Economy Oregon residents will vote in November on a $1,600 annual universal basic income Katie Balevic 2024-08-16T15:29:34Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Twitter … Read more
Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out swinging against a November ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to every Oregonian. Top Democrats in the House and Senate joined their Republican colleagues and Gov. Tina Kotek in opposing Measure 118, also referred to as the Oregon Rebate. … Read more
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
July 18, 2024 July 18, 2024 State lawmakers across the country navigated budget challenges and slowing revenue growth in 2024. This challenge was made worse by the winding down of temporary federal pandemic aid, coinciding with deep, permanent tax cuts. The impact of those tax cuts becomes clearer as they weigh on the ability of … Read more
MTN Group’s commitment to shared value in Africa extends beyond providing essential connectivity. In 2023, our total tax contribution to governments across all markets increased by more than 12% to R61.7 billion. This figure encompasses the direct corporate taxes we pay, indirect taxes, operating licence fees, payroll taxes, property rates, dividend taxes and withholding taxes. “Our … Read more
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways: The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit, making New Jersey’s business taxes … Read more
Analysis: Morningstar DBRS Just a day to the UK general election on 4th July and a change in government looks imminent. The Labour party has continued to lead in the voting intention polls and if polls prove right, Labour will form the next government. After 14 years of a Conservative-led government, a change to Labour … Read more
On June 6-7, 2024, over 20 union representatives from the Caribbean region convened at the historic headquarters of the Antiguan Workers’ Union for a workshop on corporate tax justice and sustainable development models. The event, part of the NUTJ’s global capacity-building efforts, featured insights on corporate tax avoidance, emphasising the necessity of analysing CIT policy … Read more
Loading…Loading…President Biden is pushing for significant changes to make big corporations pay more taxes and quadruple the tax on stock buybacks, which benefit wealthy investors and CEOs with low-tax payouts. He wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28% and the corporate minimum tax to 21%.Don’t Miss:Biden’s plan aims to fix the problem of … Read more
Loading…Loading…The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised a red flag on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to exacerbate inequality, urging governments to take measures to protect their economies.What Happened: The IMF expressed “profound concerns” about the possibility of significant labor disruptions and increased inequality as societies transition to generative AI, according to a report … Read more