Swiss voters approve global minimum corporate tax, climate goals
Zurich, Switzerland Reuters Voters in Switzerland on Sunday approved the introduction of a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to cut fossil fuel use and reach zero emissions by 2050, public broadcaster SRF reported. The results showed almost 80 per cent of those who voted in Sunday’s national referendum backed […]
Essay: Time to end tax havens for Russian oligarchs, crooked politicians and criminals
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article published by Religion News Service, writes about why tax havens should be eliminated…
Essay: Amid calls to #TaxTheChurches – what and how much do US religious organisations not pay the taxman?
In an article first published on The Conversation, RYAN CRAGUN, a professor of sociology at the University of Tampa, looks at the issue of tax exemptions for churches in the US…
“Tax us”: World’s super-rich call for wealth tax to fund coronavirus relief
New York City, USThomson Reuters Foundation A group of the world’s super-rich including heiress Abigail Disney and the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s urged governments on Monday to raise their taxes to help impoverished populations survive the coronavirus and its economic fallout. In an open letter, the 83 individuals with net worths of tens or […]
Pay more tax to fight climate change? British district puts it to the vote
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation A British district has said it will ask residents whether they would be willing to pay more tax to help it become carbon neutral by 2030, in a first-of-its-kind referendum. Warwick District Council wants to raise an extra £3 million a year to pay for green measures including energy-efficient social […]
G20: Campaigners welcome new pledge to tackle corruption but say economic growth must include all
DAVID ADAMS reports…