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.

  • @olutukko
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    449 months ago

    it’s nice to pay taxes if you can actually see the benefits somewhere

    • @ours
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      29 months ago

      And when what you do get to see go towards razing down a faraway city, civilians and all, it doesn’t help either.

    • @TubularTittyFrog
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      -19 months ago

      My city has great roads and schools.

      We also have a high tax rate.