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economy6 days ago•14 min saved

NYC Millionaire Advocates Higher Taxes—and a City He Loves

Business Insider profiles Andrew Tobias, a New York City millionaire and Patriotic Millionaires member who says he would happily pay more in taxes for the city he believes should be supported, tracing his fortune from publishing and real estate to a Miami stint to dodge city taxes before returning to NYC, and detailing his charitable giving (BuildOn, Success Academy, Amazon Conservation Team) amid ongoing debates over tax policy and Mamdani’s plans to raise levies on the ultra-wealthy.

via Business Insider|

#cost-of-living #economy #new-york-city

economy9 days ago•5 min saved

Germany Rolls Out Broad Reform Package to Boost Economy

After seven hours of talks, Germany's CDU/CSU-SPD coalition unveiled a 34-measure reform package to revive growth: tax relief for low- and middle-income families (about €600 per year on average), a pension overhaul with a gradual rise in retirement age, stricter sick-leave rules requiring a doctor's certificate from day one, extended Sunday opening hours and more flexible fixed-term contracts, sunset clauses to cut red tape, and housing/market measures. Top earners would face higher rates (45% from €250k and 47% from €280k) while the 42% rate remains, with total relief around €10 billion annually. The government aims to boost competitiveness and counter the AfD ahead of September state elections.

via Euronews|

#economy #germany #pensions

politics9 days ago•33 min saved

Progressive wins rise, but tax hurdle stalls US welfare-state dreams

Insurgent socialist candidates have won several Democratic primaries, signaling a shift in the party. But translating those gains into a full-fledged welfare-state expansion in the U.S. faces a core obstacle: broad voter acceptance of higher taxes, especially on the middle class. Nordic models fund extensive welfare through high overall tax intake, not just levies on the ultra-rich, and Americans show rising anti-tax sentiment and a preference for spending cuts to shrink deficits. Unless progressives win more marginal seats and persuade swing voters to back higher taxes, their ambitious welfare-state agenda may remain out of reach.

via vox.com|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #nordic-model #politics

politics9 days ago•12 min saved

NC Advances Record $34B Budget With Tax Cuts and Education Funding

North Carolina lawmakers advanced a record $34 billion state budget in the first round of votes, including raises for state workers and teachers, one-time pension boosts, and phased personal income tax cuts that could drop to as low as 2.49% by 2034. The plan also raises taxes on data centers and sports betting companies, funds Hurricane Helene relief and reserves, expands Medicaid oversight while trimming some health-department positions, and boosts transportation spending, with final passage and Gov. Stein’s signature expected later this week.

via WRAL|

#education #medicaid #north-carolina

world10 days ago•25 min saved

Japan hikes departure tax to curb overtourism and fund infrastructure

Japan raised its International Tourist Tax (departure tax) to 3,000 yen for all travelers departing the country, effective July 1, with the levy auto-included in airline/cruise bookings; revenue is earmarked for overtourism countermeasures and infrastructure, boosting annual revenue toward about 120 billion yen from 50 billion. To soften the impact on residents, passport fees were cut (10-year online: 15,900 → 8,900 yen; in-person down by 7,000), while short-term visa fees jumped fivefold (single-entry 3,000 → 15,000; multiple-entry 6,000 → 30,000); exemptions remain for many visa-free nationals. Japan saw a record inbound year in 2025 (roughly 42.4 million visitors) and aims for 60 million annually by 2030.

via The Japan Times|

#japan #overtourism #taxes

local11 days ago•26 min saved

NYC Rolls Out Pied-à-Terre Tax, Sending Notices to Luxury Second-Home Owners

New York City is starting enforcement of the pied-à-terre tax on non-primary luxury residences; the Department of Finance will issue notices (by August 30) and can audit six years back, with penalties up to 50% for false information. The tax is expected to raise roughly $340-500 million annually from about 10,000 properties. Rates range from 0.8-1.3% for one-to-three family homes, and 4-6.5% for co-ops/condos (top rates apply to highest-valued units). The city will recalibrate values in a second phase through 2031, and owners have 30 days to appeal; lawsuits are anticipated.

via New York Post|

#department-of-finance #local #luxury-real-estate

politics14 days ago•5 min saved

Newsom seals $351.7B California budget, bets on reserves to weather volatility

Governor Newsom and lawmakers reached a $351.7 billion budget deal that uses a windfall from stock gains and new taxes to avoid deep cuts, while boosting funding for schools, healthcare, childcare and housing, and proposing a larger rainy-day reserve via a constitutional amendment. The plan aims to weather revenue swings, but economists warn the fix may be temporary and the state remains structurally reliant on reserves amid a long-term deficit.

via Los Angeles Times|

#budget #california #newsom

business14 days ago•4 min saved

Eight Hours on Hold Highlighting the IRS Help-Line Troubles

A National Taxpayer Advocate report shows the IRS often leaves taxpayers waiting on hold for minutes to hours during tax season, with about 21% of 48 million calls answered and some lines averaging 30+ minutes, while experiences vary by department. The piece personalizes this with a reader’s ordeal filing a final return for a deceased mother: repeated calls, long holds (including an 8‑hour stretch), conflicting guidance from agents, and “courtesy disconnects,” underscoring systemic access problems. It also notes strategies to improve experiences, such as calling during peak tax season, times of the week when waits are shorter, calling early, and using accountants for priority lines.

via USA Today|

#business #courtesy-disconnects #hold-times

national16 days ago•19 min saved

Calif. billionaire tax: ballot battle pits Democrats against tech magnates

California’s proposed 5% tax on billionaires to fund health care is headed for the November ballot, but it faces mounting opposition from top Democrats and liberal groups, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the measure would hurt the state as Silicon Valley billionaires prepare heavy spending to defeat it.

via The Washington Post|

#billionaires #california #gavin-newsom

world16 days ago•23 min saved

Charles III Reveals Personal Tax Bill, Spotlighting Royal Wealth

King Charles III becomes the first reigning British monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, showing he has paid more than $30 million since 2022, largely from the Duchy of Lancaster, as Buckingham Palace uses transparency to counter scrutiny over royal finances and the Andrew scandal.

via The Washington Post|

#british-royal-family #duchy-of-lancaster #king-charles-iii

economy20 days ago•13 min saved

Median US Paycheck Shrinks to $850 After Taxes and Deductions

The piece explains that while the median full-time worker earned about $1,235 per week in early 2026, take-home pay after federal and state taxes, health premiums, and retirement contributions falls to roughly $850 weekly. Real wages declined as inflation (CPI up 4.25%) outpaced nominal raises, eroding purchasing power. Disposable income per person rose to about $68,359 in Q1 2026, but average spending outpaced income, pushing the savings rate down to 3.7% as households deplete savings to cover higher costs. There are large geographic gaps in disposable income and cost of living, with some states enjoying higher real purchasing power than others. The piece also highlights a study showing one simple habit can double retirement savings.

via Yahoo Finance|

#economy #income #inflation

personal-finance20 days ago•20 min saved

Inflation Narrows the Wallet: Median Weekly Pay Drops to $850 After Deductions

The article shows that the median weekly paycheck was $1,235 in early 2026, but take-home pay after federal/state taxes, health premiums, and a 401(k) contribution is about $850 per week. Real wages fell 0.71% over the year while CPI rose 4.25%, meaning inflation eroded nominal gains. Per-capita disposable income reached $68,359 in Q1 2026, yet households saved only 3.7% of disposable income as expenditures rose, with wide geographic differences in real purchasing power across states.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#inflation #median-paycheck #personal-finance

crime22 days ago•13 min saved

Comedian Carlos Mencia hit with 12 felony tax charges

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges tied to unpaid taxes, with AP News reporting the legal action and no sentencing details provided in the excerpt.

via AP News|

#carlos-mencia #crime #entertainment-news

politics23 days ago•3 min saved

California braces for new health-care and software taxes as budget vote advances

California lawmakers advanced tax measures within a $356 billion state budget, extending a health-care provider tax to private insurance plans (potentially about $2 billion annually and premium increases around $100 a year for individuals or $400 for a family of four) and adding a software sales tax projected to raise about $900 million annually. Republicans criticized the move as worsening costs, while Democrats argued it’s needed amid federal revenue losses, with Gov. Newsom expected to signinto law.

via New York Post|

#budget #california #health-care

politics23 days ago•72 min saved

Tax-cut dollars linked to White House ballroom, Democrats claim

Democrats allege that money from the Trump-era tax cuts is being used to finance a White House ballroom project, prompting questions about funding sources and budgeting oversight. The claim adds to ongoing partisan debate over how public funds are allocated, with Republicans and the White House defending or reframing the funding details.

via AP News|

#democrats #politics #taxes