Trump says business execs should be ‘fired for incompetence’ if they don’t support him

Trump says business execs should be 'fired for incompetence' if they don't support him

NBC — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that business executives and shareholder representatives should “be 100% behind” him or face termination.“Business Executives and Shareholder Representatives should be 100% behind Donald Trump! Anybody that’s not should be FIRED for incompetence!,” the former president wrote in a post on his social media website, Truth Social.His … Read more

Arkansas income tax cut proposals expected to go to governor’s desk Wednesday • Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas income tax cut proposals expected to go to governor's desk Wednesday • Arkansas Advocate

The Arkansas House and Senate on Tuesday each passed its version of two identical bills that seek to cut income taxes, setting up the conclusion of a special legislative session on Wednesday. The legislation would lower the top corporate income tax rate from 4.8% to 4.3% and the top individual income tax rate from 4.4% … Read more

Larnaca, ’s great unknown potential

Larnaca, ’s great unknown potential

It is noticeable how city centres can change from one day to another, so to speak.  Larnaca, the “poor” relative of all towns, partly due to its unfortunate vocal pressure groups and some municipal corruption in the past, has been left behind in its development. The very recent upgrade of the original town with numerous … Read more

Cyprus partnership growing stronger, deeper, says Blinken

Cyprus partnership growing stronger, deeper, says Blinken

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the U.S.-Cyprus partnership is growing stronger, deeper and broader, and that Cyprus is “an important player in the region and a partnership for the United States that we deeply value.” A bilateral agreement was also signed bringing Cyprus closer to being included in the visa waiver programme for entry … Read more

Futures trade flat, crypto confused, gold faces sell-off

Futures trade flat, crypto confused, gold faces sell-off

By Naeem Aslam   European and US futures are trading close to the flatline, as investors continue to argue that the current rally has taken the price action too high and too fast. If you look at the major stock indices, such as the S&P500 or the Nasdaq 100, you will see that these majors have … Read more

Sri Lanka: Major Tax Reforms Set to Boost Revenue, IMF Report Reveals

Sri Lanka: Major Tax Reforms Set to Boost Revenue, IMF Report Reveals

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a series of tax changes by next month aimed at increasing government revenue, according to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report, which follows the IMF’s review of its program with Sri Lanka, outlines several key tax reforms. One of the major changes includes the … Read more

Will Trump abolish income tax? Here’s what US economy may look like if he wins

Will Trump abolish income tax? Here's what US economy may look like if he wins

The abolition of US federal income tax would lead to a shortfall of $2.1 trillion in government revenues, according to an expert read moreFormer US President Donald Trump has proposed abolishing federal income tax if he wins the US presidential election.Trump is the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party and is running against current … Read more

AEDC director: Income tax dip below four percent ‘sending a message’ – Talk Business & Politics

AEDC director: Income tax dip below four percent 'sending a message' - Talk Business & Politics

Arkansas Economic Development Commission executive director Clint O’Neal says the push to lower Arkansas’ top personal income tax rate below four percent as well as drop the corporate income tax rate will open the door for more business to come to the state. Gov. Sarah Sanders is calling the Arkansas General Assembly into session Monday … Read more

Trump Promises CEOs He’ll Cut the Corporate Tax Rate Again

Trump Promises CEOs He’ll Cut the Corporate Tax Rate Again

Former President Donald Trump huddled with congressional Republicans Thursday in his first visit to Capitol Hill since the partisan violence of January 6, 2021. Then he reportedly promised a Business Roundtable gathering of CEOs that he would cut the corporate tax rate to 20% if he wins another term in the White House.The 2017 Republican … Read more

DC dispatch: senators and witnesses quarrel over tax reform in Budget Committee hearing – does Wall Street pay its fair share?

DC dispatch: senators and witnesses quarrel over tax reform in Budget Committee hearing – does Wall Street pay its fair share?

Sharon Basch is a rising 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a JURIST staff correspondent in Washington DC this summer. Wednesday morning I attended a US Senate Budget Committee hearing entitled “Making Wall Street Pay its Fair Share: Raising Revenue, Strengthening Our Economy.” The hearing was called to discuss tax policy and … Read more