Tax Policy

Labour Proposes Brownfield Passports to Boost Urban Housing Development
Public Services & Infrastructure Labour Proposes Brownfield Passports to Boost Urban Housing Development

The Labour Party has recently introduced a proposal known as "brownfield passports" in an effort to streamline urban housing development on previously used land, often termed brownfield sites. This initiative, detailed in Labour's manifesto, stands as a crucial component of their

Is the Carbon Tax Politically Dead in Canada?
Policy & Legislation Is the Carbon Tax Politically Dead in Canada?

The federal Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, along with various provincial conservative parties, have long campaigned against the tax. This opposition has now solidified, making the carbon tax a pivotal issue for the upcoming federal election. This scenario signals a broader political

Will Mississippi's Income and Grocery Tax Cuts Hurt Local Governments?
Economic & Fiscal Will Mississippi's Income and Grocery Tax Cuts Hurt Local Governments?

Under the administration of Gov. Tate Reeves and the Republican legislators, Mississippi has embarked on a significant course of tax cuts. In 2022, Gov. Reeves signed the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act, pledging a $525 million reduction in income taxes by 2026. This act, although it stops short of

What Tax Changes Can We Expect from the Upcoming Autumn Budget?
Economic & Fiscal What Tax Changes Can We Expect from the Upcoming Autumn Budget?

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves, the new Labour Chancellor, is set to unveil potential fiscal changes on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. Tax experts at the Cheltenham-based accounting firm Bishop Fleming have offered their insights and predictions, focusing on

Can England’s Devolution and Funding Reform Reduce Regional Inequality?
Economic & Fiscal Can England’s Devolution and Funding Reform Reduce Regional Inequality?

Devolution and local government finance reform have taken center stage in English governance debates. Under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, the new government is crafting an ambitious devolution plan aimed at transferring significant powers and funds from the central

Is Canada's Digital Tax Threatening Trade Relations with the U.S.?
Economic & Fiscal Is Canada's Digital Tax Threatening Trade Relations with the U.S.?

The escalating tensions between Canada and the United States over Canada's digital services tax (DST) illustrate the complexities of international trade relations. The tax, which places a three percent levy on large foreign tech companies generating revenue from Canadian users, has sparked

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