Tag: TAXATION
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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Rule on Outbound Investments in Chinese Entities
The U.S. Treasury has finalized regulations to restrict outbound investments in Chinese-affiliated firms in the semiconductor, microelectronics, quantum technology, and AI sectors. Effective January 2, 2025, these rules require U.S. investors to notify the Treasury about specific investments, continuing the administration’s focus on national security following previous executive directives. On October 28, 2024, the U.S.…
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The Profit Illusion: How Dual-Listed Companies Manipulate Earnings Reporting
Dual-listed companies often inflate profits by presenting adjusted earnings that exclude certain expenses defined by GAAP, complicating investor assessments of true profitability. Notable Israeli firms exhibit significant discrepancies between adjusted and GAAP profits, primarily due to the exclusion of share-based compensation. Investors need to critically analyze these reports to avoid overestimating financial health and future…
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The Impact of Minimum Tax on Company Capital in Bangladesh
Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh are facing financial strain due to rigid minimum tax policies that do not consider profitability, exacerbated by political instability since July. The minimum tax ranges from 0.6% to 5% of turnover, with an additional 1% on export values. This has led to increased effective tax rates, burdensome financial impacts on companies, and…
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Should Investors Sell to ‘Quick Buy’ Companies at Below Market Rates?
A UK survey indicates that property selling times are increasing, leading investors to explore quick buy firms, which often purchase below market rates for a faster closing process. As of April 2024, sales dropped to 32,690 properties, the lowest since May 2020, illustrating a trend toward quicker, albeit lower-value, transactions as market conditions fluctuate. A…
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Trump’s Election: A Windfall for Private Prison Companies
The election of Donald Trump has revitalized private prison stocks, as investors anticipate large contracts stemming from enhanced immigration enforcement. Companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic expect significant revenue from ICE, reflecting a strengthened relationship between government policy and the prison industry. Despite warnings about economic impacts, investor enthusiasm remains high, driven by the prospect…
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31% of Companies in Australia Are Not Paying Tax: Exploring the Reasons Behind Tax Avoidance
The ATO’s report indicates a significant portion of large corporations in Australia, 31%, pay no taxes despite the overall tax contribution increasing to A$100 billion. This situation highlights issues related to tax avoidance, particularly by multinationals using strategies such as transfer pricing and deductions. The necessity for clearer transparency and reform in tax laws is…