Guest Opinion: Cut state tax on capital gains – The Coastland Times

Guest Opinion: Cut state tax on capital gains - The Coastland Times

Fact: John Hood suggests cutting the state tax on capital gains in North Carolina to make the tax code friendlier to growth and investment.

A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says ‘No’

A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says ‘No’

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.

How Did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Change Cost Recovery?

How Did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Change Cost Recovery?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced 100 percent bonus depreciation for short-lived assets from September 27, 2017, until January 1, 2023.

Why We’re Closely Watching Moore v. U.S.

Why We’re Closely Watching Moore v. U.S.

The Moore v. United States case involves the question of “unrealized income” and its taxation. The plaintiffs, Charles and Kathleen Moore, are challenging the constitutionality of the Section 965 transition tax. The Supreme Court is expected to release an opinion soon, which could have significant impacts on tax policy, potentially reducing federal tax revenues. The ruling may also affect the implementation of the global minimum tax agreement known as Pillar Two. Additionally, the case could lead to changes in the timing of taxes and even preemptively strike down some wealth tax proposals.

Submission of tax returns begins

Submission of tax returns begins

The submission of the 2023 personal income tax declaration through the TaxisNet online system has begun. The obligation to submit the declaration applies to salaried employees, pensioners, and self-employed individuals with gross total income exceeding €19,500. The deadline for submission and payment is July 31, 2024.

UAE corporate tax: Maximise benefits by enjoying exemptions and opting reliefs

UAE corporate tax: Maximise benefits by enjoying exemptions and opting reliefs

Certain resident juridical persons, such as government entities, government-controlled entities, businesses engaged in natural resource extraction, those involved in non-extractive natural resource businesses, and natural persons with business revenue below Dh1 million in a Gregorian calendar year, are exempt from corporate tax.

As wealth inequality rises in Cyprus both people and democracy suffer

As wealth inequality rises in Cyprus both people and democracy suffer

Cyprus households have a median net wealth of €200,400 in 2021, with the top 10% holding 46.1% of the net wealth. Wealth inequality is increasing, with the Gini coefficient for wealth distribution rising. Inheritance and bequests are a major factor in explaining wealth inequality. Returns to capital have grown faster than returns to labor, leading to greater wealth accumulation by households owning capital. High wealth inequality has profound socioeconomic effects and political consequences in shaping election outcomes and policies.

EU demands clarity from Microsoft on AI risks in Bing

EU demands clarity from Microsoft on AI risks in Bing

The European Commission could fine Microsoft if it doesn’t provide adequate information on risks stemming from generative AI features in search engine Bing by May 27.

Reduction in small business tax passes in House of Assembly

Reduction in small business tax passes in House of Assembly

Fact: The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024.