Tax Policy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed a desire to end his 'one-sided beef' with rapper 50 Cent over tax policies during a podcast interview. Mamdani acknowledged 50 Cent's opposition to his tax proposals but emphasized the policies' benefits for New Yorkers. 50 Cent previously criticized Mamdani's plan, joking about giving him a one-way ticket out of New York.

The US experienced record energy storage installations in Q1 2026, driven by stable tax policy and demand from large load customers, according to two recent reports.

The crypto industry is intensifying lobbying efforts in the U.S. on tax policy, focusing on issues related to mining and staking. This marks a second major lobbying front for the sector, following regulatory battles.

Jeff Prestridge claims Labour's tax policies are harming aspiration by taxing productive individuals while expanding benefits, arguing that strivers bear the consequences. He presents this as evidence of a systemic issue in economic policy.

North Dakota has become one of the most tax-friendly states due to tax cuts, strong finances, and oil revenue, allowing it to maintain low tax burdens while attracting residents and businesses. The state contrasts with high-tax blue states like California and New York, which rely on income taxes, while North Dakota benefits from energy wealth.

NC Republican leaders have delayed the state budget's expected release from mid-June to possibly the end of June. Despite a May framework agreement addressing tax policy and salary increases, no bill text has been released, with delays linked to disagreements over property tax measures and local budget concerns ahead of the June 30 deadline.

Bob Packwood, a Republican from Oregon, resigned in 1995 amid sexual misconduct accusations. He contributed to tax policy and women’s rights legislation during his career. He died at 93.

New York's wealthiest residents are not financially supporting efforts to counter the left's growing political influence, despite recent democratic socialist gains and tax policy disputes. Republicans are struggling to secure funding for key candidates like Bruce Blakeman, as swing districts and moderate Democratic incumbents remain critical in shaping state and national policies.

The article questions the requirement for self-employed individuals to pay half their tax in advance, highlighting frustration with this policy. It raises concerns about fairness and the financial burden on self-employed workers.

Mamdani addressed CNN on Tuesday, admitting Ken Griffin avoided him after a viral video but maintained his stance that billionaires like Jeff Bezos should pay higher taxes. He criticized Bezos' argument that increased taxation wouldn't benefit a teacher in Queens.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner criticized Jeff Bezos for claiming that raising his taxes would not help everyday Americans, calling it 'abject nonsense' during an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. Platner accused Bezos of using 'propaganda' to protect himself and his 'crony friends'.

A new draft bill from Germany's Health Ministry proposes raising taxes on adults without children to fund the country's struggling elderly care system. The policy aims to address financial challenges in elder care by redistributing the burden among non-parents.

Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over his positions on Brexit, tax, and immigration as he launches a campaign for the Makerfield by-election. The headline suggests criticism of his flip-flopping on these key political issues.

German officials have finalized a plan to abolish §23 EStG, the 1-year holding period for crypto assets that influences tax strategies for investors. The policy change, expected to be voted on by the cabinet soon, will take effect in the next tax year, with the EU potentially following suit.