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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Emphasizing Need for Review
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a complaint from six FDP politicians. The court acknowledged ongoing financial needs related to reunification, but emphasized the need for periodic review, potentially leading to its future abolishment...
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Emphasizing Need for Review
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a complaint from six FDP politicians. The court acknowledged ongoing financial needs related to reunification, but emphasized the need for periodic review, potentially leading to its future abolishment...
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48% Bias Score
Stein's Budget Counters GOP Tax Cuts, Prioritizes Public Education
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein proposed a $33.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25, including increased spending on education and social programs, countered by halting planned Republican tax cuts and scaling back private school vouchers to address projected revenue shortfalls.
Stein's Budget Counters GOP Tax Cuts, Prioritizes Public Education
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein proposed a $33.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25, including increased spending on education and social programs, countered by halting planned Republican tax cuts and scaling back private school vouchers to address projected revenue shortfalls.
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48% Bias Score
US Immigrants' $651.9 Billion Tax Contribution and the Economic Risks of Mass Deportations
Immigrants in the US contributed $651.9 billion in taxes in 2023, significantly impacting the economy; mass deportations would severely harm the economy and separate families.
US Immigrants' $651.9 Billion Tax Contribution and the Economic Risks of Mass Deportations
Immigrants in the US contributed $651.9 billion in taxes in 2023, significantly impacting the economy; mass deportations would severely harm the economy and separate families.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's High Automobile Taxes Amidst Inflation: A Hidden Tax Increase
Tax expert Ozan Bingöl criticizes Turkey's high automobile taxes, noting that the failure to update tax brackets amidst high inflation results in a hidden tax increase, forcing citizens to pay a fortune for old or unsafe vehicles or go without; between 2015-2024, 1.35 trillion Turkish lira in ÖTV wa...
Turkey's High Automobile Taxes Amidst Inflation: A Hidden Tax Increase
Tax expert Ozan Bingöl criticizes Turkey's high automobile taxes, noting that the failure to update tax brackets amidst high inflation results in a hidden tax increase, forcing citizens to pay a fortune for old or unsafe vehicles or go without; between 2015-2024, 1.35 trillion Turkish lira in ÖTV wa...
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56% Bias Score
IRS Tax Debt and Social Security Garnishment
The IRS can garnish up to 15% of Social Security benefits for back taxes, but Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is exempt; tax relief services can help manage debt.
IRS Tax Debt and Social Security Garnishment
The IRS can garnish up to 15% of Social Security benefits for back taxes, but Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is exempt; tax relief services can help manage debt.
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44% Bias Score
Mali: New Taxes Amidst Rising Government Spending Spark Public Outcry
The Malian government announced new taxes on mobile phone and alcohol to fund state expenses, especially energy, but this decision sparked controversy due to simultaneous significant budget increases for various state institutions, including a 45% rise in the National Transition Council's budget and...
Mali: New Taxes Amidst Rising Government Spending Spark Public Outcry
The Malian government announced new taxes on mobile phone and alcohol to fund state expenses, especially energy, but this decision sparked controversy due to simultaneous significant budget increases for various state institutions, including a 45% rise in the National Transition Council's budget and...
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40% Bias Score
Greece: Extra EFKA Fees for Salaried Freelancers Under €1273 Monthly Income
In Greece, salaried employees also working as freelancers with "blokakia" face extra EFKA payments if their salaried income is under €1,273 monthly gross, failing to cover the self-employed's second insurance category (€293.59 including a mandatory €10 unemployment contribution).
Greece: Extra EFKA Fees for Salaried Freelancers Under €1273 Monthly Income
In Greece, salaried employees also working as freelancers with "blokakia" face extra EFKA payments if their salaried income is under €1,273 monthly gross, failing to cover the self-employed's second insurance category (€293.59 including a mandatory €10 unemployment contribution).
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Widening Budget Deficit in February 2025"
Turkey's central government budget in February 2025 showed a deficit of 310.092 billion TRY, a significant increase from 153.798 billion TRY in February 2024, primarily driven by increased interest payments (139.688 billion TRY) and non-interest spending (893.828 billion TRY).
Turkey's Widening Budget Deficit in February 2025"
Turkey's central government budget in February 2025 showed a deficit of 310.092 billion TRY, a significant increase from 153.798 billion TRY in February 2024, primarily driven by increased interest payments (139.688 billion TRY) and non-interest spending (893.828 billion TRY).
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40% Bias Score
UK Higher-Rate Taxpayers Exceed 5 Million Amidst Threshold Freeze
In 2022/23, over 5.1 million UK taxpayers paid the 40% higher income tax rate, a 15% increase from the previous year, due to a tax threshold freeze; economists predict this number could reach 9-10 million by 2028, impacting economic growth and social equity.
UK Higher-Rate Taxpayers Exceed 5 Million Amidst Threshold Freeze
In 2022/23, over 5.1 million UK taxpayers paid the 40% higher income tax rate, a 15% increase from the previous year, due to a tax threshold freeze; economists predict this number could reach 9-10 million by 2028, impacting economic growth and social equity.
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60% Bias Score
Indonesia's Nickel Industry Faces Tax Hike, Sell-Off Amidst Price Recovery
Indonesia's nickel industry, holding 63% of the global market, faces uncertainty due to a proposed tax hike from 10% to 14-19% and a major investor selling half its stake in Nickel Industries, causing a 25% share price drop despite recent price recovery.
Indonesia's Nickel Industry Faces Tax Hike, Sell-Off Amidst Price Recovery
Indonesia's nickel industry, holding 63% of the global market, faces uncertainty due to a proposed tax hike from 10% to 14-19% and a major investor selling half its stake in Nickel Industries, causing a 25% share price drop despite recent price recovery.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Tax Benefits for Homeowners
This article outlines various Canadian tax credits and deductions related to homeownership, including options for saving, buying, renovating, and selling a home, along with potential pitfalls to avoid, such as non-compliance with short-term rental regulations and the underused housing tax.
Canadian Tax Benefits for Homeowners
This article outlines various Canadian tax credits and deductions related to homeownership, including options for saving, buying, renovating, and selling a home, along with potential pitfalls to avoid, such as non-compliance with short-term rental regulations and the underused housing tax.
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36% Bias Score
UK Hospitality to Cut Staff and Investment Due to Tax Changes
Facing increased employer NICs (to 15%), a higher national minimum wage (£12.21), and reduced rate relief, 70% of UK hospitality businesses plan staff cuts, 60% will cancel investments, and 15% may close sites, according to a survey of over 8,000 sites.
UK Hospitality to Cut Staff and Investment Due to Tax Changes
Facing increased employer NICs (to 15%), a higher national minimum wage (£12.21), and reduced rate relief, 70% of UK hospitality businesses plan staff cuts, 60% will cancel investments, and 15% may close sites, according to a survey of over 8,000 sites.
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48% Bias Score
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