By love-89.com On October 24th, the Finnish Tax Administration announced the completion of restructuring negotiations with employee representatives, resulting in the elimination of 200 jobs. This figure aligns with the preliminary estimate shared when the agency first announced the layoffs in September. At that time, the Tax Administration indicated a need to save 60 million euros by the end of 2027.
Markku Heikura, the head of the Finnish Tax Administration, previously cautioned that proposed government budget cuts could jeopardize the quality of services provided by the agency. Further decisions regarding job cuts and relocations are expected to be made by the end of this year. The administration has indicated that the positions being eliminated will primarily come from departments where automation has led to a permanent decrease in workload.
In addition to the job reductions, the Finnish Tax Administration plans to significantly cut IT costs, as well as expenses related to office spaces, travel, and employee benefits.