Ekow Annan is a journalist based in Winneba, Ghana. I am skilled in writing articles, poems and essays of all kinds. Contact me for a love poem, love letter, birthday wishes and many. I also do mainstream journalism write ups. I create need articles daily on Opera

Kasoa: Chinese Nationals Release Dogs On GRA Tax Officials At Quarry Site

10 Dec 2022  |  Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.  |  English  |  Tax Evasion

Chinese nationals at a quarry site in Kasoa released dogs on Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) tax officials during a routine check to enforce tax compliance. The situation was controlled by the security guards, preventing potential harm. The GRA plans to hand over the case to the Attorney-General’s Department for possible prosecution. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to improve tax revenue collection and the challenges faced, including criticism from the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, Henry Nana Boakye, who condemned the GRA's enforcement strategies.

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Rebecca Bird is an ethical multimedia journalist and news editor based in Newcastle, United Kingdom. She has more than 17 years of experience working on newspapers, news websites and radio stations in the UK and the Caribbean.

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Cayman joins commitment to create crypto tax laws by 2027

28 Nov 2023  |  Cayman Compass  |  English  |  Tax Law

The Cayman Islands, along with 47 other countries, UK territories, and Crown dependencies, have committed to establishing cryptocurrency regulations by 2027. This follows the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's introduction of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) for the automatic exchange of information between tax authorities to combat tax avoidance and evasion. The signatories aim to implement the framework domestically and activate exchange agreements by 2027 to maintain tax transparency and prevent erosion of recent gains in this area.

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Daniel Breen is an audio journalist based in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America. He is a news anchor and reporter at NPR member station KUAR Public Radio with experience in sound gathering, editing and voiceover as well as photography, videography and video/photo editing.

Newscast for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024

02 Jan 2024  |  KUAR  |  English  |  Tax Cuts

A Hot Springs man died following a police standoff in Little Rock. A hearing is scheduled this week for a legal challenge to an Arkansas prison oversight law. New tax cuts are now in effect in Arkansas. Heifer International, based in Little Rock, is suing over the failed sale of its headquarters to Lyon College for new dentistry and veterinary schools.

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Olivia Crellin is a journalist based in San Francisco, United States of America.

A Law Designed to Target Coke Lords Is Screwing Over Legal Pot Companies

05 Nov 2014  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Federal Tax Law

Legal cannabis businesses in the United States face significant financial challenges due to a federal tax law, section 280E, originally designed to target illegal drug traffickers. This law prevents these businesses from deducting standard business expenses, leading to high effective tax rates. Industry stakeholders, including the National Cannabis Industry Association and business owners like Mitch Woolhiser, express frustration over the lack of legislative change. Despite state-level legalization, federal laws continue to impose financial burdens, prompting calls for Congress to amend the tax code. The situation highlights the tension between state and federal regulations in the evolving cannabis industry.

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Sam Edwards has worked as a correspondent for Reuters and Bloomberg Industry and written for The Guardian Long Read, Politico.eu, and The Nation, among others. His work has been supported by the European Centre of Journalism and the Pulitzer Center.

UK Court Limits Definition of Chargeable Gains

25 Mar 2024  |  news.bloombergtax.com  |  English  |  Tax Law

The Upper Tribunal ruled that the UK tax office cannot claim an income tax charge for gains from two UK residents' restructured liability, stating that settling a UK debt does not fall within services subject to tax under the remittance basis of the non-domiciled resident regime. This regime allows UK resident individuals with a permanent home outside of the UK to have their foreign income and gains exempt from UK taxation if not brought into the UK.

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What is in Javier Milei's sweeping Argentina reform bill?

29 Dec 2023  |  srnnews.com  |  English  |  Tax Reform

Argentine President Javier Milei has introduced a comprehensive reform bill to Congress, aiming to overhaul the tax system, electoral law, and public debt management. Key proposals include privatizing public companies, introducing a 15% export tax, and raising export taxes on soy. The bill also seeks to amend the electoral system and grant temporary legislative powers to the presidency. Despite the ambitious agenda, Milei's coalition holds a minority in both legislative chambers, making the bill's passage uncertain. Opposition movements have already organized protests against the reforms.

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Armando Gómez is a journalist based in San José, Costa Rica. He produces photos, videos, audios and texts for the web, radio and TV for Voice Of America (VOA).

Revenue Procedure 2022-39 Continues Qualified Amended Return Treatment for Audit Disclosures, Adds Large Partnership

16 Nov 2022  |  www.lexology.com  |  English  |  Tax Law

The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-39 on November 16, 2022, updating the procedure for large corporate taxpayers and large partnerships under continuous audit to obtain Qualified Amended Return (QAR) treatment for disclosed items at the beginning of an audit. This procedure replaces Revenue Procedure 94-69, extending the same core approach and expanding it to include large partnerships. The new procedure is effective for examinations beginning on or after November 16, 2022, and applies to taxpayers notified of an LCC or LPC audit who have been subject to examination for four of the prior five years. Disclosures must be made on Form 15307 within 30 days of eligibility notification, and only for errors and omissions unknown at the time of filing. Proper disclosures will be treated as shown on a QAR, providing penalty protection, while inadequate disclosures will not receive automatic penalty protection.

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Wooyoung Lee is a Seoul-based freelance journalist, covering social, political, and cultural issues with a decade of experience in reporting Korea-related stories for print and online.

Altria, C.F.C.'s, Downward Attribution, And The Real Congressional Intent

15 Apr 2024  |  www.mondaq.com  |  English  |  Tax Law

Altria Group, Inc., a major U.S. corporation in the tobacco industry, is challenging the effects of a 2017 law change that resulted in certain foreign subsidiaries of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV being considered controlled foreign corporations (C.F.C.'s), thereby increasing Altria's tax compliance burdens and penalties. Altria filed a tax return in accordance with the new rules but sued for a refund, arguing that the change contradicts the plain language of the statute and Congressional intent. The case highlights the complexities of stock attribution under C.F.C. rules and the potential for legislative changes to have unintended consequences.

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Arian Lumezi is a journalist based in Prishtina, Kosovo. He has reported on various issues related to politics, rule of law and people facing challenges in their everyday lives.

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Talking Kurti and dialogue with everyday Serbs

24 Oct 2019  |  Kosovo 2.0  |  English  |  Tax on Serbian products in Kosovo

The article provides an in-depth look at the political climate in Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo, focusing on the recent elections and the influence of the Serbian-backed party Lista Srpska. It discusses the decentralization process in Kosovo, the discrepancy between registered voters and actual residents, and the imposition of a 100 percent tax on Serbian products by the outgoing government. The journalist encounters reluctance among locals to discuss politics, noting a palpable tension and the omnipresence of Lista Srpska in the region. The article also covers the rise of the Albanian nationalist party Vetëvendosje and its leader Albin Kurti's approach to dialogue with Serbia. In Mitrovica, the article highlights the ethnic division and the local perception of political leaders. The journalist also touches on issues such as illegal betting, the lack of rule of law, and the idea of a territory exchange between Kosovo and Serbia. The article concludes with insights from a political scientist who emphasizes the need to address daily concerns before political issues.

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Rule of law and nepotism concerns Tax on Serbian products in Kosovo Kosovo's elections Kosovo-Serbia relations Political climate in Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo Decentralization in Kosovo Ethnic tensions in Kosovo Local governance in Kosovo Voter registration issues in Kosovo Political influence of Serbia in Kosovo Dialogue between Prishtina and Belgrade Albin Kurti's political stance Ethnic division in Mitrovica Illegal betting in Kosovo Territory exchange between Kosovo and Serbia Election intimidation and political pressure Economic dependency on Belgrade

Nicolas Pinault is a journalist based in Paris, France.

US Expats, Dual Nationals Seek Protection From Tax Law They Call Unfair

03 Jun 2019  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Tax Law

Thousands of French citizens, who are also U.S. dual nationals, face significant challenges due to the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which requires them to pay U.S. taxes despite minimal connections to the country. The law has led to banking difficulties and administrative burdens for these 'accidental Americans.' French lawmaker Laurent Saint-Martin calls for renegotiation of the FATCA agreement or a moratorium to protect dual nationals. Despite discussions with the U.S. State Department and IRS, the Trump administration has shown no willingness to amend the law.

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Alison Roberts is a journalist based in Lisbon, Portugal. Currently freelance correspondent for BBC News, she also contributes to National Public Radio (US), CBC (Canada) and other English-language services, as well as Portugal's national news agency Lusa. Edited Time Out Guides since 1999 and ...

HMRC guidance for Employment Businesses working with Umbrella Companies

17 Mar 2024  |  www.paystream.co.uk  |  English  |  Tax Compliance

The article discusses new guidance released by HMRC for employment businesses working with umbrella companies. The guidance aims to help these businesses understand their legal responsibilities, protect workers, and ensure compliance within their supply chains. It covers the importance of filing intermediaries returns, following PAYE regulations, abiding by VAT self-billing requirements, and conducting right to work checks. The guidance also emphasizes the need for employment businesses to conduct due diligence on umbrella companies to avoid tax avoidance and protect their reputation. The article suggests that the guidance reflects the government's and HMRC's current stance on the umbrella marketplace, with a focus on compliance and worker protection. The outcome of the government's Call for Evidence on tackling non-compliance in the umbrella marketplace is still pending, with the draft expected to be published between late 2024 and early 2025.

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UK Repeals DAC6 Reporting Triggers

31 Dec 2020  |  natlawreview.com  |  English  |  Tax Law

The UK Government has repealed all but one of the reporting triggers under the UK regulations implementing EU Council Directive 2018/822 (DAC6) on cross-border tax arrangements. This decision, effective from 31 December 2020, retains only hallmark Category D, aligning with OECD's Model Mandatory Disclosure Rules. The repeal is seen as a move to follow international standards post-Brexit. UK-based intermediaries now have limited reporting obligations under DAC6, while EU-based intermediaries must still comply with the full scope of DAC6. The UK plans to replace DAC6 with the MDRs and will consult on new legislation.

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Roger Russell is a Director / DOP / writer / journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

IRS proposes banning contingency fees

07 Jan 2025  |  Accounting Today  |  English  |  Tax Law

The Treasury Department and the IRS have proposed significant amendments to Circular 230, which governs practice before the IRS. These changes aim to update outdated provisions, incorporate technological competency requirements, and clarify jurisdictional and disciplinary procedures. A key proposal is the ban on contingency fees for tax return preparation, which has sparked opposition from some practitioners. The revisions also address appraiser standards and expand grounds for expedited suspension, reflecting recent legal developments and aligning with current practice environments.

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New tax law changes may show up soon in your paycheck

11 Jan 2018  |  www.ksat.com  |  English  |  Tax Law Changes

The federal tax overhaul may affect paychecks as early as February, with changes including a reduction in the top federal income tax bracket from 39.6% to 37%, and adjustments to deductions and exemptions. Notable changes include the elimination of moving expense deductions for most, a new limit on mortgage interest deductions, and an increased child tax credit. Taxpayers are advised to consult tax professionals and review their tax withholdings once the IRS updates its website.

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Dr Chris Smith is a radio and television presenter based in Cambridge UK. He fronts the BBC's Naked Scientists programmes and is also a science correspondent reporting regularly for broadcasters internationally. Chris is also a medical doctor and a consultant virologist based at Cambridge ...

New Tax Law Could Cost Top College Athletic Departments Millions

22 Dec 2017  |  Forbes  |  English  |  Tax Law

The newly signed Republican tax bill, marking the most significant overhaul of the U.S. tax code in over three decades, is expected to significantly impact top college athletic departments by removing tax deductions for alumni contributions related to season tickets. This change threatens a major revenue stream for these departments, with Alabama's athletic director Greg Byrne expressing concern and urging donations before the law takes effect. The House Ways and Means Committee projects the adjustment will net the government $200 million annually, but it remains uncertain how alumni will respond to the loss of tax deductions, potentially leading to substantial revenue declines for institutions like Oklahoma, Louisville, and Kansas.

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Gary Strauss is a freelance journalist and content strategist  based in Washington, DC, United States.  He is an award-winning writer/editor/blogger who has vast background in financial reporting and editing, hard-news and feature writing. His work has appeared in USA Today, National Geographic, ...

IRS Tables Show What to Withhold From Paychecks

29 Jan 2018  |  AARP  |  English  |  Tax Law

The IRS has released the 2018 withholding tables reflecting the new tax law's changes, including higher standard deductions and the elimination of personal exemptions. Most Americans will see increased paychecks due to lower tax rates, but some may face higher taxes due to changes in itemized deductions. The IRS is developing an online withholding calculator to assist taxpayers. Tax professionals advise reviewing W-4 withholdings, consulting with tax professionals, taking fewer exemptions, reviewing estimated taxes, and considering converting business status to benefit from lower tax rates.

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Clean Vehicle Tax Credit - Foreign Entity of Concern Rules Proposed

01 Dec 2023  |  www.lexology.com  |  English  |  Tax Law

On December 1, 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the IRS released proposed regulations providing additional guidance on the clean vehicle tax credit's excluded entities provision, which disqualifies vehicles with batteries containing components from foreign entities of concern (FEOC) starting in 2024. The DOE also issued a proposed interpretive rule to clarify FEOC terms. The tax credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aims to prevent countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from benefiting from the EV subsidy. The regulations define ownership and control criteria for FEOCs and propose a ledger system for tracking FEOC-compliant batteries. Comments on the proposed regulations are due by January 18, 2024.

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