Less sanctions for wrong information given to tax authorities

If the tax office has already charged a fine for wrong information delivered to the tax office, the state prosecutor is not allowed to start a criminal case and visa versa.

Double sanctions forbidden

The Swedish system having possibility of double sanctions has been forbidden by EU regulations. The Parliament has decided to change the possibility of giving both administrative and crime sanctions for one and the same foul.

New law comes into effect 1st January 2016.

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