Cyprus fully supports the joint effort by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to get both sides of the war in Gaza to meet next week and resume talks on a ceasefire and release of hostages. President Nikos Christodoulides stated on Friday that he, “fully endorses (the statement by) Presidents Joe Biden, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi … Read more
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (August 7) said “we heard the people” as she confirmed revised real estate indexation rules in the Parliament. With the relaxed rules, taxpayers will get more flexibility in calculating their long-term capital gains tax.”The amendment gives taxpayers a choice to calculate and see what works better for them. The current amendment … Read more
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz isn’t generally regarded as a tax policy guy, but tax analysts and lawmakers say Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate has supervised the most dramatic shift toward progressive tax policy of any state in the country.While more than two dozen governors slashed individual and corporate taxes during the post-Covid period, … Read more
POWER HUNGRY | Second in a Seattle Times and ProPublica series about the impact of data centers in Washington. This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Seattle Times. Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The … Read more
Caitlin ReillyCQ-Roll Call(TNS) WASHINGTON — The Senate fell short as expected Thursday of the 60 votes needed to start debate on a $79 billion tax bill that would deliver financial relief to businesses and low-income families, amid opposition from most Republicans and some on the majority side of the aisle as well. Though the procedural … Read more
Joan McGuireIP 17 already has opponents including business groups and Gov. Kotek. Share this article!A proposal on the November ballot that would pay each Oregonian $750 per year has gained a few high-profile critics including a prominent business organization and the state’s Democratic governor.Initiative Petition 17 would significantly raise corporate taxes to fund a one-of-a-kind … Read more
Turkey is planning major tax changes as part of an economic reform proposal that aims to shore up government revenue, reduce inflation and “create a fairer system”.The parliament, controlled by a coalition led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), will vote next week on a package of major new fiscal laws, … Read more
In the near future, the Cyprus property market is expected to continue on its dynamic path, however, it will not be a bed of roses, and strategic planning will be crucial to navigate changes and challenges ahead. In the next couple of years, we should expect to experience moderate growth as high interest rates stabilise … Read more
Donald Trump reduced the corporate tax rate from 28% to 21% during his previous presidency and intends to further reduce it to 15% if elected again this year. Now, Trump proposes lowering the corporate tax rate to 15%, potentially cutting the US corporate tax rate by nearly half.In a wide-ranging interview on business and the … Read more
A growing number of wealthy Indians are reportedly seeking to switch their citizenships to havens that offer tax benefits, safety, better lifestyle options, and fewer regulations. A recent report by Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship by investment, claims that nearly 4,300 Indian millionaires are expected to leave the country in … Read more