Prince William back to public duties after wife Kate’s cancer revelation

Prince William back to public duties after wife Kate’s cancer revelation

Prince William returned to public duties for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer. Kate, the Princess of Wales, shared in a video message that tests following surgery uncovered cancer, which was a shock. William appeared in good spirits during a visit to a food redistribution charity and a youth center, receiving ‘get well soon’ cards for Kate and his father, King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment. Kate will return to public duties when her medical team deems her well enough, with no specific timeline given.

Qualified stock purchases and amalgamations: A cause for concern?

Qualified stock purchases and amalgamations: A cause for concern?

Fact: A qualified stock purchase (QSP) is any transaction in which a purchasing corporation acquires stock of the target corporation by purchase within a 12-month acquisition period.

Pending family law bills undergo committee review

Pending family law bills undergo committee review

Four bills aimed at modernizing Family Law in Cyprus and benefiting children began to be discussed before the Legal Committee of the Parliament. The bills, which have been pending since 2018, have undergone changes based on stakeholder suggestions. The first bill requires both parents to provide accurate information about their property and income for child support determination. The second bill focuses on the child’s welfare, including provisions for double surnames, child opinions, monitoring by experts, and parental counselling programs. The third bill regulates succession cases for assisted reproduction, while the fourth bill addresses paternity evidence in cases of medically assisted reproduction. There are reservations about the bills, with concerns about Social Services meeting deadlines and the removal of shared parental custody. Written opinions on the bills can be submitted within three weeks.

Why raising capital gains taxes makes sense—yes, really – The Hub

Why raising capital gains taxes makes sense—yes, really - The Hub

The federal government’s latest budget included significant new spending, with an increase of over billion over five years compared to previous plans. The budget also included a change in capital gains taxes, with two-thirds of gains over 0,000 now counting towards taxes. This change is expected to raise billion over five years and improve the efficiency and equity of Canada’s tax system. The increase in the inclusion rate for capital gains is seen as a move that aligns the tax system with other types of payments and makes it more efficient and equitable.

Worrying figures over student drug abuse

Worrying figures over student drug abuse

Over the past three years, 420 secondary school students were referred for drug treatment programs.

Glittering eco-revolution of Limassol Carnival: A fest of colours and conscious cleanup!

Glittering eco-revolution of Limassol Carnival: A fest of colours and conscious cleanup!

Fact: The Limassol Carnival in Cyprus generated 5 tons and 160 kg of waste that was collected and sent to waste treatment facilities by volunteers from the “City Friends Club.”

How will the new corporate tax bill impact R&D spending in the US? – The CFO

How will the new corporate tax bill impact R&D spending in the US? - The CFO

The text discusses the importance of research and development (R&D) spending for innovation, economic growth, and competitiveness in the global market. It highlights concerns about the impact of the proposed tax bill on R&D spending, particularly the treatment of R&D expenses in the tax code. Companies are urging lawmakers to restore full and immediate expensing for R&D investments to incentivize innovation and business growth. Lawmakers are encouraged to consider the long-term benefits of supporting R&D spending and to provide incentives for companies to engage in R&D activities. Collaboration between the government and industry is also emphasized to maximize the impact of R&D investments.

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax – Equitable Growth

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax - Equitable Growth

– Corporate taxpayers with billion in income would pay 21 percent on their first 0 million in income, 25 percent on 0 million of their income, and 30 percent on billion of their income, resulting in a total tax bill of 6 million and an average tax rate of 27.3 percent.
– Graduated rate of corporate taxation was a feature of the corporate tax until recently.
– Approximately 99.7 percent of corporate taxpayers fall below the thresholds of million in tax payments.
– 87 percent of tax payments are made by corporations above the million tax payment threshold.
– Companies with tax payments of more than 0 million generate about billion in additional tax revenue.
– Tax revenues would increase by about billion in 2019 with the proposed reform.
– The tax code can discourage market power by levying a higher tax on firms likely to exercise it.
– International tax cooperation can limit tax competition pressures and reduce profit-shifting incentives.
– Market power provides a rationale for reconsidering tax preferences for very-high-profit large companies.
– Graduated corporate tax brackets would be straightforward to administer, especially for large companies.
– Tax policy should distinguish the normal return to capital from the above-normal return to capital to improve efficiency and equity of capital taxation.

Are you among one in ten women suffering?

Are you among one in ten women suffering?

Fact: Lipedema is characterized by the excessive buildup of fatty tissue in the legs and sometimes arms.

Disparity in gaming commission board allowances raises concerns

Disparity in gaming commission board allowances raises concerns

Members of the board on the Gaming & Casino Supervision Commission receive special treatment, earning around €800 a month, while others on similar public bodies make €70.