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Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

Wednesday, December 31 by SRN News

HONOLULU (AP) - A federal appeals court ruling on New Year's Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ships passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start of 2026. Cruise Lines International Association challenged... Read More.

Tesla quarterly deliveries seen falling as lack of tax credits, competition sap demand

Tuesday, December 30 by SRN News

By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla deliveries were expected to fall in the fourth quarter, as the loss of U.S. tax credits and rising global competition sapped demand even as the company rolled out cheaper versions of its best-selling electric... Read More.

US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks

Monday, December 29 by SRN News

By Ann Saphir Dec 29 (Reuters) - A see-saw year for the U.S. economy in 2025 looks set to give way to a stronger 2026 thanks to tailwinds from President Donald Trump's tax cuts, less uncertainty around tariffs, the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and a... Read More.

Federal judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengers

Wednesday, December 24 by SRN News

HONOLULU (AP) - A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the start of 2026. U.S. District Judge Jill A.... Read More.

Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series

Friday, December 19 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million. The New York Mets have the second-highest tax bill among the nine teams that... Read More.

States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more

Friday, December 19 by SRN News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year. President Donald Trump's administration is urging states to follow its lead by enacting a slew... Read More.

California awards tax credits to 28 films to boost local Hollywood production

Wednesday, December 17 by SRN News

Dec 17 (Reuters) - California has awarded tax credits to 28 new movie projects, including Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's upcoming film and rapper Snoop Dogg's biopic, as Hollywood's home state seeks to bolster local production and stem a years-long shift to other regions. The... Read More.

Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut following complaints about his gun and tax convictions

Monday, December 15 by SRN News

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - A judge on Monday disbarred Hunter Biden in Connecticut for violating the state's attorney conduct rules, a decision that comes after complaints were made about the federal gun and tax charges Biden was convicted of before being pardoned last year... Read More.

A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans

Friday, December 12 by SRN News

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Puerto Rico tax incentives that have lured thousands of rich Americans to the U.S. territory for over a decade are under scrutiny after federal legislators released a new report on Friday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The report... Read More.

Exclusive-India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, Delhi tax rights

Friday, December 12 by SRN News

By Aditya Kalra, Nikunj Ohri and Shivam Patel NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - India and France have struck a deal to revise their 1992 treaty which will halve the tax on dividends paid by Indian units to French parents, potentially saving millions for companies... Read More.

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Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

Tesla quarterly deliveries seen falling as lack of tax credits, competition sap demand

US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks

Federal judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengers

Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series

States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more

California awards tax credits to 28 films to boost local Hollywood production

Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut following complaints about his gun and tax convictions

A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans

Exclusive-India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, Delhi tax rights

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