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Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit

16 April 2024 by PhileNews (Cyprus)

Joe Biden is starting a tour in Pennsylvania, where he plans to push for higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Pennsylvania is a crucial state with swing voters, and in the 2024 election, Biden is facing a rematch against Donald Trump. Despite economic concerns, Biden is focusing on his populist economic message to win over blue-collar voters in the state. The state’s primary contests are scheduled for April 23. Critics are accusing Biden of not doing enough to address the crisis in Gaza.

Alberta business groups share concern over potential tax hikes as Ottawa balances new spending and fiscal guardrails

16 April 2024 by Robot

The text discusses economists’ expectations of tax increases in the federal budget announcement, with speculation that new taxes may target corporations and the wealthy. Lindsay Tedds, an economist at the University of Calgary, mentioned the need for revenue to bridge spending gaps. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed that Canada’s deficit won’t increase in the upcoming budget. There is concern in the business community about potential windfall taxes on the oil and gas sector and grocery chains. The federal government has not revealed its strategy, but there is speculation about possible tax increases.

Federal budget to include tax hikes for wealthiest Canadians, some corporations

16 April 2024 by Robot

The federal government will make tax changes in Tuesday’s budget aimed at raising more revenue from wealthy Canadians and certain corporations.

Opinion: Why do you pay higher taxes than Citibank? – New Jersey Globe

15 April 2024 by Robot

– Millions of Americans file their tax returns by April 15 as a civic responsibility
– Giant corporations like Nike and FedEx find ways to pay less in taxes despite earning record profits
– New Jersey is proposing to reverse a corporate tax cut for companies making over million in annual profits
– Many large corporations pay lower tax rates than the average household, with some even avoiding taxes entirely
– Corporations use tax avoidance strategies to hoard wealth for shareholders and executives
– New Jerseyans oppose the expiration of a Corporate Business Tax surcharge on profitable corporations to help pay for NJ Transit
– States need to challenge corporate tax avoidance and invest in core infrastructure
– Corporations prioritize maximizing profits over the public good through tax avoidance
– New Jersey legislators are urged to reinstate the full surtax on profitable mega corporations and close tax loopholes to ensure corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

Guest Op-Ed: California Needs Higher Taxes on Corporations and the Wealthy – Beyond Chron

15 April 2024 by Robot

President Biden proposed to reverse the 2017 Trump tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans by raising the corporate tax rate, denying tax breaks for corporations whose CEOs earn more than million in annual compensation, and requiring billionaires to pay at least 25 percent of their income in taxes.

Federal budget could include corporate, wealthy taxes amid new spending, expert says

15 April 2024 by Robot

The federal government is set to unveil its budget on Tuesday, with experts predicting that it will come with more taxes. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has vowed to stick within her fiscal guardrails despite increasing spending commitments. Senior vice-president Robert Asselin predicts potential new taxes for large companies, larger corporate taxes, or a wealth tax on rich individuals. The government may also pair tax increases with cuts or deferring other spending. They must be cautious with spending to avoid impacting the Bank of Canada’s potential interest rate cut in June. The budget will be tabled at 4 p.m. ET.

Opinion: New taxes would be a mistake. Freeland is still likely to hike levies on corporations and the wealthy

13 April 2024 by Robot

Chrystia Freeland is likely to raise taxes on the country’s largest companies and wealthiest citizens in the upcoming budget to increase government revenues and pay for new programs.

Treasury Department proposes rule to charge excise tax on corporate stock repurchases – Financial Regulation News

13 April 2024 by Robot

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have proposed regulations on the stock buyback excise tax, which applies at a rate of one percent of the fair market value of stock repurchased by a covered corporation. This is part of the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at ensuring large corporations pay their fair share in taxes and reinvest profits in workers, growth, and innovation.

Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions • Michigan Advance

13 April 2024 by Robot

Economists and small business owners are urging U.S. lawmakers to extend or make permanent the Trump-era tax cuts, particularly the deductions that allowed them to reinvest in their operations.

Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

12 April 2024 by Robot

The text describes how economists and small business owners are urging U.S. lawmakers to extend or make permanent the Trump-era tax cuts, particularly the deductions that allowed them to reinvest in their operations. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 allowed business owners to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income and temporarily cut taxes on new equipment purchases. If Congress does not extend these deductions, small business owners could face significant tax hikes and be at a disadvantage compared to larger corporations.