Tax reform

Colombia protests enter fourth week, demonstrators pledge to continue

The protest, originally called in late April against a now-canceled tax plan, has expanded to include demands like a basic income, an end to police violence and opportunities for young people.

May 20, 2021, 09:04 AM IST

Thousands of Colombians take it to streets to protest against tax proposals

Thousands of protesters came out on the streets in Colombia to protest against a controversial tax reform proposal. Several civilians got injured along with policemen.

Apr 29, 2021, 10:16 AM IST

Modi govt to celebrate July 1 as 'GST day' to commemorate first year of tax reform

The unprecedented GST was brought into effect on July 1, 2017 after being launched in a majestic ceremony at the Central Hall of Parliament on the midnight of 30 June, 2017.

Jun 30, 2018, 14:34 PM IST

US Senate tax bill accomplishes major Obamacare repeal goal

Removing it while keeping the rest of Obama`s Affordable Care Act intact is expected to cause insurance premiums to rise and lead to millions of people losing coverage, policy experts say.

Dec 02, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Trump tax overhaul on verge of passage in US Senate

Donald Trump`s sweeping tax reform plan inched toward final passage in the US Senate Friday, potentially becoming a major legislative victory for the president after overcoming resistance from Republicans concerned about its high cost.

Dec 02, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Meet 'GST': Mother names child after India's biggest tax reform - Know why

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force after 17 tumultuous years of debate at the stroke of midnight on June 30.

Jul 02, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

GST rollout: Here's what industry experts feel on uniform indirect tax reform

With the biggest tax overhaul in the history of the Indian economy, the Goods and Services Tax (GST), just hours away from its rollout, industry experts are bracing for this `One Nation, One Tax Vision` of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government.

Jun 30, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

Paytm Mall helps sellers to become GST-compliant

The company is supporting sellers get access to Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) numbers, simplifying the process of owning multiple GSTNs across states, it said in a statement.

Jun 16, 2017, 14:23 PM IST

GST will help in evolving India as tax-compliant society: FM Jaitley

The Goods and Services Tax, to be rolled out in just over a month, will not only check evasions but also help India evolve as a more tax-compliant society, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday.

May 29, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Govt clarifies tax on solar power equipment, parts at 5%

India will levy a 5 percent tax on all equipment required for generating solar power compared with nil duty now, a government official clarified, putting an end to confusion about the new taxation policy for the industry after its landmark tax reform.

May 29, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

GST inches closer to July 1 rollout: Things that you must know

Touted as the biggest indirect tax reform since independence, GST would subsume central excise, service tax and other local levies.

Apr 03, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Donald Trump demands support in do-or-die Friday vote on healthcare plan

U.S. President Donald Trump warned House Republican lawmakers that he will leave Obamacare in place and move on to tax reform if they do not get behind new healthcare legislation and support it in a vote on Friday.

Mar 24, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

GST Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

GST, the biggest economic reform since 1991, is likely to sail through smoothly in the Lower House. It will replace a raft of different state and local taxes with a single unified value added tax system to turn the country into world's biggest single market.

Aug 07, 2016, 11:46 AM IST