Evaluating the Trade-offs of Unemployment Compensation Changes in the CARES Act
Policymakers must weigh the trade-offs of subsidizing unemployment with mitigating community spread of coronavirus.
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India Pushes Digital Taxes in a Difficult Time
Even during the coronavirus outbreak, efforts to change the way digital business models are taxed continue. India announced this week that its tax aimed at foreign digital companies, the “equalization levy,” will be expanded.
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Denmark Unplugs the Economy
Denmark, a high-tax country with 5.5 million citizens, has implemented policies designed to avoid layoffs and bankruptcies and basically unplug the economy during the pandemic.
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VAT Exemption Thresholds in Europe
Due to certain VAT exemption thresholds, many small businesses will not be able to benefit from the VAT changes being introduced throughout Europe to provide relief during the COVID-19 crisis.
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A German Export for Times of Crises: The Short-Time Work Scheme
One of the most talked about government economic responses to the COVID-19 crisis is Germany’s Kurzarbeit: the German short-work subsidy scheme.
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Weighing the Value of Tax Credits During an Economic Crisis
One idea under consideration is adjusting existing tax credits, such as the Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), to provide financial relief during the crisis.
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State Aid Provisions of the Federal Coronavirus Response Bill
To be eligible for federal funding, state expenditures must meet certain conditions. We break down the state aid coronavirus provisions in the latest federal bill.
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Working from Home Brings Greater Exposure to State Tax Codes
During the present crisis, remote work has become a necessity for many people. The tax implications, however, are very real and potentially quite complex.
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What Happens with State Excise Tax Revenues During a Pandemic?
States will have to consider the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their excise tax revenues, including from gas taxes, tobacco taxes, and alcohol taxes.
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Tracking Economic Relief Plans Around the World during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Countries around the world are implementing emergency tax measures to support their economies under the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat.
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