Elements of a clean core and why it matters for corporate tax

Elements of a clean core and why it matters for corporate tax

Exploring the transformative impact of SAP Clean Core on financial data management for streamlined operations and improved compliance. ← Blog home In the realm of financial data management, SAP Clean Core is changing the way businesses handle their financial information. This new strategy simplifies and streamlines financial data within SAP systems, propelling organizations towards enhanced … Read more

Corporate taxation in Spain: analyzing efficiency and revenue potential – Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Corporate taxation in Spain: analyzing efficiency and revenue potential - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Abstract This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of Spain’s corporate tax system through the lens of the Laffer curve and Buoyancy index, assessing its efficiency in generating revenue. The study finds that Spain is nearing the Laffer curve’s optimal tax rate, beyond which tax revenue may decrease with rate hikes. The Buoyancy index reveals a … Read more

Markets cautious ahead of US PCE inflation

Markets cautious ahead of US PCE inflation

Following mixed action in financial markets on Thursday, investors are clinging to a cautious stance on Friday. The US economic docket will feature Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for June, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, alongside Personal Income and Personal Spending figures. Finally, the University of Michigan will release revisions to … 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

Direct tax mop-up rises 19.5% to ₹5.74-lakh cr so far in FY25

Direct tax mop-up rises 19.5% to ₹5.74-lakh cr so far in FY25

Building on the strong show seen in financial year 2023-24, Net Direct Taxes collections have surged 19.54 per cent to ₹ 5.74-lakh crore till July 11 this fiscal, official data released by CBDT showed.In the same period (upto July 11) last fiscal, the net direct tax collections stood at ₹4.80-lakh crore.The latest reading of ₹5.74 … Read more

Budget 2024: Industry players suggest govt to simplify tax system, give relief to middle class

Budget 2024: Industry players suggest govt to simplify tax system, give relief to middle class

Image Source : INDIA TV Budget 2024 Budget 2024: In the general budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, the focus should be on providing relief to taxpayers, especially those in the lower-income group, to boost consumption, Industry leaders suggested to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Sitharaman is set to present the full budget for 2024-25 on … Read more

IRS Issues Final Regulations For Tax On Corporate Stock Buybacks

IRS Issues Final Regulations For Tax On Corporate Stock Buybacks

proposed regulations that would provide new guidance related to the tax. Those regulations were made final on June 28, 2024, and scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on July 3, 2024. Corporate Buybacks A stock buyback is precisely what it sounds like a company repurchases shares from its shareholders directly or from the open … Read more

Budget 2024: A look at what corporate India expects from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2024: A look at what corporate India expects from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget 2024: Industry leaders requested a host of considerations in the upcoming full Union Budget 2024 during their pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on June 20. Expectations listed by India Inc. during the two-hour interaction include a reduction in the income tax burden for the common man, an increase in capital expenditure, … Read more

ECB, US data to dominate action

ECB, US data to dominate action

Following Wednesday’s choppy action in foreign exchange markets, investors are gearing up for key events that could ramp up the volatility. The European Central Bank will announce monetary policy decisions on Thursday and the US economic calendar will feature weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Unit Labor Costs data for the first quarter ahead of Friday’s … Read more

India, ’s Modi, allies to meet after humbling election verdict, markets down in early trade

India, ’s Modi, allies to meet after humbling election verdict, markets down in early trade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats in the general election, falling 32 seats short of an outright majority. The weakened majority could pose challenges for the government’s reform agenda, but policy continuity is expected to persist. Modi’s alliance won 293 seats, enough to form a government, but he may have to depend on regional parties for support. Despite a reduced victory margin for Modi in his own seat, necessary reforms are still feasible. The opposition INDIA alliance, led by Rahul Gandhi’s Congress party, won 230 seats and is expected to discuss a future course of action.