Christodoulides outlines Cyprus economic strategy in London

Christodoulides outlines Cyprus economic strategy in London

President Nikos Christodoulides presented the government’s economic strategy to attract investments, which includes fiscal discipline, bold reforms, and a stable financial sector. He also emphasized efforts to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the Cypriot economy. Additionally, he attended a dinner celebrating 90 years since the founding of the ‘Greek Cypriot Brotherhood’ and was appointed as a patron of the organization.

Daleela resumes Limassol-Piraeus ferry

Daleela resumes Limassol-Piraeus ferry

The Daleela passenger and car ferry will resume its sailings from Limassol to Piraeus from the end of May to early September, with ticket prices slightly up from last year. The ferry carried 7,407 passengers, 2,496 vehicles, and 455 pets last year, earning the operator an annual subsidy of €5.5 million. The ferry will depart on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket sales will start on April 17.

How IRS Direct Free File Fights Back Against Corporate Greed

How IRS Direct Free File Fights Back Against Corporate Greed

Tax prep companies like Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block are taking an extra 9 hours and 0 from their average customer in low-income neighborhoods. These companies target low-income Black and Brown communities, coercing them into paying for services that are actually available for free. They use deceptive advertising, overcharging, and hiding free options to exploit economically disadvantaged communities. The companies primarily hire unqualified preparers and saturate neighborhoods with their services. The IRS Direct File pilot program offers a free alternative to costly tax preparation services in 12 states, empowering working-class people to keep money in their pockets.

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax – Equitable Growth

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax - Equitable Growth

– Corporate taxpayers with billion in income would pay 21 percent on their first 0 million in income, 25 percent on 0 million of their income, and 30 percent on billion of their income, resulting in a total tax bill of 6 million and an average tax rate of 27.3 percent.
– Graduated rate of corporate taxation was a feature of the corporate tax until recently.
– Approximately 99.7 percent of corporate taxpayers fall below the thresholds of million in tax payments.
– 87 percent of tax payments are made by corporations above the million tax payment threshold.
– Companies with tax payments of more than 0 million generate about billion in additional tax revenue.
– Tax revenues would increase by about billion in 2019 with the proposed reform.
– The tax code can discourage market power by levying a higher tax on firms likely to exercise it.
– International tax cooperation can limit tax competition pressures and reduce profit-shifting incentives.
– Market power provides a rationale for reconsidering tax preferences for very-high-profit large companies.
– Graduated corporate tax brackets would be straightforward to administer, especially for large companies.
– Tax policy should distinguish the normal return to capital from the above-normal return to capital to improve efficiency and equity of capital taxation.

IESBA sets ethics standards for corporate tax planning

IESBA sets ethics standards for corporate tax planning

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has released ethical standards for business tax planning in response to concerns about tax avoidance by multinational companies.

Keve event educates businesses on cybersecurity issues

Keve event educates businesses on cybersecurity issues

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Digital Security Authority (DSA) co-organized the second “Cyber Security Weekend” in Larnaca to raise awareness among businesses on cybersecurity issues. Executives from 10 companies attended the event, where they were informed about cybersecurity on a theoretical level and engaged in face-to-face meetings with specialized companies in the cybersecurity sector. The initiative was well-received, and there are plans to establish the Cyber Security Weekend as an annual event. Gartner research has identified cybersecurity as one of the most pressing issues for businesses in 2024, highlighting trends such as Generative AI, unsecure employee behavior, third-party risks, continuous threat exposure, boardroom communication gaps, and identity-first approaches to security.

IRS offers tax relief to corporations

IRS offers tax relief to corporations

The IRS is waiving penalties for companies that fail to pay their estimated taxes for the first quarter for the corporate alternative minimum tax.

Alberta business groups share concern over potential tax hikes as Ottawa balances new spending and fiscal guardrails

Alberta business groups share concern over potential tax hikes as Ottawa balances new spending and fiscal guardrails

The text discusses economists’ expectations of tax increases in the federal budget announcement, with speculation that new taxes may target corporations and the wealthy. Lindsay Tedds, an economist at the University of Calgary, mentioned the need for revenue to bridge spending gaps. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed that Canada’s deficit won’t increase in the upcoming budget. There is concern in the business community about potential windfall taxes on the oil and gas sector and grocery chains. The federal government has not revealed its strategy, but there is speculation about possible tax increases.

LILLEY: Trudeau budget expected to have job-killing tax hikes in it

LILLEY: Trudeau budget expected to have job-killing tax hikes in it

The fact described in the text is that the NDP plans embraced by Trudeau will involve tax increases on high-income earners and corporations, rather than the middle class.

Federal budget to include tax hikes for wealthiest Canadians, some corporations

Federal budget to include tax hikes for wealthiest Canadians, some corporations

The federal government will make tax changes in Tuesday’s budget aimed at raising more revenue from wealthy Canadians and certain corporations.