Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure • Oregon Capital Chronicle

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

VP Pick Tim Walz Enacted Progressive Tax Reforms in Minnesota

VP Pick Tim Walz Enacted Progressive Tax Reforms in Minnesota

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

‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

'Walz checks,' free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz's record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

Politics ‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals Noah Sheidlower 2024-08-06T16:06:24Z 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 … Read more

Flight-to-safety in markets, geopolitical tensions escalate

Flight-to-safety in markets, geopolitical tensions escalate

Safe-haven flows dominate financial markets at the beginning of the week as investors react to the latest news surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict. S&P will release revisions to July PMI data for the Euro area, Germany and the UK on Monday, while later in the day, the ISM Services PMI report for July will be featured in … Read more

Robert Reich debunks the myth that ‘corporate tax cuts create jobs’

Robert Reich debunks the myth that 'corporate tax cuts create jobs'

I’m tired of hearing Republicans claim that we should reduce taxes on corporations because corporate tax cuts create jobs. It’s untrue. Also untrue are the repeated Republican assertions that tax increases on corporations, and regulations requiring corporations to better protect the health and safety of their consumers and workers and the environment, are “job killers.” … Read more

Budget 2024: All eyes are now on the Finance Minister. From IT changes to corporate tax tweak, here are key things | Mint

Budget 2024: All eyes are now on the Finance Minister. From IT changes to corporate tax tweak, here are key things | Mint

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. This critical document will outline the government’s revenue and expenditure plans, influencing economic growth and stability across the nation. Understanding the budget’s implications for individuals and businesses alike is essential for informed financial decision-making.Also Read | … Read more

Crucial debate set for House on Corporate Income Tax agency

Crucial debate set for House on Corporate Income Tax agency

Created: Jul 19, 2024 07:25 AM The creation of a new tax agency to deal with the upcoming Corporate Income Tax is to go before MPs today in the House of Assembly.A long debate can be expected over the momentous legislation, which includes the penalty of a $100,000 fine and up to two years’ imprisonment … Read more

Vanuatu, Antigua, Panama…: Countries where you can buy citizenship for as low as Rs 1 crore

Vanuatu, Antigua, Panama...: Countries where you can buy citizenship for as low as Rs 1 crore

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

Optimism justified, despite election uncertainties

Optimism justified, despite election uncertainties

The S&P 500 hitting its 35th record high this year shows the market is well-prepared to handle any uncertainties that may arise from the US presidential campaign, according to the CEO of  leading independent financial advisory and fintech. “Despite this remarkable performance, the looming uncertainty surrounding the US presidential campaign could lead to a market … Read more

Lower personal, business income taxes take effect in Georgia • The Georgia Virtue

Lower personal, business income taxes take effect in Georgia • The Georgia Virtue

(The Center Square) — Several tax changes took effect on Monday, the start of fiscal 2025, including a decrease in Georgia’s personal and corporate income tax rates. House Bill 1015 lowers Georgia’s personal income tax rate to 5.39% from 5.49%, while HB 1023 sets the corporate income tax rate — previously 5.75% — to the same level as … Read more