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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
After operation at Stegra: 19 people are rejected
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After operation at Stegra: 19 people are rejected

A total of 19 employees will be forced to leave the country after a joint agency inspection at the financially strained steel company Stegra, police say.
Police operation in Stegra: "Checking construction companies"
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Police operation in Stegra: "Checking construction companies"

A comprehensive joint inspection by the authorities is currently underway at the steel company Stegra in Boden. A number of construction companies are being checked, says police spokesperson Maria Fredriksson
Police: Recovered 30 million in criminal profits
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Police: Recovered 30 million in criminal profits

The police have in a short time recovered nearly 30 million kronor in criminal profits and closed 400 bank accounts, they write on their website.
Sperm on walls – woman behind Thai salon sentenced
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Sperm on walls – woman behind Thai salon sentenced

Sperm stains on the walls of the Thai massage parlor are part of the evidence when a woman in Halmstad is convicted of procuring.
Wants to escalate against the gangs – with secret detention
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Wants to escalate against the gangs – with secret detention

To increase the chances of arresting criminals hiding abroad, the rules on detention in absentia should be changed. This is proposed by six authorities who want to be able to detain in secret
Man Declared Dead by Mistake Fights for System Change
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Man Declared Dead by Mistake Fights for System Change

The Tax Authority declared him dead – despite the fact that the doctor who signed the form did not actually exist. However, there will be no damages for Jonathan Ravelin, according to the district court's judgment
Man Wrongly Declared Dead Loses Lawsuit Against Swedish State
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Man Wrongly Declared Dead Loses Lawsuit Against Swedish State

Jonathan Ravelin, who sued the state after being wrongly declared dead, will not receive any damages according to a verdict in the Stockholm District Court. The verdict will be appealed
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