Taxes
Idea floated to let taxpayers register moral objections to federal spending without changing their tax bill
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A proposal discussed in commentary ahead of Tax Day would let filers indicate which types of federal programs they find morally objectionable—while keeping their total tax liability the same.
Sol León was named winner of the first season of La Mansión VIP, the reality show created by influencer HotSpanish that concluded on Sunday, May 10, after nearly a month of competition.
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Finance market minister Niklas Wykman warns against the opposition's proposal for a new bank tax. According to him the tax could lead to higher mortgage costs for Swedish households.
Six justices of Colombia's Constitutional Court recused themselves from reviewing the suspension of three government decrees issued amid an economic emergency for the winter crisis in Córdoba. Only three justices did not file recusals, halting the full court's decision on the validity of measures including a wealth tax.
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Germany's SPD is pushing for a national excess profits tax on mineral oil companies to fund a fuel discount, even without EU agreement. The move has reignited tensions with coalition partner CDU. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil plans to address energy taxes on Friday.
Some hospitality workers told The Daily Wire they received larger tax refunds this filing season than last year and said they were unaware of President Donald Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” policy. The outlet’s interviews included a Washington, D.C., waitress who initially attributed her refund change to other factors before reacting to the tip-tax break when it was described to her.
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President José Antonio Kast's government presented its National Reconstruction Project to Congress, featuring about 40 measures to boost growth, including a corporate tax cut from 27% to 23% and tax reintegration. Ministers toured regions on Friday to defend the bill, as OTIC and IMF warn of labor and fiscal risks. A poll shows 54% believe Congress should approve it.
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