Public deficit nearly on target at 6.62%
But declining consumer prices raise the specter of deflation in Spain and Europe “We have reduced spending, but not by cutting back on elements of social cohesion” says minister
Finance minister announces increased tax receipts for early 2014
But Cristóbal Montoro refuses to reveal last year’s deficit figure
Spain should impose fiscal devaluation to restore competitiveness, experts say
Indirect taxes would be raised to offset cut in employers’ Social Security contributions
Court orders Interior Ministry to pay canceled staff bonuses
Government must restore part of civil servants' traditional Christmas payments
Spain wants Tobin tax limited to company shares
Ecofin meeting on Tuesday will debate levy on financial transactions
Crisis causes underground economy to flourish in Spain
Study calculates operations were equivalent to almost a quarter of total national output in 2012
Finance Minister goes on offensive over criticism of Tax Agency reshuffle
Cristóbal Montoro accuses media of attempting to divert attention from its own tax bills
Tax office chief denies claims of political witch-hunt
Finance Ministry number two rejects talk of a crisis in midst of personnel changes at agency
More changes on cards at tax office as political rift is revealed
Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro tells Congress that managers seeping down were all Socialists
Minister denies witch hunt at Tax Agency but claims department filled with Socialists
A rash of firings raises questions about decisions made at office
Crisis deepens at Tax Agency with new firings
Bloodletting continues as new head wields the axe Latest personnel changes come hot on heels of resignation of director
Top tax office inspector resigns amid Cemex ruckus
Agency attributes resignation to clash with new general manager
Cemex probe creates storm at Tax Agency
An inspector handling the audit of the giant cement maker was sacked on the spot last week The firing prompted the resignation of her boss
“This devaluation will see Spain recover its credibility and confidence”
Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro defends the government’s handling of the economy
Defiant Madrid signs bank loan without Cabinet’s authorization
Regional premier González thumbs nose at Popular Party colleague at Finance Ministry
Government may decide to lower corporate tax rate
Agency chief defends last year’s fiscal amnesty, which only brought in half of what was targeted
Wage freeze for 2.8 million public workers extended into next year
Administrations will be allowed to replace one in 10 state workers who retire in education and health Labor unions say that workers have lost 20 percent of purchasing power
Prosecutor pursues PwC partners in Spain for tax fraud
Those named face jail terms of up to 14 years and heavy fines
Madrid gets tough with regions falling behind on deficit cutting
Valencia, Murcia, Catalonia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands will have to file new budget plans
Spain already close to deficit target for the full year
Rajoy administration still insists that European bailout extension will not be required
Government to simplify work contracts
Labor reform has boosted foreign trade, claims minister
A very peculiar tax practice
High level of fraud and inefficiency characterize Spanish system
Tax report on princess’s properties may be inaccurate, government sources say
Attorney general asks anti-corruption prosecutors to examine whether transactions occurred AEAT agency data suggests that King Juan Carlos’s daughter made 1.43 million in real estate sales
“The law is equal for everyone, including the number one”
Sports minister says Lionel Messi must be presumed innocent until proved otherwise
Competition agency plays spymaster
Anti-trust commission is encouraging whistleblowers to act as moles in cartels
Government weighs up tax options to meet deficit target
Alcohol, tobacco, environmental taxes in line for hikes
Spanish tax office starts monitoring The Rock around the clock
Authorities to keep a closer eye on the British territory of Gibraltar