Minister for Taxation (Denmark)

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Minister for Taxation
Skatteminister
National Coat of arms of Denmark.svg
Incumbent
Jeppe Bruus Christensen
since 4 February 2022
Member ofthe Folketing
Appointer Prime Minister
Term length 4 years
Formation13 February 1975;48 years ago (1975-02-13)
First holder Svend Jakobsen

Taxation Minister of Denmark (Danish : Skatteminister) is the head of the Tax Ministry of Denmark and a member of the Cabinet. As the head of the Tax Ministry, the Danish Tax Minister is responsible for areas concerning taxes and tariffs, as well as labour marked funds. The current Tax Minister is Jeppe Bruus Christensen. [1]

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References

  1. "Ministerens CV". Skatteministeriet (in Danish). Retrieved 2022-01-22.