Tag: Taxes

Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The ads promoting a ballot measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri tout the potential for millions of new...

Georgia's Gov. Kemp and fellow GOP leaders promise new state income tax rebates

ATLANTA -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to issue another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial...

Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms...

Italy approves tight budget partly funded by a levy on banks and insurers

ROME -- Italy’s far-right government has approved a budget for next year of about 30 billion euros ($33 billion), which officials say will...

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in effort to reignite its nightlife industry

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut to liquor tax Wednesday as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation...

West Virginia lawmakers OK bills on income tax cut and child care tax credit

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Bills aimed to reduce West Virginians’ income tax burden are headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice.One would reduce...