tax reform
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Missouri Primary 2026: Voters Reject Fiscal and Procedural Constitutional Amendments as Key Congressional Races Set November Matchups
Missouri voters rejected major tax and initiative reforms on August 4, while key congressional primary results finalized high-stakes November matchups.
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ICTU Demands End to ‘Gimmicks’ in Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
The ICTU has unveiled its pre-Budget 2027 proposals, urging the government to prioritize public service investment and wage growth over short-term tax giveaways.
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Thailand Faces Calls for Fiscal Reform Amid Tourism Strategy Shift
As Thailand shifts its tourism strategy toward high-net-worth travelers, experts argue that domestic tax reform is necessary to address rising inequality.
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Australian Churches Warn of $3 Billion Tax Impact on Charitable Giving
Australian religious and non-profit groups warn that proposed tax reforms could trigger a $3 billion shortfall in annual charitable donations.
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Andy Burnham’s Land Value Tax Proposal Sparks Regional Economic Concerns
Potential incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over proposed land value tax reforms that could drastically shift regional tax burdens across the UK.
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Former RBA Governor Philip Lowe criticizes government’s ‘redistribution agenda’
Former RBA Governor Philip Lowe has slammed Labor’s tax changes as a ‘redistribution agenda’ that threatens to stifle national investment and economic growth.
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Albanese Government Relents on ‘Widow’s Tax’ Following Crossbench Pressure
The Australian Labor government has agreed to amend its budget tax reforms to protect widows and divorcees from losing grandfathered tax concessions following intense pressure from Independent Senator David Pocock.
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Australian Property Market Stumbles as Government Implements Tax Reforms
Westpac reports a 20% drop in investor loan applications following the Australian government’s decision to restrict negative gearing and reform capital gains tax.
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Cook County Announces Two-Month Delay for Second Installment Property Tax Bills
Cook County officials have confirmed a two-month delay for the second installment of property tax bills, pushing the payment deadline to October amid ongoing systemic concerns.
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The Global Tax Shift: AI Enforcement and the ‘Last Mile’ of Pillar Two Compliance
As the June 30 deadline for the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax approaches, multinational corporations face a complex ‘last mile’ of compliance, while nations like Israel deploy AI to scan 100% of tax returns.
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Jeff Bezos Advocates for Tax Reform as Philanthropic and Investment Ventures Shift
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has ignited debate by calling for the elimination of federal income taxes for low-wage earners, even as his investment portfolio in EV startups faces scrutiny and his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s massive charitable contributions remain largely outside…
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IRS 2026 Capital Gains Brackets Set as S&P 500 Targets Record 7,900
The IRS has finalized the 2026 capital gains tax thresholds as market analysts project the S&P 500 to reach 7,900, creating significant tax implications for tech and AI investors.
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Labor to overhaul negative gearing in May 12 budget
The federal government is set to reform negative gearing, capital gains tax, and trust structures in next week’s budget, signaling a major shift in property investment policy.
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Global Fiscal Shifts Test the Limits of Democratic Consensus
From Scotland to Australia, governments are grappling with tax reform as economic instability forces a rethink of social contracts and investment incentives.
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New Tax Realities: From Superannuation to Millionaire Levies
As Australia passes Division 296 superannuation reforms and Washington introduces a new millionaire’s tax, high-net-worth individuals and professional organizations are recalibrating their financial strategies.