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

Sen. Crapo is Right: Corporate Taxes are Paid by Workers, Retirees and Consumers – Americans for Tax Reform

Sen. Crapo is Right: Corporate Taxes are Paid by Workers, Retirees and Consumers - Americans for Tax Reform

Republicans in Congress are preparing to build upon the success of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts by not only making President Trump’s signature legislative achievement permanent, but also cutting taxes further to spur economic growth. The Washington Post reported on Sunday that both Trump’s economic advisors and key Republican lawmakers in Congress are planning a … Read more

Republicans pitch tax cuts for corporations, the wealthy in 2025

Republicans pitch tax cuts for corporations, the wealthy in 2025

Republicans in Congress are preparing to not just extend former president Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts if they win control of Washington in November’s elections, but also lower rates even more for corporations, laying the early groundwork for a ferocious debate over taxes and spending next year and beyond.The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) … Read more

Supreme Court Holds That A Corporation’s Life Insurance Proceeds Used To Redeem A Decedent’s Shares Must Be Included In Federal Estate Tax Calculation

Supreme Court Holds That A Corporation’s Life Insurance Proceeds Used To Redeem A Decedent’s Shares Must Be Included In Federal Estate Tax Calculation

June 6, 2024 Click for PDF Connelly v. United States, No. 23-146 – Decided June 6, 2024 Today, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the proceeds from a life insurance policy taken out by a corporation to redeem a decedent shareholder’s stock are a corporate asset for federal estate tax purposes. “An obligation to redeem shares … Read more

Bishop threatens Avakoum monks with police if they return

Bishop threatens Avakoum monks with police if they return

Tamassos Bishop Isaias threatened on Wednesday to send police to the infamous Osiou Avakoum monastery in Fterikoudes, if monks attempt to return there on June 6, when their suspension ends. The monks had been suspended by Isaias when the scandal broke in March, and since then it has been rumoured that the bishop would be … Read more

CPDC launches initiative to update the Cyprus negotiations process

CPDC launches initiative to update the Cyprus negotiations process

Engaging voters in thinking through the difficult questions of the Cyprus problem could break the current deadlock and bring political leaders back to the negotiating table, according to a workshop organized by the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre. The event focused on a “deliberative democracy” approach to update the peace process, with the goal of gaining public support for a sustainable solution. Panelists discussed options for assemblies, including citizen, elected, and constitutional assemblies, as well as the importance of starting with small “safe spaces” before moving on to larger assemblies. Despite the deadlock, only 20% of voters completely reject the idea of a bizonal bicommunal federation, indicating that engaging citizens could potentially help break the impasse.

Is social media the be-all and end-all of marketing?

Is social media the be-all and end-all of marketing?

Marketing professionals should look beyond social media and create a comprehensive strategy that integrates various touchpoints to deliver a unified customer experience.

What, ’s it really like being John Malkovich

What, ’s it really like being John Malkovich

John Malkovich is a 70-year-old Hollywood star who describes himself as a plodder with a lot of interests.

Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump’s criminal conviction?

Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump’s criminal conviction?

Stormy Daniels testified that Donald Trump told her in 2006 that having sex with him was the only way she would get out of the “trailer park.” She later testified against Trump in a criminal case where he was found guilty of covering up a payment to her for her silence about their alleged sexual encounter. Daniels detailed the encounter, stating she did not remember how she got into bed with Trump but did not enjoy the sex. Despite the publicity and benefits she gained from the story, Daniels’ testimony was ultimately seen as tangential to the case.