There is increasing attention on the U.S.’s Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) tax and its interaction with new minimum tax rates taking effect around the world under the international Pillar Two initiative. GILTI is currently being reviewed in detail by tax authorities who are looking at how the U.S. might align it with the international … Read more
Statutory corporate tax rates are stabilising worldwide after a lengthy period of falling rates, according to new OECD data released today. The 2024 edition of OECD Corporate Tax Statistics shows that average statutory corporate income tax (CIT) rates have remained steady at 21.1% over the past three years. This follows a two-decade period that saw … Read more
Vietnam’s draft Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law proposes changes to incentive eligibility, taxation on capital transfers by foreign investors, and aims to address limitations hindering integration with international best tax practices. Investors and businesses planning market entry or expansion should closely monitor the draft CIT law’s development and prepare for potential impacts on their strategies … Read more
As we find ourselves in a crucial period of economic transition, with positive but slowing growth, we are facing some critical policy decisions with major impacts on consumers, the retail industry and the broader economy. National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz recently highlighted that, much like in 2017, we are in a phase of waiting … Read more
The title page reads, “Mandate for Leadership, the Conservative Promise — Project 2025, Presidential Transition Project.” What follows are 920 pages of sweeping changes for the “next conservative president” to put into effect or, if not sufficiently empowered, to recommend to Congress. From abortion to veterans affairs, the anthology of 30 chapters, each by a … Read more
A planned 1% cut in the corporation tax rate from next year is expected to cost the state around €38 million annually, Finance Minister Gilles Roth said on Tuesday.Under the plan, the corporate tax rate will be reduced from 17% at present to 16% from 1 January next year, bringing it in line with the … Read more
Having secured a landslide victory as expected in last week’s election, Labour’s Keir Starmer has a unique opportunity to reshape the UK’s financial landscape by positioning it as a global cryptocurrency hub, according to the CEO of a leading financial advisory and fintech. “To date, Starmer’s stance on crypto remains somewhat nebulous,” said Nigel Green … Read more
Navigating the complex world of business taxes is no small feat, especially for small business owners who already wear many hats. That’s where a business tax lawyer comes in. They provide invaluable support and guidance, ensuring your business stays compliant and financially healthy. Here are some key benefits of hiring a business tax lawyer for … Read more
President Yoon Suk Yeol announces the Dynamic Economy Roadmap and the Economic Policy Direction for the latter half of the year at the Blue House in central Seoul on Wednesday. [YONHAP] The government plans to reduce corporate and inheritance taxes for companies in the “value-up program” and more than double the number of foreign … Read more
For personal reasons, part of me wants the process to form a 501(c)(3) as simple as possible. I volunteer with the local high school’s parent-teacher organization (PTO), and by this time next year the organization must secure its tax-exempt status as a nonprofit public charity advancing education.That’s because our school district will no longer manage the financial assets of … Read more