Abramovich dodged millions in tax with superyachts for hire scheme

A 'National Tragedy' in India: Popcorn Is Taxed Three Ways

Critics say the multiplicity of tax rates on the humble snack is emblematic of why India remains a difficult place to do business.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Trump Executive Order Creates DOGE, Trying to Dodge Lawsuits Challenging It

The Musk-led panel looking for trillions in budget cuts and eliminating as many as a million federal jobs gets off to an evasive, rocky start.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'

A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Revealed: Conservatives spent £134m on never-used IT systems for failed Rwanda scheme

Home Office official says data protection laws caused the cost of its forced removal programme to increase. The Conservative government spent more than £130m on IT and data systems for the scheme ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Senate GOP spikes House tax plans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP rejects House conservative tax pitch Senate Republicans are tossing ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Virgin Atlantic targets BA frequent flyers after loyalty scheme changes

Airline angered many customers after announcing controversial shake-up to its executive club points system

Financial Times - Jan. 17

What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?

Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

How Trump’s Treasury Nominee Allegedly Avoided Nearly $1 Million in Taxes

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is facing questions about his personal taxes at a hearing on his treasury secretary nomination.

Inc. - Jan. 16

BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one

It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.

BBC News - Jan. 16

First US congestion pricing scheme brings dramatic drop in NY traffic

Speeds along bridges and tunnels to Manhattan are sharply up and roads are much less clogged

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Senate Democrats circulating memo alleging Bessent tax dodges

The memo called out millions of dollars in losses Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent claimed related to his investment in a conservative publishing house, among other issues.

Politico - Jan. 15

How to Pay Your Taxes Online

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.

Wired - Jan. 14

Vegas man arrested over Porter betting scheme

Shane Hennen was arrested and charged in connection with an illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter.

ESPN - Jan. 13

More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.

CNBC - Jan. 12

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep

Income-tax refunds averaged more than $3,100 last year. How much will they be this year?

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Trump's tax-cut obstacle course

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP worries Trump’s tax agenda at risk Senate Republicans fear ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending

Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into work

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Does the IRS ever forgive back taxes?

The IRS may be known for taking a hard stance on tax debt repayment, but that isn't always the case.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes

The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Tax lessons for governments from Henry George

The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Private-sector hiring slows: ADP

Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Broncos scheme ways to get the ball in the hands of dynamic returner/receiver/runner Marvin Mims Jr.

To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner

ABC News - Jan. 9

Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike

Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite

Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economy

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says

Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.

CBS News - Jan. 8

China expands ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme to rice cookers and microwaves

Beijing unveils $11bn in subsidies to trade in appliances amid concern over weak economic momentum

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Meta ends third-party fact-checking scheme as it prepares for return of Trump

Facebook owner to copy community notes pioneered by Elon Musk’s X

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ TikTok Scheme

Five students at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., are accused of luring a man to campus, where he was chased by a group of about 25 people.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Hiring Is Broken. And Not in the Way You Think

As hiring ramps up in 2025, managers and job seekers alike face a hopeless clusterf***k.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Online traders warned to check tax return status

Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ income

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Stop Trump’s mad Greenland scheme before it gets started

Vladimir Putin, who has made no secret of his desire to assert Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe, would relish seeing Trump put those boundaries back in play.

The Hill - Jan. 1

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