Democrats in the Senate are daring their GOP colleagues to vote against a $78 billion tax package that would expand the child tax credit and boost tax breaks for companies with large capital and domestic research expenditures. A procedural vote on the stalled bill, which passed the House in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in January … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Personal Finance Taxes Kim Moody: A corporation in Estonia pays zero corporate tax unless and until profits are distributed to its shareholdersPublished Jul 30, 2024 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 4 minute read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks at … Read more
An Asian elephant gave birth to twins in Thailand (image above, AFP), a rare event for this endangered species, after a perilous birth that injured a caregiver. Eighteen minutes after an 80-kilogramme male was born on Friday night, a 60-kilogram female elephant was born, and the mother, Pangjamjuri, suffered a nervous breakdown. A member of … Read more
A felony conviction just months ahead of a presidential race in the United States is unheard of. Yet Donald J. Trump has become the first former president and the first GOP candidate to be convicted by a New York jury on all 34 counts in his criminal case of hush-money. Trump himself called the verdict … Read more
President Biden is proposing a tax hike on savings, including a 45% tax on capital gains, which would negatively impact retirement savings for millions of Americans. Biden’s proposed tax increases on investment are driven by the government’s addiction to spending, with a proposed federal budget of .3 trillion and .9 trillion in future tax hikes. These taxes will result in lower spending and reduced savings for families, affecting their ability to save for retirement. Biden’s policies are seen as detrimental to individuals and the economy, as they will hinder investment and economic growth.
Portugal turned a 2-1 deficit into a dramatic 3-2 victory over Serbia in the Uefa under 17 championship final.
Recognizing the State of Palestine is fully in line with international law and UN resolutions, serving as an opportunity to revive the peace process between the two sides, according to Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin. This recognition empowers the Palestinian government to fulfill its duties and address the daily needs of its citizens.
Real Madrid won their 15th European Cup by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final.
Italy scraped past England on penalties after the tie ended level at 1-1 after 90 minutes at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on Thursday night, to book their place in the Uefa under 17 championship semi finals.The game was fast paced from the start, with both sides at ease zipping the ball around the pitch … Read more
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people are facing worsening hunger.