Taxes

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

LONDON -- The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75%…

2 weeks ago

Harris and Trump both want major tax changes. Here’s what they’re proposing — and the impact on you.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both proposing tax changes that would rank among the largest…

2 weeks ago

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota voters this fall could largely end property taxes by approving a ballot measure that opponents…

3 weeks ago

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage…

4 weeks ago

How to turn stock market losses into tax savings

Stock market losses are never pleasant—whether through direct equities or mutual funds—but they offer a rare silver lining: the potential…

1 month ago

Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part…

1 month ago

Calling Trump ‘petty’ and ‘vindictive,’ Liz Cheney makes conservative case for Harris

2024-10-04 23:50:04 Former Rep. Liz Cheney closed her first appearance on the campaign trail alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in…

2 months ago

Trump created the controversial $10,000 SALT deduction cap. Now he wants to end it.

Former President Donald Trump, an avowed proponent of tax cuts, is floating the idea of reversing a measure passed during…

2 months ago

This NRI couple in Melbourne is looking to move back for family and higher affordability

While the quality of life in Melbourne is superior, it comes at a heavy price — both literally and metaphorically.…

2 months ago

Can I pay municipal taxes on behalf of my NRI son?

My son resides in the US, whereas I stay in Pune. My son owns two house properties in Pune. Can…

3 months ago

Montana Democrat Busse releases tax returns as he seeks a debate with Gov. Gianforte

BILLINGS, Mont. -- Montana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse provided 10 years of income tax records on Tuesday as he…

3 months ago

Influencers rush to seek help on taxes to financial planning

Independent content creators who have seen a spike in their earnings are flocking to financial advisers, wealth managers and chartered…

3 months ago

Traders observe a daylong strike across Pakistan to protest rising costs and new taxes

ISLAMABAD -- Traders in Pakistan went on strike Wednesday, shutting down their businesses in all major cities and urban areas…

3 months ago

Sales tax revenue, full costs unclear if North Dakota voters legalize recreational marijuana

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota lawmakers on Friday struggled to pin down the full financial impact of legalizing recreational marijuana,…

3 months ago

California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech…

3 months ago

Harris backs ending taxes on tips, echoing Trump proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for…

3 months ago

Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to ‘influence’ US agencies, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman accused of corruption who was trying to…

3 months ago

Senate fails to advance major tax bill that would expand Child Tax Credit

Washington — A major tax package that would bolster the popular Child Tax Credit and cut taxes for businesses failed to…

4 months ago

UK is ‘broke and broken,’ new government says amid shortfall in public finances

LONDON -- Britain’s new left-leaning government said Sunday that the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its…

4 months ago

Estonia’s new government is formally appointed. Its first priority is to improve state finances

HELSINKI -- Estonia’s president formally appointed the Baltic country’s new government on Monday after lawmakers gave the green light to…

4 months ago