How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State’s Biggest Corporate Giveaways

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State’s Biggest Corporate Giveaways

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Seattle Times. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Reporting Highlights Job Promises: Washington lawmakers approved a tax break for data centers to create more jobs in rural Washington, but they can’t say … Read more

Frustrated with Tipping? No Tax on Tips Could Make It Worse

Frustrated with Tipping? No Tax on Tips Could Make It Worse

Trump “No Tax on Tips” Proposal: Details & Analysis Skip to content Home • Blog • Frustrated with Tipping? No Tax on Tips Could Make It Worse 72 percent of Americans have seen an expansion of tipping expectations over the past five years. While some Americans are certainly frustrated about the trend, one recent policy … Read more

Opinion | A muddled mess of a solution to SF’s tax crisis

Opinion | A muddled mess of a solution to SF’s tax crisis

The political class in San Francisco has reached a consensus on a proposal to reform the city’s tax code. The proposal includes small tax cuts for large corporations, no taxes for small businesses, and aims to reduce reliance on a few big corporations to fund the city. However, the proposal is seen as incremental and not radical enough by some, with concerns about the temporary nature of the cuts, the risk of concentration among top taxpayers, and the retention of anti-business measures like the Overpaid Executive Gross Receipts Tax. Additionally, the proposal will need to be voted on by citizens in November, adding complexity to the process.

ATO targets directors over $2.5 billion in unpaid super, GST, employee income tax

ATO targets directors over $2.5 billion in unpaid super, GST, employee income tax

The Tax Office is increasing action against company directors to recover .5 billion in unpaid taxes. Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) have increased by 320% in the past eight months, making directors personally liable for company tax debts. Directors who ignore DPNs may face serious consequences like asset seizure, bankruptcy, or wage garnishment by the ATO.

Public urged to think before , ‘saving orphaned’ moufflon lambs

Public urged to think before , ‘saving orphaned’ moufflon lambs

Fact: Wildlife services advise that most lone newborn moufflons are not orphaned and should be left undisturbed in their natural habitat to ensure their survival.