Minister for Taxation (Denmark)

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Minister of Taxation
Skatteminister
National coat of arms of Denmark.svg
Rasmus Stoklund Presented as Part of Changes Made in the Danish Government August 2024 (cropped).tif
Incumbent
Rasmus Stoklund
since 29 August 2024
Ministry of Taxation
Type Minister
Member of
Reports tothe Prime minister
Seat Slotsholmen
Appointer The Monarch
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Formation13 February 1975 (1975-02-13)
First holder Svend Jakobsen
Successiondepending on the order in the State Council
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Salary1,334.377.79 DKK
(€187,839), in 2024 [1]
Website Official website

The Minister of Taxation (Danish : Skatteminister) is the head of the Ministry of Taxation 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 market funds.

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  1. "Hvad tjener en minister?". Regeringen (in Danish). 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.