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Recent Examples of personal tax
In March, the government introduced a personal tax deduction for childcare expenses.
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Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2022
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Much simpler changes to the tax code could raise revenue from rich people without forcing the IRS to estimate unrealized gains, Zwick said, including reducing the deduction for business income claimed on personal tax returns — a tax break created in President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
—Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
So if the pass-through entity — usually S Corporations or partnerships — pays the tax, then the individual owners can deduct the entity’s taxes on their personal tax returns, instead of their own state and local taxes.
—Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
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Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2022
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TaxAct, a popular do-it-yourself personal tax preparation solution with decades of experience, stands out for its simplicity.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Much simpler changes to the tax code could raise revenue from rich people without forcing the IRS to estimate unrealized gains, Zwick said, including reducing the deduction for business income claimed on personal tax returns — a tax break created in President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
—Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
So if the pass-through entity — usually S Corporations or partnerships — pays the tax, then the individual owners can deduct the entity’s taxes on their personal tax returns, instead of their own state and local taxes.
—Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal tax
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Different rules for public and private schools Amendment 2 asks Kentucky voters whether or not the state should be allowed to direct tax dollars toward education outside the public school system.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
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For more information about ‘The Groundlings,’ or to direct tax deductible donation to the theatre or school, a please visit their website.Anne Easton, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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In the resulting chaos, states have scrambled to fill the gap with regard to state income tax.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Cox signed a law earlier this year slashing the state income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55%. Democrats and education advocates criticized the cut, arguing those funds should be spent on public schools and social services.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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The premier of British Columbia announced a significant hike on Thursday in tax incentives for film and TV, as the province struggles with a sharp decline in production.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Government Initiatives And Policies The Dubai government has rolled out several initiatives to boost real estate’s appeal, including property law reforms, relaxed visa rules and tax incentives.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite a last-minute plea from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and a wide-ranging assembly of city partners, the St. Paul City Council voted 4-2 on Wednesday to reject the mayor’s final budget proposal, which called for a 6.9% property tax levy increase.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
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The City of Brookfield has never held a property tax levy referendum, according to Scott.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Academics argue that while the government needs to find ways to raise money, that could come from taxing excess profits rather than a single tax that applies to all employers, big and small.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
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This strategy, involves clustering donations in a single tax year to surpass the standard deduction and make itemizing worthwhile.James Brewer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Prior to council tax, there was poll tax which was so wildly unpopular, people began rioting across England.Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2024
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But a Venezuelan passport costs more than $300, a price that amounts to a poll tax because few migrants can afford them.John Otis, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Personal tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20tax. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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