Why are some wines more expensive than others? An expert breaks it down
A better example would be a less-prestigious wine that doesn’t include such a premium for its fame. The grapes are the main ...
Just 5% of small businesses saw a sales boost from the GST/HST holiday
GST/HST holiday comes to an end, only 5% of small businesses saw stronger sales compared to the same period last year, finds ...
Restaurant sales projected to grow by a mere 0.8% in 2025 amid tariff threats, changes to immigration and low consumer confidence
Restaurant, caterer and bar sales are forecast to surpass $100B in 2025, representing a 3.9% nominal increase over 2024. Adjusted for menu inflation, real sales are forecast to grow by 0.8% compared ...
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Czech Republic to Eliminate Taxes on Long-Term Crypto Gains
Czech President Petr Pavel signed a bill on Thursday exempting crypto users from paying taxes on long term gains, a spokesperson from the country's Ministry of Finance told CoinDesk on Thursday.
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3 ways Singapore can meet higher costs without taxing citizens more
Come Budget time, everybody seems to want more of everything. Besides government pledges, if you comb through the wish lists put out by economists, consulting firms and the public, you will find a ...
'Much jubilation about income tax cut, but...': Economist warns against relying on GST, says it hurts poor
GST as a percentage of family income is higher for the poor than for rich folks, hence its burden is regressive,” he wrote. In contrast, direct income tax can be more progressive, ensuring that ...
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Latest GST collections and top 10 states in India by GST revenue
Since its introduction in July 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has transformed India's tax landscape. By subsuming multiple cascading taxes into a single tax system, GST has enhanced ...
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Budget 2025 income tax: Raise 30% income tax slab; provide flat 30% deductions on gross income - here’s why
Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar, urges Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to raise the 30% income tax threshold to ₹18 lakh in Union Budget 2025, restructure the tax brackets, and introduce a ...
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Have you received a fake GST notice? Finance Ministry issues warning for taxpayers on fake violation notices; here's how you can verify
and official logos. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has verified reports of scammers sending bogus GST summons, some of which may not be connected to ongoing investigations ...
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BRITISH COLUMBIA'S REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLORS (RCCs) NOW EXEMPT FROM CHARGING GST FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES
VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 29, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially confirmed that Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) in BC are now exempt from collecting GST on psychotherapy ...
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Budget 2025 Expectations: Union Budget countdown begins. What do you want to see in this year's 'bahi khata'?
In the 2024 Budget, the government announced three initiatives for ‘employment-linked incentives’ under the PM's package. The finance minister said these initiatives would be based on enrolment in the ...
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Taxpayers warned about fake GST summons: Here's how to check fraud
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have warned taxpayers against fake summons circulated to deceive and exploit people ...