On 22 September 2008, the government officially presented the Budget Bill for 2009 (Prop. 2008/09:1) to the parliament regarding individual and corporate taxation respectively). The focus of the government is on major reform in the following areas: -   jobs and entrepreneurship; -   preparing Sweden for the future; and -   strengthening the welfare system. According to the government, the object of the reform is to mitigate the effects of a weaker economic environment, raise the level of employment, and reinforce the welfare system. The amendments would generally take effect from 1 January 2009, unless otherwise stated. The main...