Consumption Tax Policies in OECD Countries

Key Findings Introduction Consumption Taxes in Brief Consumption Tax Revenues in OECD Countries Value-added Tax Sales Taxes Excise Taxes Excise Tax Trends Conclusion Appendix (See PDF) Key Findings Consumption taxes are a significant source of revenue for governments across the world, making up 32.3 percent of tax revenues in OECD countries in 2019. Despite the…

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IRS offers option when PPP loan forgiveness is denied

Businesses who didn’t receive forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program loans can now claim a tax credit instead, thanks to a provision in last month’s coronavirus stimulus package. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-offers-option-when-ppp-loan-forgiveness-is-denied

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Supreme Court seeks Biden DOJ views on work-from-home taxes

New Hampshire is seeking to sue directly at the high court to challenge the Massachusetts practice of taxing nonresidents who used to work in the state but now do their jobs from home. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/supreme-court-seeks-biden-doj-views-on-work-from-home-taxes

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Who Benefits from the State and Local Tax Deduction?

As President Joe Biden and policymakers in Congress consider changes in tax policy over the coming year, the fate of the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap will be an ongoing part of the policy debate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has expressed interest in repealing the SALT cap, which was originally…

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As Wirecard collapsed, key player fled by private jet to Belarus

A former senior executive at Wirecard AG escaped from Austria to Belarus on a private aircraft last year with the help of a secret-service agent and a far-right politician. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/as-wirecard-collapsed-key-player-fled-by-private-jet-to-belarus

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