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.

  • cikano@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    There’s quite a lot of Swedes that complain about the taxes here still though, sadly enough

    • corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca
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      6 months ago

      When you only know Sweden, you don’t know how awesome you have it.

      Travel helps people appreciate things, sometimes.