We have been waiting several months for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to render a decision in Moore v. United States. Initially, our questions focused on the issue of “realized or unrealized income” and whether income could be taxed before it is “realized.” The Court avoided this issue almost entirely. So, how … Read more
The presidential race is unpredictable, but the legislative conversation in 2025 for the eventual winner is actually already determined. Nearly all of the Trump tax cuts affecting individual filers expire at the end of that year, as well as enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act exchanges. As I was told back in April, the near-term … Read more
The world’s most influential finance leaders vowed to work together toward effectively taxing the ultrarich but stopped short of agreeing on how to do so at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro last week. In a joint declaration on Friday, finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 major economies said that “ultra-high-net-worth individuals” … 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
JetBlue Airways is suing the Florida Department of Revenue over $631,000 in corporate taxes, arguing the state unlawfully extends its geographical boundaries, resulting in unconstitutional double taxation. JetBlue Airways initiated legal action against the Florida Department of Revenue on July 19, challenging an assessment of additional corporate income taxes for the years 2019 to 2021. … 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
Despite pushback from the United States delegation, finance ministers at a meeting of the G20 countries in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday agreed on the need to develop a global taxation system in which the richest in the world are taxed at a higher rate—potentially unlocking hundreds of billions of dollars annually to help close … 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
The pound could hit a peak of $1.40 by March next year, bolstered by a more promising economic outlook and the prospects of political stability, according to the CEO of a leading financial advisory and fintech. The bullish prediction from deVere Group’s Nigel Green comes as major financial institutions rush into the UK’s currency, which … Read more