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#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromBenzinga
1 day ago
NYC politics

Anthony Scaramucci Says Zohran Mamdani As NYC Mayor Will Cause 'Happy Feet, Rich People To Leave The City'

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromBenzinga
1 day ago
NYC politics

Anthony Scaramucci Says Zohran Mamdani As NYC Mayor Will Cause 'Happy Feet, Rich People To Leave The City'

#environmental-policy
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Bitcoin Is A Commodity: Why Congress Must Fix Bitcoin Taxes

The taxman comes twice for bitcoin miners: once when they mine bitcoin and again when they sell it, making it the only commodity with such treatment by the IRS.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Opinion: This California loophole makes passing new local taxes easier

Frustrated by their inability to gain supermajority voter support for tax hikes, government officials and special interests are turning to a new court-created loophole: voter initiatives that require only a simple majority to pass.
California
#billionaires
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Wimbledon winners face 1m UK tax bills despite non-resident status

Wimbledon will be obliged to operate withholding tax, at a flat rate of 20%, on the prize money that they pay to these stars. However, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek will ultimately be taxed in the UK at the top rate of 45% on their winnings-less any allowable business expenses they can deduct.
UK news
#social-security
#fiscal-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months 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

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
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months 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

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
1 month 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.
#capital-gains-tax
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

39.2% of Homeowners in Maine Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

14.3% of Homeowners in Missouri Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Real estate

What Is a Capital Gains Tax? The Unexpected Tax Bill After a Hot Housing Market

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

31.3% of Homeowners in Georgia Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Real estate

20.4% of Homeowners in Pennsylvania Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

39.2% of Homeowners in Maine Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

14.3% of Homeowners in Missouri Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Real estate

What Is a Capital Gains Tax? The Unexpected Tax Bill After a Hot Housing Market

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

31.3% of Homeowners in Georgia Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Real estate

20.4% of Homeowners in Pennsylvania Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

#investment
#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Hell Has Frozen Over': Elizabeth Warren Heaps Praise on Elon Musk for Going Scorched Earth on Trump's Spending Bill

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Hell Has Frozen Over': Elizabeth Warren Heaps Praise on Elon Musk for Going Scorched Earth on Trump's Spending Bill

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

British pubs are projected to close at the rate of one per day this year, largely due to high business taxes and additional costs from duties and regulations.
UK news
#labour-party
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Sinead Ryan: As a sunscreen Nazi who was once a sunburn pariah, I have a very simple idea to end Vat row

Taxing something beneficial to health is morally questionable, as it can hinder access to essential services that contribute positively to well-being.
Parenting
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

59.5% of Homeowners in Colorado Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

Is the 'Taylor Swift Tax' Coming to Maine Next? New England's Second-Home Owners Are Facing a Reckoning

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

59.5% of Homeowners in Colorado Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

Is the 'Taylor Swift Tax' Coming to Maine Next? New England's Second-Home Owners Are Facing a Reckoning

#public-revenue
#climate-change
#economy
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
#economic-policy
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Sweet or taxable? M&S strawberry sandwich sparks new VAT debate

"If the bread is sweetened and designed to be eaten with fingers, the case for classifying it as confectionery is surprisingly strong," said Simon Knivett, VAT manager at HW Fisher.
Food & drink
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Bank of England governor warns Chancellor's employers tax hikes is affecting pay and jobs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rise in inflation in May introduces some further uncertainty into the near-term outlook for businesses prices, adding that they need to squeeze out inflation.
UK politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

How long do you need to keep receipts and invoices for in Germany?

In response to concerns about financial fraud, former Finance Minister Christian Lindner reduced the retention period for accounting documents from ten to eight years.
Germany politics
#hmrc
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Spending review: Labour's economy is austerity for the taxpayer

What was announced was more spending equivalent to an additional £190bn over the parliamentary term.
UK politics
#public-health
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

With Newfound Sway at City Hall, Portland's Democratic Socialists Hope to Redefine the City's Priorities

"Things are more dire than they've ever been, and DSA has something to offer, while the Democrats clearly do not."
SF politics
#public-policy
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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 news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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.
#higher-education
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Higher education

Congress Is Preparing to Hit Universities Where It Hurts

Endowment taxation risks undermining elite universities rather than addressing issues in higher education.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
US politics

If Harvard Falls, So Does Our Democratic Republic

Wealthy private universities should contribute to public institutions through taxation to rectify imbalances in higher education funding.
Criticism exists towards the Trump administration's taxation of university endowments despite some merit.
#retirement-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.
2 months 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
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

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

#ireland
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Real estate

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Real estate

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

#legislation
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 months 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Taxation and investment accounts: How they compare across Europe - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

While the UK provides tax-efficient options like the stocks and shares ISA, Italy limits investors to one tax-regulated securities account, highlighting the diverse regulatory landscape.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
fromNews
2 months ago

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

"The home working deduction amounts to 960 euros for those working more than half of their work hours remotely."
Europe politics
fromCardplayer
3 months 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.
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