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After Opposing California Billionaires' Tax, Newsom Calls for Federal Billionaires' Tax

Under conventional definitions, ’the notion that billionaires pay lower tax rates than ordinary workers simply does not hold up,' an economist said.

Epoch Times - Business - 30 minutes ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and kids may scrap UK visit after being denied taxpayer-funded security

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were expected to return to the UK with their kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, to visit King Charles III.

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Living in your rental? The tax benefits aren't so clear cut

Congress dramatically shrank the loophole that once allowed people to reduce or eliminate capital gains on rental and vacation properties.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 9 hours ago

Beijing Pushes Retroactive Tax Checks on Overseas Income as Local Governments Seek New Revenue Sources

Tax officials and residents say ’self-review' campaigns reflect a shift toward penalty-driven enforcement amid declining land-sale revenues and rising debt.

Epoch Times - World - 15 hours ago

Black-listed -- House committee subpoenas billionaire investor midway through Epstein testimony

The 74-year-old, worth an estimated $13.5 billion according to Forbes, paid Epstein $158 million over five years for estate and tax-planning.

New York Post - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax -- Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said. -- Jun 26

Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.

CBS News - Politics - 1 day ago

Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund -- As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires. -- Jun 26

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.

CBS News - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump: European countries imposing taxes on U.S. tech companies 'will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF'

President Donald Trump has suggested European countries could immediately face a 100% tariff if they implement a digital services tax (DST) on American companies.

One America News Network - US News - 1 day ago

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced Thursday it wou

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

After losing one billionaire tax battle, Gavin Newsom prepares to wage another

California’s governor, who is considering a White House run, proposed an expansive national wealth tax, as well as an initiative to give Americans a stake in AI.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

California Forever tech billionaires hire Democratic dealmakers in push to build a new Bay Area city

Tech billionaires are lobbying for legislation and enlisting political heavyweights to expedite their plan to build a new city in the Bay Area.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

'Mayday to Ottawa': $400M carbon capture facility could be cancelled after changes to Alberta's carbon tax -- Kyle Bakx -- -

A shovel-ready, $400-million proposed facility to convert landfill waste in Edmonton into electricity that took five years to develop, could now be cancelled after the recent carbon tax agreement between the Alberta and federal governments.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Cost and tax treatment helping deter people from investing their savings, survey finds

Study shows 35% of adults who do not currently invest would do so if tax-free investment account introduced

Irish Times - Business - 1 day ago

Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing -- The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.

The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Report Says Missouri State Trained China's Defense Executives Allegedly With Taxpayer Support

The university denied U.S. taxpayer dollars were directed toward the program, while Missouri’s governor and the House China panel chairman raised concerns.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump threatens European imports if digital services taxed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100 percent tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill -- King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Chicago rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying income taxes for 5 years

Twista, whose real name is Carl Mitchell, 52, did not pay income taxes amounting to roughly $175,000 between 2019 and 2023, according to a plea agreement filed in federal court last week.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Manheim Township school board adopts $138.53M budget with 2.9% property tax hike

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the tax increase for the median assessed property value in the district.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Voters nearly had a chance to gut the 'mansion tax.' Now, L.A. approves $544 million in spending

L.A. City Council has approved a $544-million spending plan for Measure ULA funds during the 2026 fiscal year, including $381 million for affordable housing initiatives and $163.3 million for homelessness prevention programs.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

'Mayday to Ottawa': $400M carbon capture facility could be cancelled after changes to Alberta's carbon tax - Kyle Bakx - News - Canada - Calgary - | June 25

A shovel-ready, $400-million proposed facility to convert landfill waste in Edmonton into electricity that took five years to develop, could now be cancelled after the recent carbon tax agreement between the Alberta and federal governments.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump threatens 100% Tariff on nations imposing digital services taxes

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced to impose 100 % new tariffs against companies who impose DST.Trump warned on Friday to impose a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Trump Threatens 100 Percent Tariff Over Digital Services Tax

The new tariff would be imposed immediately, the president confirmed.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff over digital services taxes

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from countries that levy digital services taxes on U.S. companies,...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

Gavin Newsom calls for national billionaires tax: 'Time for an economic reset'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports imposing "a true minimum tax on billionaires" and closing "tax-free lifestyle loan" loopholes for the rich.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

EU defends digital tax approach, says ready to act if Trump takes measures

BRUSSELS, June 26 : The European Commission said on Friday the EU and its member states have the sovereign right to regulate economic activity, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats over digital taxes."Any taxes are non-discriminatory by design and apply equally to all large companies, regardles

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 2 days ago

House committee subpoenas billionaire investor midway through Epstein testimony

The 74-year-old, worth an estimated $13.5 billion according to Forbes, paid Epstein $158 million over five years for estate and tax-planning.

New York Post - Business - 2 days ago

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries putting 'Digital Services Tax on American Companies'

"This TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not," President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax -- Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.

Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.

CBS News - Business - 2 days ago

IRS Tax Refunds Arrived on Time Despite Staff Cuts—Experts Watching 2027

A new report has praised the agency for coping with workforce cuts, but many issues still plague taxpayers during filing season.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Experts criticise plans to tax interest in stocks and shares ISAs

Rachel Reeves’s ISA raid complicates what is supposed to be a simple product

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

California billionaire tax heads to November ballot despite pushback

California voters will decide on a ballot measure imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

What King Charles' historic tax disclosure reveals and what it hides

King Charles III has become the first reigning British monarch to make his personal tax bill public, lifting the lid on a slice of the royal finances that has stayed hidden for centuries, and confirming in the process that the sovereign ranks among the country's largest taxpayers.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

Raise bankers' tax to cut bills for less well off, Burnham ally urges

But shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride warns: ‘Labour need to realise that you can’t tax your way to prosperity’

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot

Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, and instead called for a nationwide wealth tax.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Kalshi sues to block new Illinois tax on prediction markets

Federal regulators under the Trump administration have maintained they have the sole authority to oversee a booming industry that looks a lot like betting.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

King Charles reveals personal tax bill for first time

In an unprecedented move, the monarchy has published new details about its finances after years of debate about the cost of the royal family.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Simon Harris indicates gradual rollback of fuel tax cuts to avoid 'cliff-edge'

Tánaiste says decision on petrol and diesel pricing to be made before mid-July Dáil recess

Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Contributor: From London tennis courts to California, aggressive taxes always disappoint

Evidence of people fleeing their homes to avoid taxes was piling up long before California billionaires began their relocations to Nevada and Florida.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Rachel Reeves's ISA tax raid could be her final own goal as chancellor

Tax will be payable on cash held in an investing ISA, while the Lifetime ISA is getting a part-fixed rebuild. Karl Matchett explains why the chancellor appears to have missed the mark – again

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Labor relents on 'widow tax' at 11th hour as tax bill passes

It is the fifth substantial change that Labor will make to its tax legislation after handing down a contentious budget last month.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 days ago

Tax cuts for NSW businesses in Coalition plan to return to party values

Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane will announce a policy to slash payroll tax in NSW as the party attempts to win back disaffected business owners.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 4 days ago

Government accelerates parcel tax loophole change

The retail sector has branded the revised timeline ‘unacceptable’

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

The Stars of Friends, Taxi, Will & Grace Remember James Burrows

The living cast members of Friends all paid their respects to their show’s father figure.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Google's Waymo Recalls 4,000 Robotaxis After Incidents of Driving into Construction Zones at High Speeds

Self-driving vehicle company Waymo has issued a recall affecting 3,871 autonomous robotaxis after a software defect caused vehicles to enter active highway construction zones at high speeds.

Breitbart - Technology - 8 days ago

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 9 days ago

Carlos Mencia Charged With 12 Felony Tax Counts

For failure to report $8.7 million in taxes.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Comedian Carlos Mencia arrested on 12 felony tax charges

LA County District Attorney called Menciaia ‘one of California’s biggest tax scofflaws’

Independent UK - US News - 9 days ago

Billionaire tax proposal faces hurdles as it moves closer to November ballot

The proposal tentatively qualified for the November ballot after election officials verified petition signatures gathered by supporters of the billionaire tax, but it could be derailed.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 9 days ago

California Billionaire Tax Faces Last Hurdle Before Ballot

The wealth tax has qualified for the November ballot, but a Gavin Newsom–brokered deal could still kill it.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

Copeland: Property taxes need not be on autopilot

Delaware’s school finance system has real problems, but automatic annual tax increases are not the solution.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 13 days ago

How Is AI Changing LA Courtrooms, and Where's a Billion Dollars in Mansion Tax Money Going? | Avi Sinai

Eviction cases in Los Angeles are now arriving in court with motions written by AI. In some cases, tentative rulings have also come back citing cases that ...

Epoch Times - US News - 15 days ago

Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?

The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

The Billionaire Who Wired San Francisco

The city, post-COVID, is tougher on crime, more surveilled, and more moderate. No citizen has shaped it more than Chris Larsen.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

O'Leary slams NYC tax plan as 'sheer blind stupidity,' defends wealthy investors

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary criticizes NYC tax proposals targeting wealthy investors, saying the policy risks undermining economic activity.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Waymos, robotaxis can now be ticketed by California police. But how exactly?

Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Superyacht tied to Russian billionaire sails through Strait of Hormuz

The £370 million boat left Dubai on Friday night and arrived at a marina in Oman on Sunday morning

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

Here's all the household bills and taxes set to increase this month

Households face higher bills from April across energy, water, broadband, TV and transport. But there are some good things happening for your finances, too - we explain all below.

Sky News - Business - 2 months ago

How much is your council tax rising?

Sky News analysis has found that residents in more than a third of local areas across England will see their council tax rise by 5% or more.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Production / Tax Credits

The Hollywood Reporter's coverage of film and television tax incentives, production updates and soundstage news.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 6 months ago

Billionaire who moved business to Florida now selling final property in blue city at discount

Billionaire Ken Griffin set to complete Chicago real estate exit as final condo reportedly goes under contract.

Fox News - Business - 6 months ago

Detroit could raise up to $50M a year with admissions tax on sports, entertainment events, study finds

The city could use the extra money to reduce property taxes, fund city services, and attract national events

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 9 months ago

How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History

Ten years ago, Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is reaching a tipping point.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Abramovich flew to Ankara, might sell Chelsea FC to Turkish billionaire: report

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, flew to Turkey on Wednesday, as he aims to finalize the sale of Chelsea, according to a special report by the Dailymail news website.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 2 years ago