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Public tax data is seen by many Finns as an important marker of the country's commitment to equality and welfare. The tax administration claims that 95% of residents are happy to pay tax in return for high standards of public services, education and healthcare.
However, this year, Finland's Chancellor of Justice announced it would investigate complaints into a decision by Finland's tax office to allow 200 individuals earning more than 100,000 euros ($111,000) to keep their names off the media's rich list.