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How owning insurance in a corporation can address changes to the capital gains inclusion rate

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How owning insurance in a corporation can address changes to the capital gains inclusion rate

Open this photo in gallery:Advisors can clear up misconceptions about insurance by having strong product knowledge and a comprehensive grasp of the client’s personal situation, finances and goals.SB/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Sign up for the Globe Advisor weekly newsletter for professional financial advisors. For more from Globe Advisor, visit our homepage.The increase in the capital … Read more

NRIs: Are you filing income tax returns of 2023 in India? Know this!

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NRIs: Are you filing income tax returns of 2023 in India? Know this!

NRIs need to pay tax on income that arises in India for the financial year of 2023, which runs from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.

Buses for special needs passengers delivered

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Buses for special needs passengers delivered

Fact: Eight small buses equipped with passenger seats and wheelchair spaces were delivered to special schools and welfare services in Cyprus.

No state scholarships for those avoiding conscription

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No state scholarships for those avoiding conscription

Males who have not completed their military service or who have secured an army deferment for reasons other than their college studies may not apply for a state scholarship.

Next Congress Must Overhaul Tax Code to Make Corporations Pay: Coalition | Common Dreams

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Next Congress Must Overhaul Tax Code to Make Corporations Pay: Coalition | Common Dreams

– More than 100 public interest groups wrote to congressional leaders urging them to pass bold new tax reforms following the expiration of the Trump-era tax cuts in 2025.
– The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been proven to be a failure, with the average worker not seeing the financial benefits promised.
– The groups outlined three goals for tax reform in 2025: making the tax code fairer, raising more revenue for investments in Americans, and supporting economic growth.
– Extending the individual and real estate tax cuts from the TCJA past 2025 would add .6 trillion to the national deficit.
– The coalition believes that Congress should reject the failed approach of the Bush and Trump tax cuts and create a fairer tax code that supports necessary investments and inclusive growth.
– There is strong public support for making the tax system fairer and using the revenues raised to invest in care for families.

‘Back to the dark ages’: forced sterilisation still exists

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‘Back to the dark ages’: forced sterilisation still exists

Forced sterilisation of people with disabilities is legal or not explicitly banned in Cyprus and 11 other EU countries. This practice is considered a violation of human rights and can be a form of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Despite being a criminal offense in Cyprus, mental health laws allow the procedure with guardian consent. Fear, lack of education about sex, and concerns about parenting responsibilities are cited as reasons for forced sterilisation, although less invasive alternatives like the coil are available. The European Disability Forum has campaigned to ban forced sterilisation, but efforts have not been successful in some cases.

The cancer-stricken winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will get a $422 million lump-sum after taxes and says he’ll keep playing the lottery

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The cancer-stricken winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will get a $422 million lump-sum after taxes and says he'll keep playing the lottery

The cancer-stricken winner of the .3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will receive a 2 million lump-sum after taxes and plans to continue playing the lottery.

Greek comedian Katerina Vrana to speak at Leventis Gallery

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Greek comedian Katerina Vrana to speak at Leventis Gallery

Fact: Comedian Katerina Vrana will give a presentation titled ‘Fitting In’ regarding access to art at the A.G. Leventis Gallery in Nicosia on May 15 as part of the 1,2,3…Paint exhibition.