Comparison of Cross-Border Effective Average Tax Rates in Europe and G7 Countries

Key Findings Effective Average Tax Rates (EATRs) on domestic and cross-border investment can influence business decisions and overall investment activity. This report provides a summary of domestic as well as cross-border EATRs—for both inbound and outbound investments—among 32 countries in Europe and the Group of Seven (G7) countries. Over the last decade EATRs on cross-border…

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Trump calls for deferral of tax payments for coronavirus victims

President Trump said in an Oval Office address Wednesday night that he would allow individuals and businesses to “defer tax payments without interest or penalties” and he urged Congress to cut payroll taxes as part of a set of measures aimed at providing relief during the coronavirus pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/trump-calls-for-deferral-of-tax-payments-for-coronavirus-victims

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A History and Analysis of Payroll Tax Holidays

As Congress and the White House consider ways to shore up the economy in the face of a public health crisis, President Donald Trump has suggested suspending the entire payroll tax for the duration of the year. This would cost about $950 billion if the tax is suspended between April 1 and December 31, and…

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Biggest tax procrastinators found in California and Las Vegas

The states with the most tax-filing procrastinators are California and Nevada, while Las Vegas and Denver were the top cities for those who wait until the last minute, according to a new survey. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/biggest-tax-procrastinators-found-in-california-and-las-vegas

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Tax season guide to small business expense deductions

 BUSINESSADVERTISER DISCLOSURE From the kind of expenses you can – and can’t – deduct to the right rewards card to use to pay for deductible expenses, here’s everything you should know. by Rebecca Lake March 9, 2020 see original article at Creditcards.com Summary Claiming deductions can save your business money on your tax return, but you…

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AICPA asks IRS for QBI deduction guidance

The American Institute of CPAs has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department asking them for more guidance on the qualified business income deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/aicpa-asks-irs-for-qbi-deduction-guidance

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