The US House Ways and Means Committee has released seven draft bills to clarify and simplify digital asset taxation, including reduced paperwork for crypto holders, clarity on mining/staking, and a potential 'de minimis' exception for small transactions, ahead of a Tuesday hearing.
A surprise provision in a tax law guide could lead to double taxation for trusts and estates, even those with modest income. Experts are concerned about the impact on charitable giving and the need for clarity from Congress or the Treasury Department.
Lawyers and financial advisors are concerned about a potential double taxation issue for trusts and estates stemming from a new tax law. A footnote in a congressional tax guide suggests that trusts may have to pay taxes on income distributed to beneficiaries, even if all income is distributed, creating a "mathematical nightmare."
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) secured a significant victory in local elections, winning 12 out of 16 mayoral and gubernatorial races, including in Busan. The DPK also maintained its parliamentary majority by winning nine out of 14 vacant National Assembly seats.
Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights with Almaty, Kazakhstan in Q1 next year. Chief Executive John Lee also announced deliberations for a double taxation agreement to boost business ties with Central Asia.
La Californie fait face à des défis économiques majeurs : prix de l'essence record, chômage élevé, coût du logement exorbitant et crise des sans-abri, le tout avant une primaire cruciale où démocrates et républicains s'accusent mutuellement.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is urging Australians to stop claiming private expenses, such as baby items, gifts, and meal deliveries, as work-related deductions. The ATO uses data matching and AI to identify red flags, with millions already claiming billions in work-related expenses.
More than 52,000 people responded to a Commons Treasury committee inquiry into student loans, with most plan 2 borrowers saying interest rates and repayment terms were unreasonable. MPs said the scale of frustration and upset among graduates was significant.
Russia anticipates the EAEU-UAE economic partnership agreement to take effect by the end of 2023, aiming to enhance trade quality and balance, following a 50% increase in trade turnover to $14 billion in 2022.
Economist Olivier Blanchard identifies the Strait of Hormuz blockade as a critical vulnerability in globalized economies, highlighting how choke points and critical resource dependencies can disrupt supply chains. He suggests this crisis presents a historic opportunity for Europe to implement reforms.
Le député européen Raphaël Glucksmann propose dans son nouveau livre une convention citoyenne sur l'immigration et un service civique obligatoire. Il aborde aussi la revalorisation des enseignants, le "passeport pour l'émancipation" des enfants, et une réforme fiscale.
A 97-year-old Australian widow was fined $1,650 by the ATO for a late tax return after her husband's death. The decision was overturned after public outcry via LinkedIn, prompting criticism of the ATO's lack of discretion in considering personal circumstances.
L'ancien ministre Éric Lombard soutient une taxation accrue du patrimoine pour les plus riches, arguant un besoin d'équité fiscale et démocratique. Il propose de ne pas taxer le capital des sociétés et de protéger les entrepreneurs de la tech.
SBI Group plans to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Japan, pending regulatory reforms on crypto funds and taxation. The asset manager aims for a $31.5 billion AUM target within three years, leveraging Japan's large household savings and existing investment infrastructure.
À la demande du député LFI Éric Coquerel, le patron du groupe pétrolier sera auditionné par la commission des finances sur «la taxation des superprofits et la fiscalité des multinationales».
Le groupe pétrolier plafonne actuellement le prix de l’essence sans plomb à 1,99 euro par litre et celui du diesel à 2,09 euros par litre, pour contenir la hausse des prix provoquée par la guerre au Moyen-Orient.
TotalEnergies a publié un résultat de près de 6 milliards de dollars au premier trimestre 2026, en hausse de 50% sur un an, l'un des plus élevés de son histoire récente. Cette performance intervient dans un contexte de fortes tensions géopolitiques autour du détroit d'Ormuz, par où transite près d'un cinquième du pétrole mondial. La gauche française dénonçant des « superprofits de guerre » et réclamant une taxation accrue, le gouvernement appelle les groupes à « redistribuer », tandis que plusieurs pays européens poussent pour une taxe coordonnée à l'échelle de l'Union.
À Bruxelles, des études sont en cours pour imposer le secteur de l’énergie. En France, une proposition de loi a été déposée.
TotalEnergies a publié un bénéfice trimestriel de 5,8 milliards de dollars (51% sur un an), dopé par la flambée des prix des hydrocarbures due à la guerre au Moyen-Orient. Le groupe a augmenté son dividende à 0,90 euro par action, la plus forte croissance parmi les majors pétrolières, provoquant la colère de la gauche et des associations environnementales qui réclament une taxation des superprofits.
1,5 million de personnes ont apporté leurs signatures au projet de référendum qui doit permettre de financer le système de santé. La proposition suscite une vive opposition dans les milieux de la tech.
Beijing is intensifying its enforcement against tax evasion, extending its reach into consumption taxes, which have been positioned as a critical source of stabilising local government finances that have been hit hard by the nation’s prolonged property crisis. Earlier this month, the State Taxation Administration (STA) released details of eight tax-violation cases involving sectors such as gold jewellery, alcoholic beverages and refined oil. The enforcement actions spanned multiple regions,...
DÉCRYPTAGE - Au total, le PS espère un rendement cumulé de l’impôt sur les grandes successions (IGS) de 400 milliards d’euros sur la période 2025-2040.
An inquiry into the taxation of gas resources has heard from proponents for a tax, who believe Australians are being robbed of their fair share of wealth from the nation's natural resources, and opponents, who argue touching tax settings would spook investors.
An inquiry into the taxation of gas resources has heard from proponents for a tax, who believe Australians are being robbed of their fair share of wealth from the nation's natural resources, and opponents, who argue touching tax settings would spook investors.
