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Taxation Travails

While posts on WhatsApp would have us believe that taxpayers, who are allegedly in a minuscule minority, are a muchharassed lot, the Government pushes a diametrically opposite narrative viz.

Tax reforms

Australia, like much of the world, finds itself navigating turbulent economic waters. In a bid to ease the financial strain on citizens, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a bold move to reshape tax cuts, a decision that has sparked both support and controversy.

Well-being and Wetlands

An earlier e-mail with an attachment from an American friend popped up suddenly. His water and sewerage bill would cost him $900 a year after a discount from January 2024, up from about $676 just six months ago, a neat Rs 20,000 jump in Indian terms. He would have to pay about Rs 75,000, up from around Rs 55,000.

When will the elite pay their share?

Mental health experts have written volumes that are in the public domain and easily accessible, if anyone at the helm is interested. This is an issue that does not seem to be on the priority list of anyone in the corridors of power.

Hakim asks KMC officials to clear pension, salary dues

Among several other initiatives announced by the KMC, of late, in a bid to ensure a quick inflow of revenue into its treasury, Mr Hakim today reiterated that to encourage the property tax defaulters to clear their dues, the civic body has waived 50 per cent of the interest amount and 100 per cent of the penalty amount.