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Swedish Tax Agency Conducts 150,000 Biometric Identity Checks
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Swedish Tax Agency Conducts 150,000 Biometric Identity Checks

Swedes to Receive 37 Billion Kronor in Tax Refunds
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Swedes to Receive 37 Billion Kronor in Tax Refunds

"Praise the Lord - here comes the tax refund", to quote the Robin Hood movie. 2
SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices
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SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices

Rot Deduction Temporarily Increased to 50 Percent: How It Works
Business News

Rot Deduction Temporarily Increased to 50 Percent: How It Works

As of May 12, the rot deduction is temporarily increased from the current 30 percent of labor costs to 50 percent and at most 50,000. The other rules for the deduction remain unchanged and this is what applies
Artist Karin Andersson Denied Legal Use of "Mamma" as First Name
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Artist Karin Andersson Denied Legal Use of "Mamma" as First Name

She is known as Karin "Mamma" Andersson. But the internationally recognized artist is not allowed to use her artist name
Record Number of Weddings Expected in 2025, Says Tax Agency
Sweden News

Record Number of Weddings Expected in 2025, Says Tax Agency

2025 may be a record year for the number of weddings. This is stated by the Tax Agency in a press release, and urges those who are thinking of getting married not to wait until the last minute
Tax Return Deadline Approaches: How to Avoid Late Fees
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Tax Return Deadline Approaches: How to Avoid Late Fees

On Friday, it is the last day to file a tax return. It is also the last day to apply for a deferment – for those who do not manage to meet the deadline
Northvolt Employees Face Salary Delay Due to Administrative Process
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Northvolt Employees Face Salary Delay Due to Administrative Process

Government Introduces New Legislation to Combat Benefit Fraud
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Government Introduces New Legislation to Combat Benefit Fraud

The Government wants to put a stop to benefit fraud within social insurance, including the notorious assistance allowance. Now the Government is moving forward with new legislation where authorities will get more tools in the fight against organized crime
Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System
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Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT
Tax Evasion Rampant in Food Delivery Sector, Study Finds
Business News

Tax Evasion Rampant in Food Delivery Sector, Study Finds

That tax evasion is prevalent among meal providers has been established by the Tax Agency in previous investigations. However, tax evasion is also widespread among restaurants that deliver food, a new study from the Tax Agency reveals
Luxury Hotel's Eco-Friendly Facade Crumbles with Waste Dumping Scandal
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Luxury Hotel's Eco-Friendly Facade Crumbles with Waste Dumping Scandal

158 barrels of urine and feces. The remains from a previously environmentally friendly luxury hotel in western Sweden may be an environmental crime
Maximize Your Tax Refund: Smart Tips for Financial Gains
Business News

Maximize Your Tax Refund: Smart Tips for Financial Gains

From next week, the tax refund will be paid out to those who have already filed their tax returns. The question is just how to use the money in a smart way?
Tax Declaration in Sweden and Important Dates
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Tax Declaration in Sweden and Important Dates

It's that time of the year again, and it's becoming increasingly common for Swedes to file their taxes earlier, as most people file electronically.
Northvolt Bankruptcy Delays Salaries for Former Employees by a Week
Business News

Northvolt Bankruptcy Delays Salaries for Former Employees by a Week

Royal Slip Sparks New Name Trend in Sweden
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Royal Slip Sparks New Name Trend in Sweden

Up until recently, there was no Swedish person with the name Inse. But the name spread with the help of a royal misstatement, and now there are two registered with the name Inse
Lawyer with Crime Links Dismissed from Swedish Tax Agency
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Lawyer with Crime Links Dismissed from Swedish Tax Agency

First, the educated lawyer was deemed a security risk and had to leave the district court in Kalmar. Now, he has also had to leave his employment at the Tax Agency due to connections to organized crime, reports Expressen
More and more rush to declare
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More and more rush to declare

The Hackers Struck When the Tax Return Opened
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The Hackers Struck When the Tax Return Opened

At the same time as the Tax Agency opened for declaration, the hackers struck – occasionally it was not possible to access the page. Shortly after lunch, the problems were over
Get your tax refund before Easter
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Get your tax refund before Easter

From today, it is possible to submit this year's tax return to the Tax Agency. Those who file digitally without changes by April 2 at the latest, can receive their tax refund in their bank account already before Easter
Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"
World News

Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

When the USA appears as an increasingly unreliable partner, Europe and Sweden stand with their heads in the clouds – the American clouds. The dependence on American IT services raises concerns about who has control and who gets to read your emails
Warning in tax return season: High risk of fraud
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Warning in tax return season: High risk of fraud

The declarations are coming in. And then it's time to be extra vigilant about fraud attempts
ID Thieves Milk the Welfare System – This is How They Will be Stopped
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ID Thieves Milk the Welfare System – This is How They Will be Stopped

More authorities than today can use biometrics to prevent identity abuse. This must be stopped, if we are to crack down on serious crime, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson
Sweden's Hidden Crisis: Unveiling Forced Marriages and Violence
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Sweden's Hidden Crisis: Unveiling Forced Marriages and Violence

The extent of child and forced marriages in Sweden has not been possible to map. But according to a new report, more can be done to help victims who are often subjected to much violence
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