Value added tax (VAT) in theory avoids the cascade effect of sales tax by taxing only the value added at each stage of production. For this reason‚ throughout the world‚ VAT has been gaining favour over traditional sales taxes. In principle‚ VAT applies to all provisions of goods and services. VAT is assessed and collected on the value of goods or services that have been provided every time there is a transaction (sale/purchase). The seller charges VAT to the buyer‚ and the seller pays this VAT to
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CARBON TAX ON TOURISM CARBON TAX The tax levied on the carbon content of fuels is known as the carbon tax. Carbon tax is a type of carbon pricing. Fuels like coal‚ petroleum and natural gas release carbon dioxide (CO2) when they are burnt. This tax has been introduced to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. These taxes can be regressive tax‚ in which they may affect low income groups directly or indirectly. This regressive impact on carbon taxes can be addressed by using the tax revenues to
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Internet Sales Tax Internet sales tax is topic that has been under heavy debate for over a decade. The tax proposal will have an impact on not only the consumer‚ but the provider‚ supply chain‚ e-commerce‚ and the economy as a whole. The National Bureau of Economic Research found that‚ “an imposition of sales taxes could reduce online spending by as much as thirty-percent. This thirty-percent reduction could cost companies as much as 54 billion dollars in lost sales.” ("Online Retailing to
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political actions‚ specifically the increase of deportation‚ forces America to take a step back from the modern world‚ which will subsequently deplete them. Recently‚ U.S. president‚ Donald Trump announced that the administration would be ending DACA‚ Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals‚ created by the former president‚ Barak Obama (Kopan 2017). Mixed responses were received following the announcement; 71% of Republicans who support Trump believed it to be just while the rest were against so (Kurtzleben
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Channel Four News Team | Effects of Cigarette Tax In America | Cigarette Tax | | Justin Hochstetler‚ Rachel Krug‚ Robbie Mostek‚ Randi Westervelt | 12/5/2011 | | Cigarette Consumption What are the economic impacts of cigarette taxes on producers‚ consumers‚ and government in the United States? The motivation of the study is to find out whether cigarette taxes really decrease consumption. If they don’t‚ what are the possible alternative solutions to decrease consumption? Lastly
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of 20 years. 1. Assume that the before-tax required rate of return for Deer Valley is 14%. Compute the before-tax NPV of the new lift and advise the managers of Deer Valley about whether adding the lift will be a profitable investment. Show calculations to support your answer. 2. Assume that the after-tax required rate of return for Deer Valley is 8%‚ the income tax rate is 40%‚ and the MACRS recovery period is 10 years. Compute the after-tax NPV of the new lift and advise the managers
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Corporation. One of Susan’s tax managers conducted a review of Winter Park’s prior year tax returns. The review revealed that an NOL for a prior tax year was incorrectly computed‚ resulting in an overstatement of NOL carrybacks and carryovers to prior tax years. Apply the Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs) to the following situations. The SSTSs are in Appendix E of this text. a. Assume the incorrect NOL calculation does not affect the current year’s tax liability. What recommendations
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Issues: » Impact of VAT on sales » Need to reform traditional tax regime » Hurdles in implementing new reforms Discuss how implementing VAT will impact various sectors in India. Implementation of VAT drugs Due to implementation of VAT there is a decrease in the price of the drug so the chemist who wanted to avoid incurring losses by having to sell the drugs at cheaper rates in case the purchased be before april 2005‚ were not sol by that date. Resorted to purchasing very low qty of drugs
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profits and or business assets to offset these debts. You are also liable for any injuries that may occur due to your company. •INCOME TAXES-The business is not taxed separately. All business income must be reported on the owners personal income tax return. •LONGEVITY/CONTINUITY-Sole proprietorships are dissolved when the owner dies. •CONTROL-The owner of a sole proprietorship is in complete control over every aspect of the business •PROFIT RETENTION-All income is the owner ’s who may do with
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Software Problem Answer 1-1 Comprehensive Problem 2 1040 Form Department of the Treasury—Internal Revenue Service (99) U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Last name 2011 ‚ 2011‚ ending OMB No. 1545-0074 ‚ 20 IRS Use Only—Do not write or staple in this space. * For the year Jan. 1–Dec. 31‚ 2011‚ or other tax year beginning Your first name and initial If a joint return‚ spouse’s first name and initial See separate instructions. Your social security number Spouse’s
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