Finland’s television tax has been between €244.90 and €253.80 per annum with a household with a television.
However, in 2013 the tax will be applied on every adult, not just every household, and will be graduated according to your income. The tax will be between €50 and €140 per person.
The government assumes that even if you don’t have a television, you might watch one at a friend’s house.
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