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IRS-DHS Data Sharing Agreement Sparks Fear, Legal Challenges Among Undocumented Immigrants

A new data-sharing agreement between the IRS and DHS allows the agency to use tax information to enforce immigration laws, causing fear and uncertainty among undocumented immigrants who have historically been encouraged to pay US taxes; the move has prompted legal challenges and is expected to cause...

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German Coalition Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Housing Crisis and Tax Disputes

A new German coalition government faces economic challenges, including rising healthcare costs, making homeownership difficult for young people without inheritance, while unresolved tax policy disputes could further strain public finances and exacerbate social inequalities.

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Germany's New Government Faces Looming Financial Crisis

Germany's new coalition government faces significant financial challenges, with the Institute of German Economy (IW) projecting social security contributions to rise to almost 46 percent of income due to rising healthcare costs and depleted health insurance reserves, potentially impacting economic g...

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Trump's Trillion-Dollar Tariff Claim Challenged by Economists

President Trump's claim that new tariffs will generate over \$1 trillion in revenue is challenged by economists; think tanks estimate annual revenue between \$150 billion and \$780 billion, even with a hypothetical 50% tariff on all imports, due to reduced consumer spending; this contrasts with his ...

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Labour's Worker's Rights Bill: Next CEO Warns of Economic Havoc

Next CEO Lord Wolfson and the CBI warn that Labour's worker's rights bill, coupled with increased employer National Insurance contributions, is causing a private sector slowdown and may lead to job losses; the bill's impact on flexible working arrangements is of particular concern.

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UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts

Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.

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UK Job Market Slowdown as Payroll Numbers and Vacancies Fall

UK payroll employment fell by 78,000 to 30.3 million in March 2023, and vacancies dropped by 26,000 to 781,000—below pre-pandemic levels—amid concerns over a looming tax increase and economic slowdown.

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German Taxpayers Face Increased Burdens Due to Social Policy Proposals

Germany faces rising tax and contribution burdens due to the Union and SPD's social policies, with social security contributions projected to increase to almost 46 percent of income by the next few years, driven by rising healthcare costs and pension commitments.

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Trump's Tariff Revenue Projections Far Exceed Independent Estimates

President Trump projects his new tariffs will generate "trillions of dollars", but independent analyses offer far lower estimates, with the Yale Budget Lab estimating $60-65 billion annually from auto tariffs and Goldman Sachs estimating $300 billion annually from tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and Chin...

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Moderate Rise in German Household Energy Prices Amidst Government Intervention

German household energy prices rose moderately in the second half of 2024, with gas prices averaging 12.28 cents/kWh and electricity at 41.2 cents/kWh. Tax increases, particularly VAT and gas storage levies, were the main drivers. The government plans tax reductions to ease the burden.

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Greece Eliminates Tax on Children's Health Insurance

Greece eliminated the 15% tax on children's health insurance premiums, impacting about 2 million children under 18, lowering costs and improving access to private healthcare.

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German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Solidarity Surcharge

The German Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a 5.5% tax on income and corporate taxes, after a lawsuit by FDP politicians who claim it's unconstitutional since the end of Solidarpakt II in 2019, a financial program for East Germany. The government arg...

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