‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

MILWAUKEE — Former president Donald Trump is trying to present a more worker-friendly vision of the Republican Party at this week’s convention, but he has continued to make clear in private that he views himself as the best choice for billionaires and big business, according to donors who have attended fundraising events.Even as Trump leans … Read more

Where does JD Vance stand on taxes? Everything you need to know

Where does JD Vance stand on taxes? Everything you need to know

3 big takeaways from Donald Trump’s new interview on the economy

3 big takeaways from Donald Trump's new interview on the economy

Just days before he met with President Joe Biden for a face-to-face debate in June, Donald Trump sat down for an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. The former president spoke about his views on everything from green energy and diet coke to foreign policy and his tax plan. He also floated JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon … Read more

PwC seeks extension of 15% corporate tax for new units

PwC seeks extension of 15% corporate tax for new units

PwC India has recommended the government extend the concessional corporate tax rate of 15% (ended in FY24) for new manufacturing units for a period of at least five years, to boost domestic manufacturing, and foster import substitution. This is a key ask of industry which the Centre should consider for the full Budget, PwC partners … Read more

Trump, ’s choice of pro-crypto JD Vance is a ‘stroke of genius’

Trump, ’s choice of pro-crypto JD Vance is a ‘stroke of genius’

Donald Trump’s choice of Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election has been branded as a “masterstroke” by the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory and fintech for his pro-cryptocurrency approach. Trump selected the Ohio senator, ending months of speculation about the Republican nominee’s choice to help him challenge … Read more

Malta third highest in EU ranking of corporate tax income

Malta third highest in EU ranking of corporate tax income

Corporate income tax remains one of Malta’s most significant sources of revenue at almost 15% of its total tax income, the EU’s latest taxation report for 2023 says. Malta ranked third in the EU, after Cyprus (18.1%) and Ireland (21.5%) where corporate income tax forms a significant proportion of its state revenues. Malta still has … Read more

Trump backs a corporate tax cut, which JD Vance opposed before he became the VP pick | Semafor

Trump backs a corporate tax cut, which JD Vance opposed before he became the VP pick | Semafor

Former President Donald Trump said he’d support cutting the corporate tax rate to 15% from its current level of 21%, a move Sen. JD Vance said he opposed two months ago before he became Trump’s running mate.That difference reflects the difficulties in reconciling their ideologies, giving corporate America a bit of whiplash. The Ohio Republican … Read more

The end of this tax break could be ‘very disruptive’ to business owners, expert says — what to know

The end of this tax break could be ‘very disruptive' to business owners, expert says — what to know

Enacted via the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the qualified business income deduction, or QBI, is worth up to 20% of eligible revenue, subject to limitations. That tax break is scheduled to expire after 2025 without changes from Congress, which could affect millions of filers. “It’s something that is very important to a … Read more

What is J.D. Vance’s vision for the economy?

What is J.D. Vance’s vision for the economy?

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), newly selected as Donald Trump’s running mate, rocketed on to the national stage in 2016 after documenting the roots of the MAGA movement in his book “Hillbilly Elegy.” Less than a decade later, the native Ohioan has been tapped to bolster the Republican presidential ticket — bringing a unique brand of … Read more

Corporate Tax Breaks Contribute to Income and Racial Inequality and Shift Resources to Foreign Investors

Corporate Tax Breaks Contribute to Income and Racial Inequality and Shift Resources to Foreign Investors

This report is a modified version of an earlier report ITEP published in collaboration with Liberation in a Generation. 1. Corporate tax cuts and corporate tax avoidance worsen income inequality. When corporations are allowed to pay less in taxes, the ultimate beneficiaries are mainly the owners of corporate stocks, who are concentrated among the wealthiest … Read more