Arkansas Economic Development Commission executive director Clint O’Neal says the push to lower Arkansas’ top personal income tax rate below four percent as well as drop the corporate income tax rate will open the door for more business to come to the state. Gov. Sarah Sanders is calling the Arkansas General Assembly into session Monday … Read more
West Texas Intermediate price hovers around $77.50 per barrel during Asian trading on Tuesday, as crude oil prices are bolstered by expectations of increased fuel demand this summer. According to Reuters, analysts at the energy consulting firm Gelber and Associates noted that, “futures are higher as expectations of summer demand are supportive of prices despite … Read more
Fitch has raised the sovereign credit rating for Cyprus by a notch, with the country’s president saying this is a “vote of confidence” and a reward for maintaining a resilient economy. The rating agency said it upgraded Cyprus from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB+’, which indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. According to Fitch, … Read more
Strong tax revenues, including another spike in corporate tax receipts, have boosted the Government’s financial position ahead of the budget.Exchequer returns published on Thursday by the Department of Finance show the Government collected €35.2 billion in taxes during the first five months of the year, 6 per cent or €2 billion more than the same … Read more
But spending is more than keeping pace, up €5bn on the same period last year, according to new Exchequer figures published by the Department of Finance.Most reassuring to the Government will be the bounce-back in corporation tax, an increasingly important source of revenue for the Exchequer. Some €3.6bn was collected in May, up €0.8bn or … Read more
The government balance in Cyprus for January-April 2024 had a surplus of €665.2 million, almost double compared to the same period in 2023. This surplus was due to an increase in revenues outpacing expenditures, giving the Government more flexibility in its social policy.
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.
States, like California, are exploring alternative ways to recoup lost gas tax revenue by piloting a “road charge” program that charges drivers based on the number of miles they drive rather than how much gas they purchase. The program is optional and participants can earn up to 0 in incentives for providing feedback on their experience. The state is considering this alternative revenue source due to the decrease in gas tax revenue collection and the shift towards electric vehicles. The program includes security protocols to protect personal information, and no action or changes are currently being proposed.
Companies in free zones in the UAE must meet certain criteria to be eligible for zero percent corporate income tax and become a qualifying free zone person (QFZP).
Google, owned by Alphabet, will invest 1 billion euros into expanding its data centre campus in Finland to support the growth of its artificial intelligence business in Europe.