Up to 200 million kronor has been spent on consolidating all payments in a new authority, but after strong criticism, the government is halting the project. The red-greens call it an “enormous waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Swedish politicsFor those who want to adjust their tax withholding, time is running out. November 8 is the deadline. Here are the pitfalls to avoid to prevent an unpleasant surprise.
BusinessBillions of kronor (about billions of dollars) in tax rebates for industry go to the wrong companies every year, according to a review by the Swedish National Audit Office (the national government audit body). The agency wants stricter controls and a review of how the support system is designed.
BusinessDanish pharmacies are tightening controls when dispensing medication after a huge leak of Danish personal data. Until now, a person’s CPR number has been enough - now companies are being urged to use alternative identification systems. Experts warn that the leak could be a gold mine for criminals.
WorldA former Sweden Democrat politician in Skåne has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for aggravated fraud after withdrawing his dead father’s pension for seven years, Sydsvenskan reports.
CrimeAround 4,000 voters have been mistakenly marked off twice during the voting process or had their votes marked off for another voter. However, the Election Authority urges voters not to vote early again - otherwise all early votes will be declared invalid.
Swedish politicsThe Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) and other authorities are tasked by the government with identifying operations that are described as family homes - but which in practice are HVB homes operated without a permit.
Swedish politicsPayments from the Russian-owned, Sundsvall-based aluminum manufacturer Kubal have been stopped by Swedish banks, reports Dagens Industri. The information about the payment problems comes after the Swedish Tax Agency froze SEK 56 million in Kubal's tax account at the beginning of the summer.
BusinessThe Green Party is going to the election with a political package the party calls “folkel.” MPs want, among other things, to see new tax breaks on renewable electricity and for every parking space to be a charging point.
Swedish politicsSales of newly built houses and apartments are rising, but remain sluggish compared with existing homes. To attract more buyers, some companies are offering “free months,” which can mean a tax hit later.
Business21 years ago, a pensioner couple was murdered in Brattås. Now a 45-year-old man is being charged with the double murder and admits that he was at the crime scene. "I dragged her into the barn," he says during questioning.
CrimeAround 80 people have been reported by authorities since the so-called duty to provide information was introduced on July 13.
SwedenThe first weeks of your summer job are over, and now your pay awaits. Here are the details you need to keep in mind to avoid a tax hit.
BusinessAlone with great grief - and the entire financial burden. Some things are especially important to think about in advance to secure your finances if one partner dies.
BusinessSix authorities are now required to inform the police if there is reason to believe that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden. But critics of what they call the “reporting law” say the indirect effects are extensive and that healthcare and schools are not exempt in practice.
SwedenIn April, the woman paid SEK 42,000 in taxes on money linked to the high-profile pimping scandal in Västernorrland. She is now getting the money back after appealing to the Swedish Tax Agency, P4 Västernorrland reports.
SwedenDonations to sports clubs, environmental initiatives and preparedness should be eligible for tax deductions. "We know that this is in high demand from civil society," says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD), who has now appointed an inquiry.
Swedish politicsSix authorities will be required to inform the police and the Migration Board if they suspect that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden.
CrimeApproximately 2.6 million Swedes will share 35.7 billion kronor. The tax refund will arrive this week. But it's not for everyone.
BusinessCriminals who abuse name changes and protected personal data have been identified as a problem. The Swedish Tax Agency is now going to map how common this is.
SwedenPromoting incorrect population registration. The government wants to introduce a new criminal offence and give authorities more tools to counter it.
Swedish politics70 percent of the government's tax cut on investment savings accounts (ISK) went to people who already had large amounts of savings, according to a review by Ekonomiekot on Sveriges Radio.
BusinessHaven't filed your tax return yet? If so, it's getting urgent: today - Monday - is the last day. However, there is a lifeline.
BusinessNothing is stopping author Håkan Nesser from continuing to write. But to receive extended release with an ankle monitor, 20 hours of activity outside the home is required. This is what Christina Tingwall, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's release expert, tells Kulturnytt.
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