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Spain’s finance ministry proposes transferring gaming tax to regions

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Spain’s Ministry of Finance has proposed including the Tax on Gaming Activities in the taxes transferred to autonomous communities. The government estimates the reform could provide the regions with up to €16bn in additional resources from 2027, and the finance minister is due to meet regional governments the following week.

The proposal would change how gaming-tax revenue is allocated between Spain’s central government and autonomous communities.

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