STT, PIT spikes lift net direct tax receipts 22.5%

STT, PIT spikes lift net direct tax receipts 22.5%

India’s net direct tax collections’ growth accelerated to 22.5% by August 11, from a 19.54% recorded a month ago, led by a 30% spike in Personal Income Tax (PIT) revenues and a 111% surge in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) receipts, even as corporate tax inflows grew a mere 5.9% from last year.Data from the Central … Read more

Shapiro backs ‘aggressive’ corporate tax cuts in Pennsylvania as Harris campaign vets him for VP

Shapiro backs 'aggressive' corporate tax cuts in Pennsylvania as Harris campaign vets him for VP

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2024.Hannah Beier | Getty ImagesPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro defended his support for “aggressive” corporate tax cuts, a position that could rankle some of his fellow Democrats but which has won him support from the state’s … Read more

China Tax Incentive for Green and Digital Upgrade of Special Equipment

China Tax Incentive for Green and Digital Upgrade of Special Equipment

A new China tax incentive aims to encourage companies to invest in digital and smart upgrades of special equipment. Companies upgrading certain equipment that aids environmental protection and safe production can enjoy a deduction of the investment at a rate of 10 percent from their corporate income tax payable. We explain the requirements of the … Read more

Georgia’s June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%

Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent … Read more

Malta third highest in EU ranking of corporate tax income

Malta third highest in EU ranking of corporate tax income

Corporate income tax remains one of Malta’s most significant sources of revenue at almost 15% of its total tax income, the EU’s latest taxation report for 2023 says. Malta ranked third in the EU, after Cyprus (18.1%) and Ireland (21.5%) where corporate income tax forms a significant proportion of its state revenues. Malta still has … Read more

June Net Tax Revenues Up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD Down 3.4% • The Georgia Virtue

June Net Tax Revenues Up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD Down 3.4% • The Georgia Virtue

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent … Read more

Congress’ Jairam Ramesh targets Modi govt, says ‘Corporate tax cut gave Rs 2 lakh crore to billionaires’

Congress' Jairam Ramesh targets Modi govt, says 'Corporate tax cut gave Rs 2 lakh crore to billionaires'

The Congress party on Sunday said that personal income tax collections have far surpassed corporate tax collections. They have vehemently accused the government of allowing billionaires to benefit from over Rs 2 lakh crore in tax cuts, while the middle class continues to endure high taxation.This criticism came a day after data from the Central … Read more

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress

NEW DELHI: With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress alleged on Sunday that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the “pockets of billionaires,” while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation.The opposition party’s attack on the government came a … Read more

Corporate tax cut put Rs 2 lakh crore in billionaires’ pockets: Cong

BY Agencies14 July 2024 5:36 PM GMT New Delhi: With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the “pockets of billionaires”, while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation. The opposition … Read more

India’s net direct tax collection jumps 19.54% this fiscal year till July 11

India's net direct tax collection jumps 19.54% this fiscal year till July 11

India’s net direct tax collection recorded a significant growth of 19.54 per cent in FY25, amounting to Rs 5.74 lakh crore as of July 11, according to the data released by the income tax department on Friday.The net direct tax collection stood at Rs 4.80 lakh crore in FY24 during the same period, marking a … Read more