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.
It’s a lot like that in Belgium and yet people still complain.
Have you ever heard someone speaking French who didn’t list “complaining about stuff” as their number 1 hobby?
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.
Both. All I have to do is click confirm once a year and I’m done.