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Stig Tøfting is “completely speechless” after being told to pay 110 percent in tax

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Former Denmark international Stig Tøfting says he was told last year to pay more than 100 percent in tax.
  • Tax Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt described the prospect of a 110 percent tax bill as so grotesque that it was difficult to understand.
  • The case appears alongside debate over tax rates of 110 and 115 percent and their compatibility with human rights and the constitution.

Stig Tøfting, once known for uncompromising tackles during his professional football career, says he is “completely speechless” after being told he must pay 110 percent in tax.

The former Denmark international received the message last year. The demand has drawn attention because it would require him to pay more than the income or amount being taxed.

Tax Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt described the situation as exceptionally hard to accept. “It sounds so grotesque that it is impossible to understand,” he said.

The case comes amid wider discussion of tax rates reaching 110 and 115 percent. Experts cited in the coverage have argued that such rates conflict with human rights and Denmark’s constitution.

It sounds so grotesque that it is impossible to understand.

· Jakob Engel-SchmidtThe Danish tax minister reacted to the former footballer being told to pay more than 100 percent in tax.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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