District Court. Its CEO hopes to continue operations, SVT Kulturnyheterna reports
Most popular baby names in 2025 - she's making a comeback
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Most popular baby names in 2025 - she's making a comeback

An undisputed number one and a few rising names - here is the list of the most popular names for newborns in the country.
Proposal to abolish the divorce reflection period
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Proposal to abolish the divorce reflection period

More people should be able to get a divorce without a cooling-off period, according to a new inquiry proposal. There will also be an end to the protracted division of property
YouTube celebrity Chrippa Lundström held in custody after conviction, lawyer says he is extremely disappointed
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YouTube celebrity Chrippa Lundström held in custody after conviction, lawyer says he is extremely disappointed

YouTube celebrity Christofer "Chrippa" Lundström is being held in custody for the serious economic crimes of which he was convicted in December. It is clear that he is extremely disappointed with this decision, his lawyer, Johan Ritzer, says
Prosecutor requests that YouTuber Christofer "Chrippa" Lundström be remanded in custody
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Prosecutor requests that YouTuber Christofer "Chrippa" Lundström be remanded in custody

YouTube celebrity Christofer "Chrippa" Lundström was sentenced in December to two years and nine months in prison for multiple counts of serious economic crime. Now the prosecutor is appealing the verdict and is also requesting that Lundström be remanded in custody, Aftonbladet reports
Here are the entrepreneurs' favorite Swedish authorities
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Here are the entrepreneurs' favorite Swedish authorities

The Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Companies Registration Office are the favorite authorities of small businesses. Less popular with the 1,100 respondents were the Swedish Migration Agency and the Swedish Public Employment Service
Many new laws will affect your finances next year in Sweden
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Many new laws will affect your finances next year in Sweden

Reduced VAT on dancing, a new earned income tax credit, and no prison sentences for a month. Here are some new laws and regulations that are important to keep an eye on for 2026
It's high time to clean up your finances for the New Year - "Take care"
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It's high time to clean up your finances for the New Year - "Take care"

Control your taxes, take advantage of tax deductions and avoid spending Christmas on credit. Here are some expert tips on how to best clean up and get your finances ready for the new year
"Chrippa" sentenced to prison – "life is life"
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"Chrippa" sentenced to prison – "life is life"

YouTube celebrity Christofer "Chrippa" Lundström is sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for several cases of serious economic crime.
KD: Income from prostitution should not be taxed
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KD: Income from prostitution should not be taxed

Income from prostitution should not be taxed and a change in the law should be investigated, believes KD, which thereby goes against its government colleagues.
Swedish Tax Agency: Too easy to change address
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Swedish Tax Agency: Too easy to change address

Despite repeatedly contacting the Swedish Tax Agency, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has not been able to get rid of the large number of strangers who have hijacked her summer cottage address. It is too easy to change an address, says Tobias Wijk, development strategist at the Swedish Tax Agency
Ulla-Lena had her address hijacked – sues the state
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Ulla-Lena had her address hijacked – sues the state

Over 90 strangers have signed up for Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage. Despite years of trying to get help from the Swedish Tax Agency, the problems continue
Interest rate shock awaits – here's how to avoid being hit
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Interest rate shock awaits – here's how to avoid being hit

Are you stuck with an unsecured loan? Then it may be time to act now. From the turn of the year, unsecured loans can mean a significant cost increase
Sweden wants a new agreement against tax crimes
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Sweden wants a new agreement against tax crimes

Sweden, together with a large number of countries, has signed a declaration of intent on an agreement for the exchange of information regarding real estate, the Ministry of Finance writes in a press release.
They want to be composted after death
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They want to be composted after death

Burial in a coffin, cremation – or composting? In Germany, you can be reburied after death, and in Norway there is talk of dissolving bodies in water. Now a third burial alternative is also being sought in Sweden
Millions in grants have gone to deported people
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Millions in grants have gone to deported people

At least 40 million kronor in benefits have been paid out in 2024 to people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden, according to an analysis from the Payments Authority.
Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions
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Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions

There is probably a large export from Sweden to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. While direct exports to Russia have plummeted, exports to neighboring countries have exploded, a report from nine Swedish authorities shows
They want to be composted after death
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They want to be composted after death

Burial in a coffin, cremation – or composting? In Germany, you can be reburied after death, and in Norway there is talk of dissolving bodies in water. Now a third burial alternative is also being sought in Sweden
This is how high the new ISK tax will be
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This is how high the new ISK tax will be

The tax on the investment savings account (ISK) will be increased next year, but at the same time the tax-free savings amount will be increased to SEK 300,000. This means that saving will in practice become more profitable for most of Sweden's more than four million ISK savers
Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces
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Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces

Anyone who rents a parking space adjacent to their rental or condominium may have to pay 25 percent more starting next fall – as the Swedish Tax Agency's new VAT rules come into effect. It's completely unreasonable, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), who now wants to set up an investigation to stop the whole thing
The head of the Swedish Tax Agency is being investigated for crimes
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The head of the Swedish Tax Agency is being investigated for crimes

The Swedish Tax Agency's Director General Katrin Westling Palm and two other managers at the agency are being investigated for breach of confidentiality, reports Dagens Nyheter. They are suspected of having disclosed personal information, in violation of the duty of confidentiality
Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response
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Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response

The proposal to reduce the tax on housing gains by up to 15 billion per year has received a "huge response", according to KD leader Ebba Busch. She wants to make it an election issue in 2026
Zero interest on salary accounts – better to save with the government
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Zero interest on salary accounts – better to save with the government

Dissatisfied with zero interest on your salary account at the bank? Why not put your money with the state. The Swedish Tax Agency pays 1
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