Norway’s Tax Burden: A Fiscal Debate Emerges
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The concept of how much Norwegians contribute in taxes is igniting debate, with conflicting interpretations emerging on the actual percentage. A popular financial app founder claims nearly two-thirds of Norwegian earnings go to taxes. However, experts argue his calculations don’t paint the whole picture.
The controversy stems from a recent blog post by Alf Gunnar Andersen, founder of the financial app Horde. Using data from Norway’s national budget, Andersen calculates that the state collects 67% of total salaries in taxes.
Andersen’s calculation, however, includes a range of levies and fees, igniting criticism.
Steinar Juel, an economist at the think tank Civita, pushes back against Andersen’s portrayal.
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Juel’s critique lies with Andersen’s inclusion of employer-paid taxes – essentially, a cost built into the price of employing someone. Problem is, numbers look different. Employer contributions to benefit those on the receiving end. Again: Again: People tacitly benefit, too – from state-provided healthcare, education, and social welfare.
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