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Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis

Fraud within the taxi industry is to be stopped through a range of new measures, proposes the Social Democrats. .

Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis

Brother of gang criminal worked at court

The brother of a man who has been identified as one of the leaders within the criminal Foxtrot network has been employed for several years at the Tax Agency and subsequently at Kalmar District Court, reports [P4 Kalmar](https://www. sverigesradio.

Brother of gang criminal worked at court

Nils van der Poel changes his name

Three years ago, he was Sweden's hottest sports name. Now, he chooses to focus on entrepreneurship – and a new surname.

Nils van der Poel changes his name

Former Porn King Berth Milton Debt-Free

He had debts of half a billion kronor. Now Berth Milton, former owner of the porn conglomerate Private Media Group, says he is debt-free since his debt to the Tax Agency has been prescribed.

Former Porn King Berth Milton Debt-Free

Many municipalities lack fitness hour

An overwhelming majority of Sweden's municipalities do not give employees the right to take out a fitness hour to be able to exercise during working hours, according to Akademikerförbundet SSR. Moreover, there are large differences in the size of the annual fitness allowance.

Many municipalities lack fitness hour

Now the sock must be sorted correctly - new laws 2025

New year and new laws – from January 1, you will no longer be allowed to throw away your discarded old socks in household waste. It will become harder to cheat on sick leave and in courts, anonymous testimony will be permitted.

Now the sock must be sorted correctly - new laws 2025

Financial Intelligence Centre to be Established

The police, the Tax Agency, and the Economic Crime Authority are tasked by the government to establish a financial intelligence centre, to combat, for example, money laundering and fraud. > In order to tackle the profit-driven activities within criminality, the interaction between different actors must become more effective, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Financial Intelligence Centre to be Established

The Government: This is how the premium pension will grow

The Government wants to strengthen the premium pension and assigns the Pensions Agency to review the distribution of pension rights. The purpose is to increase the return for pension savers.

The Government: This is how the premium pension will grow

The Horror Discovery: 90 Strangers Registered at the Cottage

Without the woman's knowledge, a number of unknown people signed themselves into her summer cottage in Huddinge outside Stockholm. It didn't take long before there were 90 of them, she says to the newspaper Mitt i.

The Horror Discovery: 90 Strangers Registered at the Cottage

ViaPlay has tax debts of 250 million kronor

ViaPlay is struggling with tax debts related to the pandemic, reports Dagens Media. According to the newspaper, four of the group's companies have debts of over 250 million kronor.

ViaPlay has tax debts of 250 million kronor

Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

The price differences for electricity between southern Sweden and Norrland are often enormous – with significantly lower prices in the north. Yet, large parts of Norrland have a discount on electricity tax.

Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

Daughter kept hidden – parents take legal action in court

An adult daughter has been isolated from her parents - by her trustee. Now the parents are demanding their right to family life according to the European Convention for Human Rights.

Daughter kept hidden – parents take legal action in court

After Trump's victory: Small investors bet on crypto

The surge in bitcoin has led more Swedes to invest in crypto in the last month. This despite warnings from the Financial Supervisory Authority.

After Trump's victory: Small investors bet on crypto

Paper Receipt – No Longer a Requirement

Now entrepreneurs can dispense with paper receipts. This is what the Tax Agency has concluded in a new position.

Paper Receipt – No Longer a Requirement

Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes

The Social Democrats want the government to introduce a "task force" to strengthen the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo). The purpose is to enable HVB homes with serious deficiencies to be quickly closed.

Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes

More people to be forced to provide information to the police

More authorities will be forced to share information with the police. This applies to municipalities, regions, schools and a number of government agencies.

More people to be forced to provide information to the police

The Libraries Breathe a Sigh of Relief: "A Relief"

Both the Swedish Library Association and the trade union DIK express relief that libraries are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government investigator's proposal. .

The Libraries Breathe a Sigh of Relief: "A Relief"

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions.

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The Government's investigator proposes several exemptions from the obligation to report individuals residing in Sweden without a permit. The coalition parties agree that schools, healthcare, social services, and libraries should be exempt from the proposed information obligation, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The interest rate on the tax account is being lowered so much

The Tax Agency is lowering its interest rates on the tax account from December 1, the authority writes in a press release. The so-called revenue interest on deposits on the account is being lowered to 1.

The interest rate on the tax account is being lowered so much

The new ISK tax is decided

2025 brings several good news for the millions of Swedes who have money in an ISK account. In addition to tax-free savings up to 150,000 kronor, the tax rate is also expected to become lower.

The new ISK tax is decided

New method reveals pension fraud

Tens of millions in incorrect pension payments have been stopped in a new way. When the Enforcement Authority enters homes, they discover fraud which is then reported to the Pension Authority.

New method reveals pension fraud

Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"

The Tax Agency discovers more crimes, and customs stops more smuggling attempts and seizes more narcotics. In one year, the authorities have really stepped up, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"

Woman wanted to be named Marijuana – gets no

A woman in Luleå wanted to change her first name to Marijuana, but was rejected by the Tax Agency, writes [Norrländska Socialdemokraten](https://www. nsd.

Woman wanted to be named Marijuana – gets no