Josh Shapiro, a V.P. Contender, Criticized U.S. Steel Takeover and Defended His Tax Cuts

Josh Shapiro, a V.P. Contender, Criticized U.S. Steel Takeover and Defended His Tax Cuts

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is one of several Democrats in consideration to become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, expressed on Tuesday his opposition to the proposed takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing his reservations about its potential impact on workers in his state.Mr. Shapiro’s comments came during an event … Read more

Capital Allowances in Europe, 2024

Capital Allowances in Europe, 2024

Capital Allowances in Europe, 2024 | Tax Foundation Skip to content capital allowances play an important role in a country’s corporate tax baseThe tax base is the total amount of income, property, assets, consumption, transactions, or other economic activity subject to taxation by a tax authority. A narrow tax base is non-neutral and inefficient. A … Read more

AICPA Comments on Proposed Regs on Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock

AICPA Comments on Proposed Regs on Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the excise tax on repurchase of corporate stock proposed regulations, which address the application of the new excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock under section 4501. Section 4501(a) was enacted as part … Read more

Dallas tax firm Ryan acquires Altus Group’s property tax business in $500 million deal

Dallas tax firm Ryan acquires Altus Group’s property tax business in $500 million deal

Ryan — a Dallas-based company that describes itself as the largest business-specific tax services and software firm in the world — announced Tuesday that it is acquiring the property tax wing of Canadian commercial real estate services and software company Altus Group Limited.The deal is worth $700 million in Canadian currency ($500 million in the … Read more

MSP, loan waiver and crop insurance, crucial issues for farmers

MSP, loan waiver and crop insurance, crucial issues for farmers

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance faced huge setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections in the agrarian belts of the country. The BJP lost in at least 38 seats in five States where the farmers’ movement against the policies of the Narendra Modi government was strong. This government is a continuation of the first … Read more

Moody, ’s: Hellenic Bank ratings on review for upgrade

Moody, ’s: Hellenic Bank ratings on review for upgrade

Moody’s Ratings has placed all Hellenic Bank ratings and assessments on review for upgrade, with the exception of the Prime-2 short-term Counterparty Risk Ratings (CRRs) and Prime-2(cr) short-term Counterparty Risk (CR) Assessment which have been affirmed. “This announcement reflects our strong financial performance and strategic development,” the bank said in a brief statement. Last month, … Read more

Budget to usher in minimum corporate tax rule under ‘Pillar-2’

Budget to usher in minimum corporate tax rule under ‘Pillar-2’

The Central government is likely to announce India’s adoption of “Pillar-2” tax regime anchored by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in the coming Budget, as part of the country’s efforts to support and benefit from the global system combating tax avoidance.The Finance Bill, 2024, passed after the interim Budget presentation, will be … Read more

Robinhood bets big on crypto with $200 million deal for Bitstamp

Robinhood bets big on crypto with $200 million deal for Bitstamp

Trading platform Robinhood Markets (HOOD.O) said on Thursday it has agreed to buy crypto exchange Bitstamp for about $200 million in cash, speeding up a broader push into digital assets with its biggest-ever deal.Robinhood, whose shares were up 3.4 per cent before the bell, has been looking to expand its product offerings to become a … Read more

The fine print of Russia’s proposed tax hikes on personal income and corporate profits — Meduza

The fine print of Russia’s proposed tax hikes on personal income and corporate profits — Meduza

Fact: Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted legislation to reintroduce progressive taxes on personal income, with the progressive scale starting with annual incomes exceeding 2.4 million rubles (,100).

Everton takeover by US private equity firm falls through

Everton takeover by US private equity firm falls through

– Everton’s takeover agreement with prospective owner 777 Partners has expired.
– 777 Partners failed to complete the acquisition of Farhad Moshiri’s majority stake by the deadline.
– The deal was delayed as 777 Partners struggled to meet the necessary conditions outlined by the Premier League.
– Everton is now free to talk to other interested investors.
– Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor is considering Everton as an opportunity for investment.