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State Tax Revenues Still Unstable

Overall tax revenue figures for US states have risen for the second straight quarter in 2010, however total collections are still lagging behind their pre-recession levels, lending uncertainty to future results.

Graduate Tax Would Cause an Exodus

If a graduate tax were to be instated in the UK, as previously suggested by the country’s Business Secretary, students would have little incentive to stay and contribute to the economy upon completion of their degrees, ultimately offsetting any possible benefits the system might have.

French Tax Change Could Lower Credit Rating

France has been warned that if it carries out proposed changes to the tax treatment of life insurance products, the country could face a national credit rating downgrade across the insurance sector.

Education Needed to Raise Jobs and Revenues

In order to boost employment levels and increase national tax revenues, governments need to strive to provide top-quality tertiary education within their country.

Federal Defecit Still Above 1.3 Trillion

Throughout the first 11 months of 2010 fiscal year the US federal government amassed a USD 1.3 trillion budget deficit, showing only a slight improvement over the previous year.

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OECD Reviews Economic and Tax System of Finland

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The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released its bi-annual Economic Brief of Finland, with an assessment of the country’s economy and tax system and recommendations for changes. According to the newly published report, Finland was one of the OECD-member nations most effected during the global economic downturn, and, although, it had fared [...]

The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released its bi-annual Economic Brief of Finland, with an assessment of the country's economy and tax system and recommendations for changes. According to the newly published report, Finland was one of the OECD-member nations most effected during the global economic downturn, and, although, it had fared relatively well coming out of the contraction, economic changes must now be made. The proposed changes in the tax system will ensure enhanced tax efficiency and future economic ... Read More