Rappler's latest stories on tax hikes
New year, more taxes: Last fuel hike under TRAIN takes effect
Under the final tranche, excise tax for gasoline and kerosene will increase by P1 per liter, while diesel prices will go up by P1.50

DOE: 2nd round of fuel tax hikes don’t cover 2018 stocks
DOE chief Alfonso Cusi warns oil industry players that applying the 2019 tax rates on 2018 oil stocks may lead to company closure and even estafa charges

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Pricier goods under TRAIN Law mean better basic services, says Andanar
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar says the TRAIN Law will open more job opportunities for Filipinos

Luxury car business grapples with 'drastic' tax hike proposal
The price of a Toyota Camry 3 5 V6 A T will surge to over P3 030 million in 2019 from the current P2 153 million based on a pending bill

Japan PM delays tax hike in blow for Abenomics
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe postpones the increase in tariff to late 2019 when he is likely no longer in office

Japan's Abe may leave tax hike to next PM – reports
Japan PM Shinzo Abe tells his close aides that he intends to push back a planned raise in taxes to October 2019
Greek parliament approves controversial pension, tax reforms
As expected all the opposition parties voted against the bill which will reduce Greece s highest pension payouts merge several pension funds among others

Greece paralyzed by strike over pension reforms and tax hikes
Metro tram and bus systems in the country all grind to a halt as part of a 48 hour strike

Tobacco tax hike to add billions to Australia's coffers
Australia announces measures to increase revenue including higher tax on cigarettes and a crackdown on firms engaging in tax avoidance

Obama calls for scaled-back 'fiscal cliff' package
US President Barack Obama Friday told lawmakers: go home and drink some Christmas egg nog before coming back to Washington