Taxation
Rand Paul Blocks Quick Passage of Ukraine Aid Bill
WASHINGTON—The Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate tried to fast track a nearly $40 billion U.S. aid package to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia, only to be blocked by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, pushing passage of the bill into next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Minority …
U.S. Economy Grew Robustly in First Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded rapidly in the first quarter, growing at a 6.4% annual rate and extending what economists project will be a robust, consumer-led recovery from the pandemic this year. The jump in U.S. gross domestic product in the first three months of the year, reported by the Commerce Department on Thursday, put the …
U.S. mining lobby in push to preserve tax break repealed by Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. mining industry is spearheading a lobbying effort to protect a $160 billion pandemic tax break after congressional Democrats largely repealed the provisions in their recent stimulus bill, according to emails and a letter seen by Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Chairman Chuck Grassley, (R-IA), holds up a gavel during a Senate Finance …
Millions Are Suddenly Working From Home. Can They Claim a Tax Break?
If you’re one of millions of Americans who are now working from home instead of the office because of the coronavirus pandemic, count yourself lucky: you aren’t sick and you have a job. Still, both you and your employer may be wondering whether your remote work qualifies for any tax breaks. Have you bought a …
Government to take ‘technology over taxation’ approach to climate change | Environment
Scott Morrison has described a report he may adopt a technology investment target to avoid signing up to a commitment of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 as speculation, but confirmed his government will take a “technology over taxation” approach to climate change. On Tuesday, Morrison told reporters in Melbourne the report in the Australian …
For Landlords, a New Tax Break Comes With Strings Attached
Rental real estate is renowned for its many tax breaks, and the 2017 tax overhaul added a new one. Landlords who want to claim it for 2019 should be planning now, because they may need to send 1099 forms early next year. The benefit is the so-called 199A deduction of 20%. It applies to business …
In swipe at Trump, China tells U.N. tariffs could plunge world into recession
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Chinese government’s top diplomat said on Friday that tariffs and trade disputes could plunge the world into recession and Beijing was committed to resolving them in a “calm, rational and cooperative manner.” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters …