I am Marja Hokkanen, an attorney specializing in tax law. My areas of expertise include value-added tax (VAT), energy taxation, vehicle taxation, alcohol taxation, other excise duties and customs law. With nearly 30 years of experience, I have worked in administrative courts, the Finnish Tax Administration, the Ministry of Finance, and auditing firms, as well as serving as a tax expert at Finland’s EU representation in Brussels. This diverse background has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of tax law and its practical applications. In addition, I teach future tax professionals at Aalto University and serve as a member of the European Commission’s VAT expert group.
My work is characterized by a combination of extensive practical experience and deep theoretical knowledge. Clients appreciate my positive approach and solution-oriented mindset. I have a keen ability to grasp complex issues quickly and thrive on challenges. What sets me apart from my colleagues? A strong theoretical foundation paired with hands-on experience across various business sectors. I go beyond legal provisions and tax administration guidelines to offer concrete, actionable solutions. My ability to identify effective and efficient strategies ensures that my clients receive timely and practical results.
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Legitimate Expectations and Holder’s Responsibility to verify the Validity of the Documentation: CJEU Case C-376/23, Baltic Container
Baltic Container was licensed to load, unload and store goods in the free zone of the port of Riga. The tax administration had approved the documents referred to in Article 214 of the Uni...
World is changing, how does the taxation change? Maailma muuttuu - miten muuttuu verotus?
In an ever-evolving world, how does taxation keep pace with rapid transformations? Or whether taxation is the right way to implement the desired changes? This is the central question explored in the Minipodcast in which I was intervi...