Canada’s capital-gains tax change continues decades-old debate over economic growth and tax fairness

Canada’s capital-gains tax change continues decades-old debate over economic growth and tax fairness

The fact described in the text is that Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced an increase in the capital-gains inclusion rate to 66 per cent for corporations and trusts, and for individuals on gains above 0,000, in order to raise nearly billion over five years to pay for housing initiatives.

Biden tax plan would pummel average Americans – West Hawaii Today

Biden tax plan would pummel average Americans - West Hawaii Today

President Joe Biden’s 2025 budget blueprint, if implemented, would result in record spending, soaring debt, trillion-dollar deficits, and higher taxes, particularly on corporations. Despite Biden’s promise not to increase taxes on those earning less than 0,000 a year, the proposed corporate tax hikes would ultimately impact all Americans, including middle-class families. The plan mirrors Bernie Sanders’ approach of targeting corporations, but experts argue that these taxes are ultimately passed on to consumers, employees, and investors, including those with pension plans and retirement accounts. Republicans may use these economic realities to challenge Biden’s proposals in the upcoming campaign.

Digital Taxation around the World

Digital Taxation around the World

Digital Taxation around the World | Tax Foundation Skip to content taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. policies, a significant number of countries adopted unilateral tax measures targeted at digital businesses, … Read more

Forestry department warns against illegal tree felling

Forestry department warns against illegal tree felling

Felling trees for Easter bonfires in Cyprus is illegal and punishable by a fine of up to €5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year. No permission will be given to cut down trees for bonfires, and the forestry department urges extra caution due to higher-than-usual temperatures during Easter celebrations. Lighting fires in state forests or within 2km of their edges is prohibited and punishable by imprisonment of up to ten years and/or a fine of up to €50,000. Smoke or fire in or near a forest should be reported to the nearest forestry station or by calling 1407 or 112.

Biden Embraces a Wealth Tax to Address Racial Wealth Inequality

Biden Embraces a Wealth Tax to Address Racial Wealth Inequality

President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have proposed a massive wealth tax redistribution scheme, including taxes on unrealized gains, in their Fiscal Year 2025 proposal.

Alphamega rewards shoppers with MasterChef tableware

Alphamega rewards shoppers with MasterChef tableware

Alphamega Hypermarkets is rewarding customers with a new promotional offer as part of the “Stick & Win” reward scheme, giving away high-quality MasterChef tableware sets. Customers can collect digital coupons with each purchase to obtain various sets of dinnerware at a reduced price. The offer is available until September 1, 2024, or while stocks last, and only registered members of the Alphamega Family loyalty programme can participate. Customers must present their original receipt at an in-store customer service center to save coupons to the app and redeem products.

Doctors concerned over Okypy finances

Doctors concerned over Okypy finances

– State doctors’ union Pasyki expressed concerns about the finances of state health services organisation Okypy.
– They questioned whether one year is enough for Okypy to balance its finances and become financially independent.
– They raised concerns about the fate of public hospitals if government plans to balance Okypy’s finances do not work.
– Parliament voted to extend provisions to cover Okypy’s budget deficits until May 31, 2025.
– The government decided to keep covering Okypy’s deficits to secure the “public interest” as it is a core provider within Gesy.

Views from the nation’s press

Views from the nation’s press

President Joe Biden’s budget proposal includes plans to increase corporate tax rates, which could ultimately result in higher costs for consumers and impact low- and middle-income Americans more than raising individual income tax rates. The proposal is criticized for potentially hurting average workers who rely on investments in pension plans, 401(k)s, and other vehicles for long-term benefit.

New round of compensation coming from north, ’s property commission

New round of compensation coming from north, ’s property commission

The ‘government’ in the north has secured £68 million sterling (€79 million) to pay compensation to Greek Cypriots who applied to the Immovable Property Commission (IPC) and whose claims were processed by the end of 2020.