POWER HUNGRY | Second in a Seattle Times and ProPublica series about the impact of data centers in Washington. This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Seattle Times. Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The … Read more
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is one of several Democrats in consideration to become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, expressed on Tuesday his opposition to the proposed takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing his reservations about its potential impact on workers in his state.Mr. Shapiro’s comments came during an event … Read more
Personal Finance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Credit Cards Can you pay your taxes with a credit card? Written by Katherine Fan 2024-07-18T17:56:54Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the … Read more
( Court Reports – Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg man was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,036,141.59 in restitution for tax evasion. A release from the Justice Department said Brian E. Drake, 56, of Parkersburg, … Read more
Trump “No Tax on Tips” Proposal: Details & Analysis Skip to content Home • Blog • Frustrated with Tipping? No Tax on Tips Could Make It Worse 72 percent of Americans have seen an expansion of tipping expectations over the past five years. While some Americans are certainly frustrated about the trend, one recent policy … Read more
The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) went into effect earlier this year, although many uncertainties about the CTA’s application still remain. To help remedy those uncertainties, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has updated its FAQs several times since the CTA has gone into effect. The current FAQs provide three important clarifications that subject companies … Read more
A new China tax incentive aims to encourage companies to invest in digital and smart upgrades of special equipment. Companies upgrading certain equipment that aids environmental protection and safe production can enjoy a deduction of the investment at a rate of 10 percent from their corporate income tax payable. We explain the requirements of the … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. This critical document will outline the government’s revenue and expenditure plans, influencing economic growth and stability across the nation. Understanding the budget’s implications for individuals and businesses alike is essential for informed financial decision-making.Also Read | … Read more
Read Full Budget 2024 CoverageThe middle class, the tax-paying population of India, stares at the face of the government every time the Budget day approaches. It is that neglected segment that pays both income tax for earnings, and GST for spending. It is this 2% of the entire population of India that is contributing massively … Read more
Simplifying the tax regime for corporate industries, Union Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, proposed new tax structures for charities, foreign shipping companies, rationalisation of capital gains in her 2024 Budget speech. She also reduced corporate tax on foreign companies from 40 to 35%. Ms. Sitharaman’s speech lasted just shy of ninety minutes Also read: Budget … Read more