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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at pocket-money prices'

The cheapest cider Tesco sells now costs the same as apple juice at just 1 a litre, despite liquid having a higher alcohol content.
Beer
#economic-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Socialist mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani pitches 2% tax hike on NYC's millionaires to raise $10B for freebie-filled agenda

Zohran Mamdani proposes a 2% tax increase on millionaires to fund extensive social programs in New York City.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Socialist mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani pitches 2% tax hike on NYC's millionaires to raise $10B for freebie-filled agenda

Zohran Mamdani proposes a 2% tax increase on millionaires to fund extensive social programs in New York City.
#public-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Royals and MPs given private HMRC phone line for fast track tax advice

VIPs receive preferential treatment for tax queries through a specialized HMRC helpline, facing significantly shorter wait times than the general public.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Publish tax returns to flush out dodgers | Brief letters

Public disclosure of tax returns could expose tax evasion among the wealthy.
The ongoing debate about welfare cuts frames economic measures against their social impact.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Royals and MPs given private HMRC phone line for fast track tax advice

VIPs receive preferential treatment for tax queries through a specialized HMRC helpline, facing significantly shorter wait times than the general public.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Publish tax returns to flush out dodgers | Brief letters

Public disclosure of tax returns could expose tax evasion among the wealthy.
The ongoing debate about welfare cuts frames economic measures against their social impact.
#public-services
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Hundreds gather to protest San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget cuts

Protesters rallied against proposed service and job cuts in Mayor Lurie's budget, citing anger over potential impacts on city employees and services.
#fiscal-policy
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Republicans Plan to Use a Budgeting Trick to Hide Deficit Created by Extending Trump Tax Cuts

Republicans aim to alter CBO calculations to suggest Trump's 2017 tax cuts have no new cost, favoring the wealthy.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Kathy Hochul and lawmakers' budget deal isn't just late, it's reckless too

Gov. Hochul's budget deal significantly increases spending without addressing key fiscal risks or cuts, which may lead to financial instability.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blow up Albany: Democrats' budget 'debate' is all about how fast to ruin the state

New York's state lawmakers are exacerbating budget issues with plans for increased spending and taxes despite a looming $18.2 billion deficit.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New Yorkers get slammed yet again by a state budget that LITERALLY robs them blind

Gov. Hochul announced a back-room deal on taxation and spending that may lead to further tax hikes in New York.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Leaked memo reveals Angela Rayner called for tax rises before spring statement UK politics live

The 'Be the Chancellor' tool helps users understand the impact of spending and tax choices.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Republicans Plan to Use a Budgeting Trick to Hide Deficit Created by Extending Trump Tax Cuts

Republicans aim to alter CBO calculations to suggest Trump's 2017 tax cuts have no new cost, favoring the wealthy.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Kathy Hochul and lawmakers' budget deal isn't just late, it's reckless too

Gov. Hochul's budget deal significantly increases spending without addressing key fiscal risks or cuts, which may lead to financial instability.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blow up Albany: Democrats' budget 'debate' is all about how fast to ruin the state

New York's state lawmakers are exacerbating budget issues with plans for increased spending and taxes despite a looming $18.2 billion deficit.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New Yorkers get slammed yet again by a state budget that LITERALLY robs them blind

Gov. Hochul announced a back-room deal on taxation and spending that may lead to further tax hikes in New York.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Leaked memo reveals Angela Rayner called for tax rises before spring statement UK politics live

The 'Be the Chancellor' tool helps users understand the impact of spending and tax choices.
#higher-education
#economy
Europe politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Why Europe is dying - and how America can escape its stagnant fate

America is advised against adopting European-style labor laws, as Europe's economy is stagnating and offers fewer job opportunities.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He's the Friendly Taxman.

The Taliban's tax collector, Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, faces the challenge of raising revenue in a struggling Afghan economy post-takeover.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill is at risk - and it's the GOP that could sink it

Trump's budget bill faces internal GOP challenges threatening its potential success.
Europe politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Why Europe is dying - and how America can escape its stagnant fate

America is advised against adopting European-style labor laws, as Europe's economy is stagnating and offers fewer job opportunities.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He's the Friendly Taxman.

The Taliban's tax collector, Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, faces the challenge of raising revenue in a struggling Afghan economy post-takeover.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill is at risk - and it's the GOP that could sink it

Trump's budget bill faces internal GOP challenges threatening its potential success.
#retirement-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Retirement

Can I reinvest my required minimum distribution into stocks or property without paying taxes twice?

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
SF parents

My parents are retiring with just $210k and never invested their money - what's the safest move for their nest egg?

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains - should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Retirement

Can I reinvest my required minimum distribution into stocks or property without paying taxes twice?

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
SF parents

My parents are retiring with just $210k and never invested their money - what's the safest move for their nest egg?

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains - should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

#international-relations
fromIndependent
4 days ago
US politics

David W Higgins: How the Occupied Territories Bill could risk triggering Ireland's own damaging trade war

fromIndependent
4 days ago
US politics

David W Higgins: How the Occupied Territories Bill could risk triggering Ireland's own damaging trade war

#legislation
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass big, beautiful bill'

Trump urged House Republicans to unify for passing his One Big Beautiful Bill Act focused on tax and immigration reforms.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

The proposed budget includes new federal fees for electric vehicles, favoring larger polluting vehicles while putting more financial burden on EV owners.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass big, beautiful bill'

Trump urged House Republicans to unify for passing his One Big Beautiful Bill Act focused on tax and immigration reforms.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

The proposed budget includes new federal fees for electric vehicles, favoring larger polluting vehicles while putting more financial burden on EV owners.
#labour-party
#ireland
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Revealed: The coastal town areas in Ireland with no long-term rentals and hundreds of holiday homes

fromIndependent
2 months ago
EU data protection

Tax relief and marriage: How do you apply, how much can you save and are you entitled to a refund?

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Revealed: The coastal town areas in Ireland with no long-term rentals and hundreds of holiday homes

fromIndependent
2 months ago
EU data protection

Tax relief and marriage: How do you apply, how much can you save and are you entitled to a refund?

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Democrat Rips Red Taker States' Getting Subsidized By Blue Donor States' Like New York: That's Actually Not Fair'

Hakeem Jeffries criticizes GOP members for wanting to maintain SALT deduction cap that unfairly burdens high-tax states.
#france
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Wealthy Britons avoiding more tax than thought, spending watchdog says

Wealthy individuals in Britain may be avoiding more taxes than previously believed, according to the National Audit Office.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

These Canadian millionaires are asking for tax increases but just for themselves | CBC News

A group of wealthy Canadians is lobbying for higher taxes on the rich to ensure fairer taxation and government support.
#capital-gains
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I'm 53 with $3.7 million in gains on a single stock - should I sell it all and pay $800K in taxes?

Long-term capital gains are taxed favorably but still incur liabilities, urging investors to manage their stock concentrations wisely.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

4 Strategies To Avoid Capital Gains on Inherited Real Estate, 2 of Which Will Earn You Up to $500K

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I'm 53 with $3.7 million in gains on a single stock - should I sell it all and pay $800K in taxes?

Long-term capital gains are taxed favorably but still incur liabilities, urging investors to manage their stock concentrations wisely.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

4 Strategies To Avoid Capital Gains on Inherited Real Estate, 2 of Which Will Earn You Up to $500K

fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

HMRC criticised for misusing terminology in 'don't get caught out' campaign on tax scams

It's good that HMRC is warning taxpayers about scams. But by calling these arrangements 'tax avoidance schemes', they are misusing terminology and potentially misleading the public.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half of pet dogs in Berlin kept illegally as owners boycott' registration rules

When the registration requirement took effect in 2022, dog owners voiced concerns over the additional financial burden and the perceived inconvenience.
Germany news
#government-policy
fromNews
1 month ago
Europe politics

Friday's papers: No remote work deduction, bike benefit bust, and Euribor drops again

fromNews
1 month ago
Europe politics

Friday's papers: No remote work deduction, bike benefit bust, and Euribor drops again

fromCardplayer
1 month ago

North Carolina And Ohio Take Opposite Paths On Sports Betting Tax Hike

These sports gaming [groups] are extremely aggressive... they're in your face all the time. They're getting Ohioans to lose massive amounts of money every year and it seems to me only just and fair that some of the stadiums be paid for by them or a portion of it.
Poker
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

We Hate Paying Taxes

Tax dissatisfaction stems from emotional connections to benefits, not just financial loss. Further transparency can improve trust and attitudes toward taxation.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Your tax refund is a total scam - that blinds us to Washington's spending addiction

The system of automatic tax withholding masks the true burden of taxes, making Americans perceive tax day as a payday instead of a moment of reckoning.
US Elections
#black-americans
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Undocumented migrants who pay their taxes comply with the law, but put themselves at risk by doing so

Undocumented immigrants, like Alex, often pay significant taxes and contribute to society despite being labeled as criminals.
#journalism
#inflation
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Mounting pressure for wealth tax on Africa's super-rich DW 03/04/2025

African countries face a rising debt burden, impacting public spending on essential services like healthcare and education.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Is How the Rising National Debt Affects Future Generations

Rising national debt significantly impacts various facets of the U.S. economy, particularly employment opportunities and inflation.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Mounting pressure for wealth tax on Africa's super-rich DW 03/04/2025

African countries face a rising debt burden, impacting public spending on essential services like healthcare and education.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Is How the Rising National Debt Affects Future Generations

Rising national debt significantly impacts various facets of the U.S. economy, particularly employment opportunities and inflation.
#finance
#investment
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

April 2: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Times is of the opinion that the Government of this country is so identified with the Centennial project that to disconnect them it would be necessary to retrace steps.
Washington DC
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Farmers take on PM with toys for weapons

The NFU is raising the issue with all political parties to explain why it wants the proposed tax scrapped, claiming it is based on the wrong figures and miscalculates the impact of change of ownership.
UK politics
#european-union
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'We don't want to do anything to hurt Ireland' - says Trump as Micheal Martin meets US president in the Oval Office

Trump claims Ireland benefits from US pharmaceutical companies due to favorable tax policies.
He criticizes the EU for unfair practices against US companies.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'We don't want to do anything to hurt Ireland' - says Trump as Micheal Martin meets US president in the Oval Office

Trump claims Ireland benefits from US pharmaceutical companies due to favorable tax policies.
He criticizes the EU for unfair practices against US companies.
#germany
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago
Germany politics

Pensions to taxation: Where Germany's future coalition still disagrees

Final phase of coalition talks in Germany focuses on resolving taxation and migration issues to form a new government.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago
Germany news

'I store cash at home': Why Americans in Germany struggle to save for retirement

US citizens in Germany face unique challenges in saving for retirement due to taxation and banking complications.
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) creates hurdles for American clients in German banks.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Number of freelancers engaged outside IR35 doubles as the 'tide turns' on reform - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

After IR35 reform, the rhetoric was that contracting had died a death. And while the changes certainly create barriers, it seems the market is evolving positively for freelancers.
UK news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

US scientists, the S1 and sandwiches: 6 essential articles for life in France

France is positioning itself as a refuge for scientists feeling the squeeze from the Trump administration's threats to cut federal research funding in critical areas.
France politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I just inherited a $700k IRA - How should I handle the mandatory RMDs over the next decade?

At age 73, individuals must take Required Minimum Distributions to ensure tax collection on retirement funds.
RMD calculations include account balances, age, and life expectancy.
Cryptocurrency
fromNewsNation
2 months ago

Influencers have trouble figuring out their tax obligations, here's why

The IRS has not provided clear guidance for influencers on reporting income and expenses, leading to uncertainty about tax obligations.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Should African states impose a wealth tax on the super-rich? DW 03/09/2025

African countries are facing a debt crisis that limits investment in essential services like healthcare and education.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Bare trust filing fiasco led to 'wasted time and effort': CRA watchdog | CBC News

New bare trust filing requirements were exempted at the last minute, causing unnecessary confusion and wasted efforts for taxpayers and their advisors.
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