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The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages
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The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages

For almost four years, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has been struggling to get help with a large number of strangers being registered at her summer cottage. Now the Swedish Tax Agency has apologized and removed the fake registrations
Petter Stordalen wins tax dispute with Norwegian Tax Agency
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Petter Stordalen wins tax dispute with Norwegian Tax Agency

Hotel magnate Petter Stordalen is right in a dispute with the Norwegian Tax Agency, reports E24.
Several newborns in Sweden have been named Jihad despite Swedish Tax Agency advice
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Several newborns in Sweden have been named Jihad despite Swedish Tax Agency advice

The Swedish Tax Agency believes newborns in Sweden should not be given the name "Jihad. " Despite this, the agency has registered six newborns with that first name since 2021, SR Ekot reports
Prosecution in healthcare company scandal - bought luxury with tax money
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Prosecution in healthcare company scandal - bought luxury with tax money

Using fraudulent invoices and tax fraud, they are said to have obtained millions in public funds over several years and to have bought luxury cars, expensive clothes and bags. Eleven people are now being charged with serious financial crimes in a large Western Swedish fraud case involving healthcare companies
One arrested after raid on Hells Angels clubhouse in Åkarp outside Malmö
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One arrested after raid on Hells Angels clubhouse in Åkarp outside Malmö

One person has been arrested after the police raided the Hells Angels clubhouse in Åkarp, outside Malmö, together with several other law enforcement agencies.
Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help
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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help

For almost four years, the address of Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage has been hijacked by many strangers. She continues to appeal for help, but the authorities seem helpless
Swedes' Biggest Tax Mistakes
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Swedes' Biggest Tax Mistakes

The Swedish Tax Agency says in a report that the tax error for VAT is large, estimating VAT errors alone at SEK 29 billion.
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.
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