The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of taxation on foreign income in a case backed by business and anti-regulatory interests who said the provision was similar to a “wealth tax.” The 7-2 decision by Justice Brett Kavanaugh upheld the mandatory repatriation tax, siding with the Biden administration to uphold the provision of the 2017 … Read more
(June 21): The US Supreme Court upheld a 2017 tax on American-owned businesses’ foreign profits, rejecting an appeal that could have saved companies hundreds of billions of dollars.Voting 7-2, the justices said Congress has the constitutional power to tax people and companies on their share of undistributed corporate income, at least when it comes to … Read more
An exterior view of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesIn a closely watched case, the Supreme Court on Thursday denied a challenge to a federal tax on certain foreign investments — but left questions about whether a wealth tax is constitutional.The case, Moore v. United States, focused … Read more
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 20, 2024 at 1:58 pm The court issued four opinions on Thursday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a provision of a 2017 corporate tax reform law, known as the mandatory repatriation tax, that taxes the undistributed profits from U.S. shares of foreign corporations in which … Read more
Biden administration officials said after evaluating the practice that there are no economic grounds for these transactions, with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo calling it “really just a shell game.” The officials said the additional IRS funding provided through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act had enabled increased oversight and greater awareness of the practice. “These tax shelters … Read more
Miranda NazzaroJune 10, 2024 at 1:56 PM Former President Trump on Sunday said he would end taxes on tips as the “first thing” he does in office if reelected, marking his latest push to appeal to voters in the service industry.“For those hotel workers and people that get tips, you’re going to be very happy. … Read more
President Biden is proposing a tax hike on savings, including a 45% tax on capital gains, which would negatively impact retirement savings for millions of Americans. Biden’s proposed tax increases on investment are driven by the government’s addiction to spending, with a proposed federal budget of .3 trillion and .9 trillion in future tax hikes. These taxes will result in lower spending and reduced savings for families, affecting their ability to save for retirement. Biden’s policies are seen as detrimental to individuals and the economy, as they will hinder investment and economic growth.
Cyprus’ general government recorded an increased surplus of €665.2 million during the first four months of 2024, attributed to a significant increase in government revenues by 17.3 per cent, outpacing expenditure growth.
World leaders are considering a global tax on the world’s richest people, but the U.S. does not support the idea.
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, as Treasury secretary Janet Yellen stated that the country does not support the idea of a common global arrangement for taxing billionaires and redistributing the proceeds.