You may also like
Why do we keep voting on this? Exploring Prop. 13’s ‘Tax Revolt Family Tree’ - Black Voice News
The tax revolt started in California in 1978, but it never really ended. Four decades ago mad-as-hell voters banded together to pass Proposition 13, capping property taxes, slapping a constitutional muzzle on state government and wringing local budgets like a washcloth. The electorate's anti-tax
Read more
Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Minister: $15b gaming sector paid just $82m in corp tax - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
MINISTER of Public Administration Allyson West said the local gambling sector did business worth about an estimated $15 billion annually but typically ends up paying a yearly corporation tax of no more that less than $100 million, as she spoke on Friday in the Senate on the Gambling (Gaming and
Read more
Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Receiving annuities from SA: Essential tax advice for SA expats
(Partner Content) As a taxpayer you want to ensure that you’re not unfairly taxed in two jurisdictions at the same time. Below we take a look how you can ensure your tax affairs in South Africa are in order.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Sponsored by Intellitech
Angola: National Assembly Approves Property Tax
Luanda — The National Assembly (AN) passed last Friday, in general terms, the bills that approve the Property Code and the Motor Vehicles Tax
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett: United States Ambassador to Haiti in 1869
Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett  was an African American who was appointed United States Ambassador to Haiti in
Read more
Source: Black Then
VACCINE TEASE
Pushing aggressively for herd immunity in Jamaica within the new fiscal year, the Holness administration announced on Tuesday a $60-billion allocation aimed at purchasing COVID-19 vaccines and dedicated to social and economic recovery under an...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sierra Leone: Freetown Just Implemented a New Tax System That Could Quintuple Revenue
In the next few weeks, residents of Freetown are expecting to receive new property tax bills as part of a revamped and more progressive
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: 2021/22 Budget - New Taxes Will Deepen Burden On Tax Payers
[Monitor] The two arms of government--the Executive and Parliament, should be more mindful about their actions, particularly when dealing with touchy issues of taxation, given its implication on the cost of doing business, the economy and livelihoods.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Saturday operations for select tax offices
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open select tax offices this Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24, as it continues efforts to bring greater convenience to taxpayers considering the recent amendments to the Disaster Risk Management Orders...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
'Backra attitude'
CAMPAIGN spokesman for the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Dr Nigel Clarke yesterday shot down arguments that the Government is taking credit for work done by the previous People's National Party (PNP) Administration.'That is absurd,' Clarke said in response to a question posed by the Jamaica
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Sponsored by New York University
Egypt: Maait to MSMEs - Simplified Tax Based On Volume of Business
[Egypt Online] Finance Minister Mohammed Maait on Monday said the law of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development entails several tax incentives like the simplified tax system, which is based on the volume of sales or business.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Bill on Motor Vehicle Licences Rejected
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Traffic and Road Safety Act (Amendment) Bill 2021, seeking to introduce a license fee for motor vehicle owners payable annually has been rejected by Parliament. The Bill which was presented to Parliament in April by the government failed to meet favour with
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Parliament spares retirees burden of taxation in old age
Parliament adopted a recommendation to spare retirees aged 65 and above and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) from paying taxes.
Read more
Source: Business Daily
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Taken for a ride: SA car ownership one of most 'taxing' in the world
One thing is for sure in South Africa. If you need a car, you are going to pay the taxman for the pleasure of driving it.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Rwanda: Budget to Be Unveiled On Monday
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, will this Monday unveil the National Budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, The New Times can
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Religious party to ban strip clubs, casinos
The church-based Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) will abolish income tax, ban go-go clubs, and raise salaries for civil servants if it gains state power. JPP President Gilbert Edwards, who migrated to the United States when he was 20 years old,...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sponsored by New York University
Industrialists eye cheaper loans to boost recovery
The makers of goods are pushing for faster processing of Value Added Tax refunds to pump liquidity.
Read more
Source: Business Daily
Uganda: Where Does Money Borrowed By Govt Go ?
[Monitor] By Franklin Draku
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Why Ukur Yatani's Sh3.6 Trillion Budget Will Be a Tough Balancing Act
[Nation] Ambassador Ukur Yatani will be on a tight rope as he reads his second budget this Thursday.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag | The Atlanta Voice
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May. Figures released Monday showed less of a decrease for May collections than in April, when revenues fell by more than $1 billion because the income tax deadline was postponed to July. But
Read more
Source: The Atlanta Voice
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
KRA sets up special unit for digital tax tracking
The taxman has set up a special unit to track digital revenues in part of its measures to boost collection in a depressed economy.
Read more
Source: Business Daily
Malawi Army Engineers Commended On High Quality Road Project
[Nyasa Times] Road Authority (RA) has said capacitating a government institution in road construction will have positive results in the near future.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria Lost N5.4trn to Tax Evasion By Multi-Nationals - FIRS Boss
[Vanguard] Nigeria may have lost about $178billion (about N5.4 billion) to tax evasion by multi-nationals in ten years.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
President pardons more than 400 'ordinary prisoners' in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — President Jovenel Moïse has pardoned 415 prisoners in a bid to reduce overcrowding at prisons across the country as a senior United Nations official said that the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country had experienced an overall increase in gang-related
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Tax Evasion: Former SARS auditors now arrested for R321m fraud
The Hawks investigation uncovered a tax evasion syndicate of tax payers, runners, SARS current and former employees and bank staff.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Income tax, corporate tax and VAT unlikely to rise, despite crisis - TechCentral
Finance minister Tito Mboweni said national treasury has no plans to boost income tax, corporate tax or VAT even as the coronavirus decimates the nation’s finances.
Read more
Source: TechCentral
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Hot 97's DJ Young Chow Plans to Prep His Love of Caribbean Meals Vegan-Style
For Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow, nee Patrick Chow, having Soca DJ King Chow, as his father, opened his eyes for his love of
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
By the numbers: Expat tax through the lens of expertise
(Partner Content) On the minds of many South African expatriates are the options which are available to them for tax relief in South Africa, given the many changes made to the tax laws in South Africa.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Eleven mistakes on your tax return that could land you in jail
A new set of law amendments has given SARS the power to imprison citizens should they not comply.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Sponsored by Intellitech
Mboweni warns of debt crisis as he prepares to slash spending
Image c/o the department of international relations cooperation
Read more
Source: TechCentral
More from Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Employees shunning drug treatment - Barbados Today
Pfizer rollout for children could be soon - Barbados Today
Delta variant confirmed in two previous clusters - Barbados Today
Fogging schedule for August 23 to 27 - Barbados Today
BWA continues emergency repair work in St Peter - Barbados Today
#BTSpeakingOut – Do better Starcom News! - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – An option for a Republic - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – Organisational bullying - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – Our false economies (Part 2) - Barbados Today
COVID-19 UPDATE: 12 new cases, 153 in isolation - Barbados Today
#SpeakingOut – The irony of it all - Barbados Today
Musician, retired cricketers among Bajans to get honorary doctorates - Barbados Today
Headley’s green thumb extended to all - Barbados Today
Sagicor emphasises importance of preparedness - Barbados Today
COVID-19 Update: 13 new cases, 127 in isolation - Barbados Today
Republic Bank Group earnings on the up - Barbados Today
Temporary traffic changes at Halls Road & James A Tudor roundabout - Barbados Today
The UWI launches crowdfunding campaign - Barbados Today
Dick-Forde is UWI Open campus’ deputy principal - Barbados Today
'Butch' in Caribbean Hall of Fame - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – Addressing Republic hesitancy - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – A call for transparency - Barbados Today
CXC appoints deputy chief executive officer - Barbados Today
Verla DePeiza retains leadership of DLP - Barbados Today
DLP announces three more candidates - Barbados Today
Elderly man collapses and dies along Mighty Grynner Highway - Barbados Today
Vaccination schedule for August 23 to 25 - Barbados Today
Region must address structural weaknesses, says CDB head - Barbados Today
No mandatory vaccines for UWI - Barbados Today
Vaccine hesitancy big threat to region - Barbados Today
Haiti, we’ll help you, pledges new CARICOM SG - Barbados Today
Only vaccinated for Haiti support team - Barbados Today
Posthumous honour for Stewart - Barbados Today
Another side of the Clico saga - Barbados Today
Daneicia passionate about music and family - Barbados Today
Sandals awards three with inaugural scholarships - Barbados Today
UN Women, UNESCO in progressive partnership - Barbados Today
All-clear given after fire alarm at Warrens Tower - Barbados Today
Simon appointed head, student experience - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – Thy will be done on earth . . . - Barbados Today
COVID-19 Update: 21 new cases, 120 in isolation - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – Some things remain the same - Barbados Today
#BTSpeakingOut – Who is your head of state? - Barbados Today
CDEMA to deploy COST members to Haiti - Barbados Today
Update - Nelson Street man remanded on two counts of murder - Barbados Today
#BTColumn – Road tennis Olympics 2032? - Barbados Today
REGIONAL: Dominica records first death linked to COVID-19 pandemic - Barbados Today
A flash-flood watch remains in effect for Barbados - Barbados Today
Officers on the scene of a fire at Colonnade Mall - Barbados Today
Maynard charged for wasting police’s time - Barbados Today

Martin Luther King Jr. Facts

Education Facts

Cuisine Facts

Southern United States Facts

Be the Best of Whatever you are - MLK

Black Sands Animated Trailer: Ultimate Battle