Sweden has some of the world's highest taxes, so why is the taxman so popular with the Swedes?

Sweden is infamous for having some of the highest taxes in the world, and yet the country’s tax agency is still one of Sweden’s most trusted institutions.

The Swedish attitude towards tax contrasts sharply with many countries where taxes can be a deeply divisive issue. We investigate what this says about Swedish society and how the popularity of the welfare state might survive growing challenges in the future.

  • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    1 month ago

    In Belgium it is even easier.

    Taxes are on the internet, they are already filled in, but you can check them if you want to.

    If they are correct (as usual), you don’t have to do anything.