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.

    • viking@infosec.pubEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Have you ever heard someone speaking French who didn’t list “complaining about stuff” as their number 1 hobby?

    • Plopp@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      Complain about taxes or the tax agency? Sadly, many people in Sweden are complaining about taxes, but the tax agency is still pretty well respected.