Flaherty slams bank tax idea as excessive
Canada bluntly rejected the idea of a harmonized global bank levy on Wednesday, with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty saying Ottawa would not accept such a punitive tax on its banking sector.
Taiwan Finance Ministry To Raise Housing Tax To Curb Prices
Taiwan Finance Ministry To Raise Housing Tax To Curb Prices
Japan finmin tests waters for sales tax debate
Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan said he was open to debating sales tax reform, suggesting the government may consider raising the tax to help fund its spending programs focused on supporting households.
South Africa to Miss Tax Target by 60 Billion Rand
Sept. 15 — South Africa may miss its tax revenue target for the fiscal year by at least 60 billion rand, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said, more than previously forecast.
How could a carbon tax replace the income tax?
joesq asked: If the US wanted to finance the federal government entirely thru a carbon tax (or oil tax or gasoline tax), how high a tax rate would be needed to finance the government and replace the income tax and all other revenues? How much would that add to cost of a gallon [...]
