Feb 9, 2010
In his first statement to the Parliament of the year, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has outlined the Government’s intentions to focus on fostering economic growth for the country, indicating that several changes will be made to the national fiscal system.
At the first Parliament session of 2010, held on February 9th, John Key revealed [...]
In his first statement to the Parliament of the year, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has outlined the Government’s intentions to focus on fostering economic growth for the country, indicating that several changes will be made to the national fiscal system.
At the first Parliament session of 2010, held on February 9th, John Key revealed the Government’s economic plans for 2010, emphasizing that attention will be paid to such issues as taxation, education, social services, resource and environmental issues, and constitutional ... Read More
Dec 8, 2009
Ahead of the Pre-Budget Report (PBR), due to be delivered on December 9th by Alastair Darling, Chancellor to the Treasury, a slew of speculation has arisen regarding possible tax rates increases and installation of new tax types in the UK. Though the PBR deals with government spending and economic forecasts, this year is likely to [...]
Ahead of the Pre-Budget Report (PBR), due to be delivered on December 9th by Alastair Darling, Chancellor to the Treasury, a slew of speculation has arisen regarding possible tax rates increases and installation of new tax types in the UK. Though the PBR deals with government spending and economic forecasts, this year is likely to see an increased focus on the issue of taxation as the UK government copes to deal with financial crisis induced budget deficits.
Common media discussion centers around the ... Read More
Dec 6, 2009
Swinford Bridge, a private toll bridge in the UK, which grants its owner various tax exemptions, was sold at auction to an anonymous bidder on December 3rd, for GBP 1,080,000.
The Swinford Toll Bridge in Oxfordshire, England, was built in 1767 by the Earl of Abingdom. The unique tax properties of the structure were granted when [...]
Swinford Bridge, a private toll bridge in the UK, which grants its owner various tax exemptions, was sold at auction to an anonymous bidder on December 3rd, for GBP 1,080,000.
The Swinford Toll Bridge in Oxfordshire, England, was built in 1767 by the Earl of Abingdom. The unique tax properties of the structure were granted when it received its own Act of Parliament “An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from Swinford, in the County of Berks, to Eynsham, in ... Read More
Nov 20, 2009
The Icelandic Government gave final approval to tax reforms and announced that the implementation of the new system will begin January 1st, 2010. Initial tax reforms plans were announced on June 18th 2009, which consisted of restructuring of personal taxes from the current flat-rate to a three tier system, along with increases in capital gains, [...]
The Icelandic Government gave final approval to tax reforms and announced that the implementation of the new system will begin January 1st, 2010. Initial tax reforms plans were announced on June 18th 2009, which consisted of restructuring of personal taxes from the current flat-rate to a three tier system, along with increases in capital gains, VAT and tax-free exemptions.
Beginning in 2010 Iceland will replace its lat-rate personal tax rate of 24.1% with a three tiered system. Those earning less than ISK200,000 ... Read More
