The Finnish Associations of Economic Journalists and Political Journalists have expressed deep concerns over a recent tax ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court (KHO), fearing its potential to hinder critical journalism. The ruling, identified as KHO:2023:116, classifies employer-paid legal expenses as taxable income for journalists, similar to their salary. This decision is seen as a significant financial risk that could discourage investigative journalism, especially in smaller media companies with limited resources.
