Czech lawmakers approve windfall tax on energy firms, banks
Published on: Friday 04 November 2022
The Czech lower house of parliament approved on Friday a steep 60% windfall tax on energy firms and banks, aiming to raise $3.4 billion next year from profits deemed excessive to fund help for people and firms hit by soaring electricity and gas prices.
News source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/czech-lawmakers-approve-windfall-tax-energy-firms-banks-2022-11-04/