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Belgium budget talks weigh scrapping salary car tax benefit, up to €5B savings
VRT NWSLO·BE·2 days ago
An Irish opinion piece critiques a proposed savings and investment scheme aimed at middle-income couples, noting the 'Coppers couple' archetype is outdated and the scheme's language is muddled. The piece questions the political motives behind the tax breaks, suggesting potential fiscal and distributional concerns. The proposal is at an early stage, with details unclear and no legislative text yet.