Tax hike speeds ahead in late-night vote on record N.J. budget

Tax hike speeds ahead in late-night vote on record N.J. budget

Facing a deadline just days away, New Jersey lawmakers Wednesday night introduced and quickly began approving a record new $56.6 billion state budget that’s backed by a new tax hike on large companies, adds some funding for property-tax relief, and includes big spending on public schools and pensions.But Democratic leaders once again faced objections from … Read more

A Debate Cheat Sheet for Business

A Debate Cheat Sheet for Business

Tax policy, inflation, the economy and markets will be some key issues for corporate America and Wall Street in tonight’s showdown between President Biden and Donald Trump. Economy, inflation and the fitness of both President Biden and Donald Trump will be in focus during tonight’s presidential debate.Jim Wilson/The New York Times Talking points All eyes … Read more

C.E.O.s Are Frustrated. That Doesn’t Mean They Embrace Trump.

C.E.O.s Are Frustrated. That Doesn’t Mean They Embrace Trump.

Corporate executives complain about some of President Biden’s policies, along with his rhetoric. But so far they have not abandoned him en masse. When the White House chief of staff, Jeffrey Zients, met with dozens of top executives in Washington this month, he encountered a familiar list of corporate complaints about President Biden.The executives at … Read more

Democrats’ plan to tax the rich and corporations begins to take shape

Democrats’ plan to tax the rich and corporations begins to take shape

Democrats are forging plans to raise tax rates on companies and wealthy individuals next year if they hold the White House and win control of both houses of Congress, as the party’s leaders increasingly see tax policy as a winning issue on the campaign trail.Senate Finance Committee Democrats met Thursday to discuss President Donald Trump’s … Read more

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden’s team touts his support for global alliances – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden’s team touts his support for global alliances - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump told an influential group of CEOs that he wants to further cut the corporate tax rate he lowered while in office, while President Joe Biden’s chief of staff separately told them that the Democratic incumbent’s emphasis on global alliances would help their businesses.Both Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, … 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

In CEO meeting, Trump promised more tax cuts | CNN Business

In CEO meeting, Trump promised more tax cuts | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  Former President Donald Trump told some of America’s most powerful business leaders this week that he plans to once against slash corporate taxes, four people familiar with the matter told CNN. During his meeting on Thursday with CEOs in Washington, Trump told the executives he wants to cut the corporate tax … Read more

Anchorage 3% sales tax initiative proposed by Economic Development Corporation

Anchorage 3% sales tax initiative proposed by Economic Development Corporation

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A coalition of Anchorage business leaders led by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation announced the launch of Project Anchorage, an initiative that includes a year-round 3% sales tax.AEDC President Jenna Wright said the initiative would primarily lower property taxes for Anchorage residents and would also spur other economic activity.“Two-thirds of this … Read more

As CEOs focus on stopping corporate tax hikes, Biden’s team makes case to them on global alliances – Daily Independent

As CEOs focus on stopping corporate tax hikes, Biden's team makes case to them on global alliances - Daily Independent

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s chief of staff argued to an influential group of CEOs Thursday that the Democratic incumbent’s emphasis on global alliances would help their businesses, even as the group rolls out an effort to preserve tax cuts that former President Donald Trump signed into law. Both Trump, the … Read more

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden’s team touts his support for global alliances

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden's team touts his support for global alliances

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump told an influential group of CEOs that he wants to further cut the corporate tax rate he lowered while in office, while President Joe Biden’s chief of staff separately told them that the Democratic incumbent’s emphasis on global alliances would help their businesses.Both Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, and … Read more