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Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy
Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expectedFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal
Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Tax Cuts Were Top of Mind at the Tax Foundation’s Annual ‘Prom’
Republican control of Washington and a tax bill next year have corporate America excited — and on edge.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats gauging interest in bill to extend tax benefits to Taiwanese companies
Senate Democrats are considering a bill to give tax breaks to Taiwanese companies, gauging interest in using a fast-track process to pass it into law. The tax benefits for Taiwan were included as ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy
Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset salesFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
That Roth IRA conversion comes with a tax bill — here's how to pay for it
If you're eyeing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, you'll need to plan for the upfront tax bill. Here are some strategies to manage your taxes, experts say.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Labour council leader quits over alleged sex messages to refugees
Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban
The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Police investigating Labour council leader
Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump's tariffs: A tax on American consumers
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from some allies and adversaries, claiming that foreign nations will pay such taxes to the U.S. ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaulFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs
A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
No plan for more tax rises but we can't rule it out - Starmer
The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
UK’s largest estates pay an average of £9mn in inheritance tax
Wealthiest estates face prospect of higher rates of liability following the BudgetFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison
The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Number of people caught in 60% ‘tax trap’ up 45% in two years
Rise for taxpayers earning more than £100,000 blamed on frozen thresholds and wage inflationFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s populist 'mandate' could disrupt business tax reform wish list
Congress, and the GOP, has changed since then-President Trump and Republicans crafted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leadership are gunning to get a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda
House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, Is Avoiding Billions in Taxes
The chief executive of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has taken advantage of popular loopholes in the federal estate and gift taxes, which have quietly been eviscerated.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall
The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Ireland urged to set aside more of its corporate tax windfall
Country’s independent fiscal watchdog calls for Norwegian-style approach to saving surplus cashFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
What happens if Trump ends the electric vehicle tax credit?
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he wants to end the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers. Albert Gore III, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds
A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax
Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in FebruaryFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
These parts of Trump's tax cut law expire in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made huge permanent cuts to corporate and business taxes while making temporary cuts to individual taxes to limit the bill’s expansionary effects on the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Judge in Hunter Biden's tax case accepts pardon despite calling it 'unconstitutional'
Two days after President Biden issued a blanket pardon to his son Hunter Biden, the younger Biden's federal gun case has been terminated by the judge overseeing the case.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Judge in Hunter Biden tax case rebukes president’s claims of unfair treatment
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s tax case issued a sharp rebuke of President Biden’s claims his son was unfairly prosecuted in new court filings Tuesday night. U.S. District Judge Mark ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget
Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Auckland Airport share trading halted as Auckland Council moves to sell remaining stake
"Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited has invited a relatively large group of brokers to submit offers for a parcel of 163,231,446 shares in Auckland Airport," the company said in a filing to the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Council Bluffs police ask for help in homicide investigation related to skeletal remains found in May
Council Bluffs police are asking for help in a homicide investigation related to a body found in May.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) laid out an ambitious plan at the Senate Republican retreat Tuesday for Congress to move first next year on a budget reconciliation package that ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits
A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?
Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
7 tips from a tax influencer as she approaches retirement at 70
Phyllis Jo Kubey is still on a continuing education journey as retirement loomsMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'
James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
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Special counsel objects to dismissing Hunter Biden tax case after pardon
Special counsel David Weiss rejected suggestions that he selectively prosecuted Hunter Biden in court filings where he also objected to dismissing charges following a sweeping pardon. President ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns
It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.BBC News - Dec. 2
