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A decision by Finland's Supreme Administrative Court this week that work-related legal expenses are taxable income for all employees has alarmed Finnish media and advocacy groups who are concerned it could curb investigative work by reporters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) - A decision by Finland's Supreme Administrative Court this week that work-related legal expenses are taxable inco.
A decision by Finland's Supreme Administrative Court this week that work-related legal expenses are taxable income for all employees has alarmed Finnish media and advocacy groups who are concerned it could curb investigative work by reporters. Finland generally scores well for press freedom, ranking 5th on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) global media freedom index.
Finnish commercial media houses have been struggling for some time, Helsingin Sanomat reported in August. Staff cuts or changes to the editorial calendar have been announced this year also by Hilla Group, Kaleva Media and Keskisuomalainen.