the AVI-YONAHFINAL.DOC FEBRUARY 26‚ 2002 2/26/02 5:38 PM Book Review Why Tax the Rich? Efficiency‚ Equity‚ and Progressive Taxation Reuven S. Avi-Yonah† Does Atlas Shrug? The Economic Consequences of Taxing the Rich. Edited by Joel B. Slemrod.∗ Cambridge: Harvard University Press‚ 2000. Pp. 524. $57.95. In Greek mythology‚ Atlas was a giant who carried the world on his shoulders. In Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged‚ Atlas represents the “ prime movers” —the talented few who bear
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“TAX SYSTEM OF THE PHILIPPINES: ITS ASSESSMENT” I. INTRODUCTION Taxation: Defined As defined by Cooley‚ taxation is the process or means by which the sovereign‚ through its law-making body‚ raises income to defray the necessary expenses of government. It is expressed in another way as a method of apportioning the cost of government among those who in some measure are privileged to enjoy its benefits and must‚ therefore‚ bear its burdens. In order to finance the necessary expenses of the government
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2012 Tax Return and Issues Memo Prepared For: Jack Wells Issues and Questions for Jack Wells’ 2012 Tax Return As preparers for Mr. Wells’ 2012 Tax Return our team made several assumptions‚ some of which would require further input from Mr. Wells. We also ran into some opportunities for tax planning for Jack. This memo outlines those assumptions‚ questions‚ and opportunities. The following is a list of assumptions broken down by IRS Form or Schedule: Schedule C Part I For Line 1 our group
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Subject: Tax Conditions for Same Sex Marriage From: Group1841 Financial Services To: Mr. Ndadi This is to inform you that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have declared that same-sex couples‚ lawfully married in areas that acknowledge their marriages‚ will be considered married for federal tax reasons (InsuranceNews Net‚ 2013). This ruling applies notwithstanding if the couple reside in areas that acknowledge same-sex marriages or areas that do not
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businesses. The Federal Government relies mainly on income taxes for its revenue. State governments depend on both income and sales taxes. Most county and city governments use property taxes to raise their revenue. Nearly all tax structures contain two basic parts: the tax base and the tax rate. The tax base is the amount to which the tax rate is applied to determine the tax due. The tax rate is basically a percentage rate applied to the tax base‚ and it can be progressive‚ regressive‚ or proportional
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KPMG Deferred Tax Issues: Valuation Allowance Issue 1: Conclude on the appropriateness of the engagement team’s decision for valuation allowance. 1. Clarify Issues & Objectives ASC 740-10-05-5 defines a deferred tax asset as: A deferred tax asset is measured using the applicable enacted tax rate and provisions of the enacted tax law. A deferred tax asset is reduced by a valuation allowance if‚ based on the weight of evidence available‚ it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
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Accounting I Instructor: James Rodisch July 28‚ 2013 1. Payroll accounting. Assume that the following tax rates and payroll information pertain to Brookhaven Publishing: * Social Security taxes: 6% on the first $55‚000 earned per employee * Medicare taxes: 1.5% on the first $130‚000 earned per employee * Federal income taxes withheld from wages: $7‚500 * State income taxes: 5% of gross earnings * Insurance withholdings: 1% of gross earnings * State unemployment taxes:
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the second recommendation given is that you should take out another mortgage as additional capital to also be converted into Municipal bonds. The purpose of which is to receive a double tax benefit offered by taking advantage of both the interest deductions on the new mortgage allowed under I.R.C. §163(a) and the tax exempt benefits on the interest payments of the state and municipal bonds allowed under I.R.C. §103(a). The resolution to these issues is solely dependent on whether or not the Courts
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Tax planning for corporate liquidation The Tax reform act of 1986(TRA) made significant changes to tax provisions which had influence on corporations. One of the most important changes was the deletion of the General Utilities doctrine; under a plan of complete liquidation it had given a tax relief for appreciated assets distribution. This essay illustrates tax law changes about corporate liquidations and suggests some tax planning strategies to mitigate the influence of TRA. Sec. 336 changes
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Taxation revenues continue to be the main source of revenue for Government spending. This in turn requires well-designed tax policies (new taxes and tax reform) that are translated into clear legislation and are administratively feasible. Perhaps the greatest challenge facing these countries is to improve the effectiveness of their tax administrations.[1] Common Challenges Tax Administrations in developing country contend with the same range of challenges with developed nations‚ although the significance
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