Letters: Lives have been upended by the Cook County assessor’s office:
I am amazed at the complete incompetence of Assessor Fritz Kaegi and his staff.
chicagotribune.com/2024/08/07/letters-080724-cook-county-assessor-property-taxes/
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Harris to break with Biden on capital gains tax, proposing a smaller increase: In an economic speech in New Hampshire on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris ...
cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/kamala-harris-capital-gains-tax/
Quick Glance: Harris Proposes Moderate Capital Gains Tax Increase
- Vice President Kamala Harris intends to raise the capital gains tax rate to 28% for wealthy Americans, diverging from President Biden's proposal.
- She continues to support higher taxes on the wealthy but believes a lower rate would encourage investments in startups.
- Additionally, she has suggested increasing the corporate tax rate to 28% and aims to support small businesses.
- Harris is positioning herself as a moderate candidate while endorsing some populist policies.
CNA Sep 04
Singapore's tax revenue up 17%, with over S$80 billion collected: SINGAPORE: Singapore collected S$80.3 billion (US$61.4 billion) in tax revenue for the ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iras-tax-revenue-increases-financial-year-2023-2024-4585181
Quick Glance: Harris' Unrealized Gains Tax: A Historic Mistake
- Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a tax on unrealized capital gains that could negatively impact all investors.
- Historically, taxes aimed at the wealthy often expand to affect the entire population.
- Such taxes, like the income tax, initially target a small group but eventually encompass broader income levels.
- There are concerns that Harris' tax could eventually burden the middle class while the wealthy find ways to lessen their tax obligations.
Court finds Trump Tower violated environmental laws and endangered fish in the Chicago River
chicagotribune.com/2024/09/11/trump-tower-violations-chicago-river/
Retiring in Florida? There's warm winters and no income tax but high home insurance costs
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/09/01/should-you-retire-florida/75040458007/
Donors Quietly Push Harris to Drop Tax on Ultrawealthy: Vice President Kamala Harris’s fund-raising has benefited from a surge of interest from Silicon Valley ...
nytimes.com/2024/08/29/us/politics/donors-harris-tax-ultrawealthy.html
What We Know About Kamala Harris’s $5 Trillion Tax Plan So Far: The vice president supports the tax increases proposed by the Biden White House ...
nytimes.com/2024/08/22/us/politics/kamala-harris-tax-plan.html
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out inheritance and capital gains tax rises
news.sky.com/story/chancellor-rachel-reeves-refuses-to-rule-out-inheritance-and-capital-gains-tax-rises-13204665
‘Painful’ Budget is needed for ‘long-term good’, says Prime Minister: In a speech in the Downing Street rose garden, Sir Keir Starmer asked the country to ...
news.stv.tv/politics/painful-budget-is-needed-for-long-term-good-says-prime-minister
Quick Glance: Starmer Pursues German Deal to Shift Brexit Dynamics
- Sir Keir Starmer is advocating for priority access to the German economy for UK businesses.
- Talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regarding a new treaty will commence on Wednesday.
- The UK government aims to boost trade and economic activity through the agreement with Berlin.
- An insider noted that while all elements of the agreement are negotiable, preferential access is a key goal.
Opinion | How Project 2025 Would Change the Country: Trump can’t run away so easily from these Project 2025 plans.
nytimes.com/2024/09/09/opinion/project-2025-trump-change.html
Former assistant state’s attorney who headed wrongful conviction unit amid scrutiny sues Kim Foxx alleging discrimination
chicagotribune.com/2024/09/04/former-assistant-states-attorney-who-headed-wrongful-conviction-unit-amid-scrutiny-sues-foxx-alleging-discrimination/
Cook County assessor says downtown ‘doom loop’ fears are overblown: Kaegi said he worries more about “other people worrying about it,” predicting that worst-case ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/09/05/cook-county-assessor-says-downtown-doom-loop-fears-overblown/
Suburban voters in Cook County can now apply for mail ballots for the November 5 election
chicagotribune.com/2024/08/30/suburban-voters-in-cook-county-can-now-apply-for-mail-ballots-for-the-november-5-election/
He boasted on social media about paying strangers to take pictures of his children and ex-partner. Now he’s under arrest.
chicagotribune.com/2024/09/04/fraud-child-support-order-arrest/
Money blog: 'Disgusting' - Anger as Boohoo closes accounts: Roaming charges for all the major networks, Boohoo upsetting customers and a report suggesting the ...
news.sky.com/story/money-blog-latest-consumer-news-13040934
Middle-class Americans are flocking to these 10 metro areas: 5 are in Florida: Around 9% of Americans in the middle 60% of earners moved in 2023 ...
cnbc.com/2024/08/29/middle-class-americans-are-flocking-to-these-metro-areas.html
28 things no one tells you before moving to Portland: What is Portland really like? Here's what locals aren't telling you.
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/08/28-things-no-one-tells-you-before-moving-to-portland.html
Pritzker disaster proclamation could help south suburbs receive federal storm assistance
chicagotribune.com/2024/08/30/pritzker-disaster-proclamation-could-help-south-suburbs-receive-federal-storm-assistance/
Here’s why everyone’s talking about the child tax credit: With each party trying to one-up the other on its family friendliness, the popular child tax credit has ...
cnn.com/2024/08/25/politics/child-tax-credit-explained/
Apple’s €13bn Irish tax case timeline : Apple’s tax affairs in Ireland have been under scrutiny for more than a decade on both sides of the Atlantic
irishtimes.com/business/2024/09/10/apples-13bn-irish-tax-case-timeline/
Quick Glance: New iPhones and Apple Watches Featuring AI Unveiled
- Apple introduced the iPhone 16, featuring four models and the new AI system Apple Intelligence, which enhances message sorting and Siri functionality.
- The Apple Watch Series 10 was also launched, boasting a larger, brighter display and thinner design, alongside new AirPods Pro that reduce noise.
- The iPhone 16 is priced starting at $799 and will be available on September 20.
- Apple plans to roll out AI capabilities in additional countries, facing challenges related to regional customization and data localization.
People over State Pension age with a higher retirement income ‘should pay tax’: Over 8 million people over 66 already pay tax in retirement due to their annual ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/state-pension-tax-higher-income-33653602
State pension boost sees surge in uptake after Winter Fuel Payment changes: The government has urged pensioners to check if they're eligible for the payment
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/state-pension-boost-sees-surge-29894739
Quick Glance: Tough Vote: Cuts to Pensioners' Winter Fuel Allowance
- MPs voted to eliminate the winter fuel allowance for 10 million pensioners.
- The change will decrease the number of eligible individuals from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.
- Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision for economic stability, while opposition and unions demanded a reversal.
- The cuts are expected to save approximately £1.4 billion this year.
Surrey Live 5h
Workers urged to double check tax code to see if they are owed money: Tax codes help to dictate how much you're actually paid
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/workers-urged-double-check-tax-29912385
Express View on GST council meet: Clarity needed: GST Council adjusts tax rates, defers health insurance decision; discusses GST cess future and rate ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-on-gst-council-meet-clarity-needed-9561117/
Harris wants to raise the top capital gains tax rate to 28%. How that compares with recent history
cnbc.com/2024/09/10/harris-capital-gains-tax-election.html
The major talking points from the Harris-Trump debate, with background: Debates can get complicated fast, so The Globe is providing context to the major talking ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-topics-harris-trump-debate-context/
What to do if you’re struggling to pay a French tax bill: Income tax bills come due in France from September 26th, while property owners will also be receiving ...
thelocal.fr/20240912/what-to-do-if-youre-struggling-to-pay-a-french-tax-bill
How to End the Class War on Washington’s Classrooms: The problem of funding public education in Washington is centrally a problem of political courage.
thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/09/11/79689361/how-to-end-the-class-war-on-washingtons-classrooms
I moved to Malta to beat Brexit deadline – I pay less tax and rent than in the UK
inews.co.uk/news/world/left-uk-malta-brexit-deadline-less-tax-rent-3268077
Devon Live Sep 11
Simple HMRC code shows you are losing money - how to check: You could also end up with a worrying letter from HMRC demanding a large payment
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/simple-hmrc-code-shows-you-29909481
State pensioners in West Midlands eligible for £400 boost - every area mapped: Those on the older pre-2016 pensions may not see as much of a rise if they ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/state-pensioners-west-midlands-eligible-29869753
Quick Glance: Pension Reform Risks Fuel Payments for Seniors
- Five out of six pensioners below the poverty line may risk losing their winter fuel payments, according to former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.
- Analysis indicates that around 1.6 million older individuals do not receive pension credit despite living below the poverty threshold.
- The government plans to limit winter fuel payments to those on pension credit or other means-tested benefits, drawing criticism from various groups.
- Alternative methods for targeting fuel payments are being considered, but current proposals may leave many vulnerable pensioners without support.
The moment Bill Shorten knew he would never be PM, and why he doesn’t mind: “What I should have done was to say every cent raised would go to income tax cuts ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-moment-bill-shorten-knew-he-would-never-be-pm-and-why-he-doesn-t-mind-20240906-p5k8fa.html
Quick Glance: Bill Shorten Announces Retirement from Politics
- The former leader of the Labor Party, Bill Shorten, is set to reveal his retirement from politics at a press conference in Canberra.
- He served as Labor's leader from 2013 to 2019 and has been the representative for Maribyrnong in Victoria since 2007.
- Rumors surrounding his departure have circulated since Labor's victory in 2022, even as he focused on reforming the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- Shorten is noted for his strong presence in the media and has actively supported the government on critical issues, such as gambling reform.
SNP consider new tax on large shops selling booze and fags to fill blackhole: EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney's government are looking at increasing business rates ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/snp-government-considering-supermarket-tax-33643843
Why Kenya wants to cut VAT and Corporate Income tax: The last time Kenya reduced VAT was during the pandemic.
nation.africa/kenya/business/why-kenya-wants-to-cut-vat-and-corporate-income-tax-4755296
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned 'chilling cuts' will leave pensioners cold: Analysis revealed that 1.6 million older people living in poverty will miss out on ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/rachel-reeves-faces-backlash-over-9529103
Farmer must pay €364,513 tax bill after losing tax battle: A retired farmer has been left with an "off the scale" €364,513 income tax and VAT bill ...
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0911/1469583-farmer-must-pay-364-513-tax-bill-after-losing-tax-battle/
Coloradans will be able to file their federal tax returns online for free beginning in 2026
denverpost.com/2024/09/11/colorado-federal-tax-returns-free-filing-2026/
Harris plans to help small businesses – but she’s targeting the wrong ones: The Democratic nominee wants to boost startups – which are doing just fine – but what ...
theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/08/kamala-harris-small-businesses
Yorkshire Live 23h
HMRC warning for anyone with over £3,500 savings in their bank account: The Personal Allowance means you can make £1,000 per year in savings interest without ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/hmrc-warning-anyone-over-3500-29912887
Working from home jobs: 8 products you need to organise your home office desk for maximum remote productivity
thestar.co.uk/business/working-from-home-jobs-8-products-you-need-organise-office-desk-remote-productivity-4774026
Where are JD Vance's Tax Returns?: Trump's vice presidential nominee is yet to release tax returns despite suggesting in 2022 that he would do so, audio reveals.
newsweek.com/jd-vance-tax-returns-presidential-trump-1950917
Tom Maguire: It’s time to reform our personal taxation system: Budget 2025 would be a great opportunity to look again at some of the more complex ways in which ...
businesspost.ie/news-focus/tom-maguire-its-time-to-reform-our-personal-taxation-system/
IRS Issues Deadline Warning for Millions Across US: Estimated tax payments are due in this month, the IRS has reminded taxpayers across the United States.
newsweek.com/irs-deadline-warning-estimated-tax-payments-september-16-1950682
Labour is talking about a wealth tax again – what are its options and what might work?
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/527692/labour-is-talking-about-a-wealth-tax-again-what-are-its-options-and-what-might-work
Home workers in 'organised chaos' surrounded by rubbish and junk: Almost half of people working from home say they are surrounded by everything from empty snack ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/home-workers-organised-chaos-surrounded-29874518
Where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stand on economic issues before their first debate
qz.com/trump-harris-debate-cheat-sheet-economy-1851644731
PwC plans to track employees' location while at work. Is this practice legal in Canada?
ctvnews.ca/business/pwc-plans-to-track-employees-location-while-at-work-is-this-practice-legal-in-canada-1.7032399
Trump Wants to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits. Who Would This Stand to Help?
morningstar.com/retirement/trump-wants-end-taxes-social-security-benefits-who-would-this-stand-help
I earn £40k a year – how could a pension tax change in the Budget affect me?: Rumours are swirling that the Labour Government could make changes to pension taxes ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/pensions-and-retirement/earn-40k-year-pension-tax-change-budget-3263084
Scotland’s High Taxes Puts Top Earners on Alert Again: Crossing the Royal Border Bridge after the 45-minute train journey from Edinburgh into the sleepy town of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-05/scotland-s-high-taxes-puts-top-earners-on-alert-again
thedailystar.net Sep 09
NBR to open e-tax filing portal today: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will open its online tax return submission portal today to facilitate digital income ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/nbr-open-e-tax-filing-portal-today-3697991
Is there a generational divide in Australia's spending habits? Here's what the data tells us
abc.net.au/news/2024-09-09/boomer-boom-as-generational-split-in-spending-widens/104298268
How to Talk to Your Clients About the Election: Communication with clients is crucial during election cycles to ease financial anxieties.
morningstar.com/financial-advisors/how-talk-your-clients-about-election
10 Ways Millionaires (Legally) Keep Their Taxes Down in Retirement: Some 61% of wealthy respondents to a recent survey say they plan to reduce the taxes they’ll ...
money.com/millionaires-low-taxes-in-retirement/
‘Our elderly mum requires full-time care at home. How much will it cost us and is there any tax relief?’
irishtimes.com/your-money/2024/09/10/is-there-any-tax-relief-available-on-cost-of-caring-for-our-elderly-mum/
Justice announces special session Sept. 30 with focus on tax cuts, child care tax credit
wvgazettemail.com/news/legislative_session/justice-announces-special-session-sept-30-with-focus-on-tax-cuts-child-care-tax-credit/article_c0b625a4-6ee6-11ef-ba98-2bd30de5199e.html
The caregiving ‘tax’ hitting one in 10 Australians: As well as the financial cost, unpaid caregiving responsibilities are taking a toll on carers’ mental health ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-caregiving-tax-hitting-one-in-10-australians-20240906-p5k8e9.html
Five December 31 Tax Deadlines for Retirees: The end of the year will be here before you know it, so it might be a good idea to start thinking soon about what ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/end-of-year-tax-deadlines-for-retirees
Here's What Entrepreneurs Will Be Watching for at Tonight's Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
entrepreneur.com/business-news/harris-trump-debate-breaking-down-economic-policies-plans/479642
Superpowered pensions: Essential strategies to get the retirement you deserve: Enjoy tax discounts of 20% to 40% on every €1 you pay into a pension with the help ...
irishexaminer.com/sponsored/arid-41458744.html
BenQ GW2486TC monitor review: The ultimate monitor for home office users seeking flexibility, comfort, and connectivity? | Mint
livemint.com/technology/tech-reviews/benq-gw2486tc-monitor-review-the-ultimate-monitor-for-home-office-users-seeking-flexibility-comfort-and-connectivity-11725865482842.html
SeekingAlpha Sep 10
TLTW: Covered Call ETF Focusing On Long-Term Treasuries, Strong 14.9% Yield, Risks Abound
seekingalpha.com/article/4720123-tltw-covered-call-etf-focusing-long-term-treasuries-14-9-percent-yield-risks-abound
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Thai digital wallet handout to start soon: Finance Ministry: BANGKOK: About 14.5 million state welfare cardholders and people with disabilities are expected to ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/09/10/thai-digital-wallet-handout-to-start-soon-finance-ministry
What Project 2025 Could Mean For Your Taxes: The conservative agenda advocates for numerous tax reforms for individuals and corporations.
newsweek.com/project-2025-tax-policies-impact-1949272
ICICI Bank refutes charges of salary, Esops to Buch: Earlier in the day, the Congress had accused Buch of another conflict of interest, stating that she received ...
financialexpress.com/market/icici-bank-refutes-charges-of-salary-esops-to-buch-3599467/
Quick Glance: Buch Under Fire: Allegations of Conflict of Interest
- Congress leader Pawan Khera accuses Sebi Chair Madhabi Puri Buch of receiving income from ICICI Bank and ICICI Prudential while in office.
- Khera demands a public clarification from Buch, highlighting that she received Rs 16.8 crore from ICICI since 2017, exceeding her Sebi salary.
- Criticism of Sebi intensifies amid shareholder concerns regarding the merger between ICICI Bank and ICICI Securities.
- The Congress party calls for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation as Buch dismisses all allegations as unfounded.
thedailystar.net Sep 10
NBR asks officials to come to office on time: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has asked the officials of its income tax wing to be at office ahead of the ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/nbr-asks-officials-come-office-time-3698631
Pensioners ‘won’t feel benefit’ of £400 rise after winter fuel cut and inflation: State pensions are expected to rise in line with earnings growth ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/pensioners-wont-feel-benefit-400-rise-winter-fuel-cut-inflation-3268601
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni highest taxpayers in sports; check how much income tax they paid: Report
livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-taxpayers-cricket-rishabh-pant-sourav-ganguly-amitabh-bachchan-salman-khan-shah-rukh-khan-11725511258079.html
The epic, thrilling, ridiculous story of The Spinoff’s first 10 years: Told in one crucial moment from every year, by The Spinoff’s founder Duncan Greive.
thespinoff.co.nz/business/10-09-2024/the-epic-ridiculous-story-of-the-spinoffs-first-10-years
St. Louis marijuana dispensaries look to stay open until midnight: Alderman Rasheen Aldridge says the extra sales could help the city’s bottom line.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/st-louis-marijuana-dispensaries-look-to-stay-open-until-midnight/article_df34d8a2-6ebb-11ef-b509-c744707daf8b.html
Five Things About Annuities That May Surprise You: They're more varied, flexible and cost-effective than most people think, so don't let their complexity scare ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/things-about-annuities-that-may-surprise-you
Workers could be handed free £360 by Labour in October rule change: Planned and proposed changes by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves could see a tax relief boost for ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/workers-could-handed-free-360-29883158
The Harris agenda emerges: Populism with a ‘healthy dose of centrism’: Kamala Harris’s new economic policy blends left-leaning populism with centrist tax plans ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/09/kamala-harris-economy-policy/
Fuel duty UK: RAC warns drivers of potential tax rise in upcoming Labour budget - what is pay per mile?
thestar.co.uk/business/consumer/fuel-duty-uk-rac-tax-rise-labour-budget-what-is-pay-per-mile-4768643
EXPLAINED: How to understand your German tax bill: Germany's tax rules can be confusing, but understanding them is essential if you want to make sure you're ...
thelocal.de/20240909/explained-how-to-understand-your-german-tax-bill
Use our income tax calculator to find out what you should be earning ahead of Autumn budget
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/use-income-tax-calculator-find-29872294
The Savings Game: IRS targets high-earners who fail to file: The IRS is warning those taxpayers to respond quickly or face even larger penalties or more ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/09/the-savings-game-irs-targets-high-earners-who-fail-to-file/
How Trump and Harris Might Handle Expiring TCJA Tax Cuts: Many key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are slated to expire by the end of 2025 ...
kiplinger.com/taxes/election-impact-on-tcja-tax-cuts
Millions of drivers warned 'prepare to pay more' with new rules: A tax is set to be hiked for the first time in years
nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/millions-drivers-warned-prepare-pay-9538897
Guilt-laden and ‘unfair’: Education officials slam ballot language to change how Utahns’ income tax dollars are spent
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/09/06/utah-education-leaders-call-ballot/
Could Australia adopt joint tax returns for couples? Would it save money?: In the United States, Americans can split or average out their income with their ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-09-09/could-australia-adopt-joint-tax-returns-for-couples-save-money/104279540
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