Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Belanjawan2024: Examining tax code on capital vs labour
Aurobindo Ponniah, Director at PwC Taxation Services, offers insights on tax reforms and fiscal strategies. Stay tuned for his expectations on Budget 2024 and potential tax implications. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Tue Sep 26 2023
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MOF: Tax, revenue reforms key to socio-economic resilience
Putrajaya will continue to implement tax reform initiatives which focused on measures to broaden the tax base including reviewing broad-based incentives, reliefs and deductions.
Fri Jun 03 2022
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Trump signs tax, government spending bills into law
The move cements the biggest legislative victory of his first year in office.
Fri Dec 22 2017
![Good, bad and ugly of India's new national sales tax journey Good, bad and ugly of India's new national sales tax journey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51477554711_950x600.jpg)
Good, bad and ugly of India's new national sales tax journey
If there's one word that sums up the response of India's businesses and consumers to the country's new national sales tax, it's 'confused.'
Wed Jul 26 2017
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India adopts GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the measure was more than a tax reform, saying it would help in India's social and economic progress.
Sat Jul 01 2017
![Philippines' Duterte pushes tax reform to fund infrastructure Philippines' Duterte pushes tax reform to fund infrastructure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51496110090_PhilippinesPreside.jpg)
Philippines' Duterte pushes tax reform to fund infrastructure
Congress has begun giving the bill a second reading, and Duterte wants the lower house's immediate approval, though bills receive up to three readings.
Tue May 30 2017
![Policy details and tone will be key in Trump speech to Congress Policy details and tone will be key in Trump speech to Congress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488339165_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Policy details and tone will be key in Trump speech to Congress
World financial markets will be scrutinizing the address for specifics of how the president aims to make good on promises to tackle tax reform, boost infrastructure spending, simplify regulations.
Wed Mar 01 2017
![Trump vows 'phenomenal' tax announcement, offers no details Trump vows 'phenomenal' tax announcement, offers no details](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61486004838_Trump.jpg)
Trump vows 'phenomenal' tax announcement, offers no details
In a White House meeting with airline executives, Trump promised a "phenomenal" tax plan, but offered no specifics other than citing the need to a lower tax burden on businesses.
Fri Feb 10 2017
![PM Modi hails sweeping reforms for India's fast growth PM Modi hails sweeping reforms for India's fast growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51443448899_NarendraModi.jpg)
PM Modi hails sweeping reforms for India's fast growth
The Prime Minister sought to highlight his government's achievements, including the recent passage of a landmark tax reform, that have contributed to India's robust growth during a global slowdown.
Mon Aug 15 2016
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India parliament set to pass GST
The GST, India's biggest tax reform since independence, will replace a patchwork of central and state levies on goods and services.
Wed Aug 03 2016