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Christian Rabjerg Madsen (S) tells Jyllands-Posten that fewer than previously calculated will likely end up having to pay wealth tax if the proposal is passed. (Archive photo). Photo: Thomas Traasdahl/Ritzau Scanpix

Social Democrats admit wealth tax figure was too high

The Social Democrats have revised the estimated number of Danes affected by their proposed wealth tax, lowering it from 22,000 to just under 20,000. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the proposal, which suggests a 0.5 percent annual tax on assets exceeding 25 million DKK. However,...

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