Beyond that instance, it's difficult to assess
the impact of any tax changes on Trump's personal taxes: He has not followed his predecessors» precedent by releasing any tax returns.
In the case of the two statistically based measures of underlying inflation, the expected relative
impact of the tax changes is less clear.
In practice, there is no perfect measure of the distributional
impact of a tax change.
Not exact matches
«Overall, some folks will really benefit from AMT repeal, but we can't look at
taxes in a vacuum,» said LaBrecque, also head
of the Michigan Association
of CPAs» special task force on
tax changes, which ran simulations on more than 900
tax returns to see the
impact of the proposed Trump
tax changes.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect
of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation
of our announced acquisition
of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability
of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse
impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse
impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the
impact of future discount rate
changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition
of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes in
tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other thin
tax law, such as the effect
of The
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other thin
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and
changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such
changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability
of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or
impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition
of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse
changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
the
impact of investment (including
changes in interest rates), economic (including inflation, recent
changes in
tax law, rapid
changes in commodity prices and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates) and underwriting market conditions;
In the opinion
of the Company's management, adjusted book value per share is useful in an analysis
of a property casualty company's book value per share as it removes the effect
of changing prices on invested assets (i.e., net unrealized investment gains (losses), net
of tax), which do not have an equivalent
impact on unpaid claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.
changes in U.S.
tax laws or in the
tax laws
of other jurisdictions where the Company operates could adversely
impact the Company; and
Core income (loss) is consolidated net income (loss) excluding the after -
tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses), discontinued operations, the effect
of a
change in
tax laws and
tax rates at enactment, and cumulative effect
of changes in accounting principles when applicable.
The finance minister was tight - lipped Friday about the upcoming budget but said the discussion with economists touched on the uncertainty around NAFTA renegotiations and the
impact of changes to U.S.
tax rates on the Canadian economy.
Forward - looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding future: production, costs, and cash flows; drilling locations and zones and growth opportunities; commodity prices and differentials; capital expenditures and projects, including the number
of rigs employed and the number
of completion crews; renegotiation
of our credit facility; management
of lease expiration issues; financial ratios; certain accounting and
tax change impacts; midstream capacity and related curtailments; our ability to meet our volume commitments to midstream providers; ongoing compliance with our consent decree; and the timing and adequacy
of infrastructure projects
of our midstream providers.
These federal
changes do not
impact regular life insurance held in a corporation, only the two types
of life insurance arrangements that enable high net worth individuals to avoid paying personal
tax on the withdrawals
of retained earnings from a private corporation.
However, the vast majority
of Canadians will not be
impacted by these
changes as most investors hold shares in public corporations, which are eligible for the current Dividend
Tax Credit (which includes a 25 % gross up and a corresponding Dividend
Tax Credit
of 2/3, or 67 %).
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the
impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature,
impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational
changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the
impact of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in
tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personn
tax (including U.S.
tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personn
tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personn
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
In addition to the factors
impacting the year - over-year
changes in quarterly GAAP pretax income, GAAP EPS for 1Q18 was further affected by a lower number
of shares primarily reflecting share repurchases in 2017 and the
impact of a lower
tax rate in 1Q18 resulting from the Tax Reform L
tax rate in 1Q18 resulting from the
Tax Reform L
Tax Reform Law.
«The full
impact of the new
tax code is impossible to calculate given yet unknown behavioral
changes.»
Prior to passage
of the GOP
tax plan, many feared how the
changes to the
tax law could
impact retirement funds and 401 (k) s in particular.
Given all the
changes over the past three decades, Davidoff citing a study
of the
impact of New York financial transaction
taxes from 1932 to 1981 is interesting from a historical perspective but not much more.
Tim Delaney, National Council
of Nonprofits president and CEO, discusses how
changes in the
tax code will
impact charitable giving.
«The revision reflects increased global growth momentum and the expected
impact of the recently approved U.S.
tax policy
changes,» the IMF said in its World Economic Outlook report, published Monday ahead
of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump campaigned on lower corporate
taxes — and Catz told investors on Thursday that in view
of possible
changes to the U.S. corporate
tax system, there was a higher likelihood
of favorable
tax impacts for Oracle, though that was not certain.
Impact on oil and gas production: compared to a carbon
tax, Alberta's policy offers emitters less
of an incentive to reduce production in order to cut GHGs, notes Leach: «assuming that the facility reduced production by 10 percent, and that emissions decreased proportionately (a simplifying assumption), the facility's emissions intensity would not
change, so its carbon liability per barrel
of oil produced would also remain constant.»
Changes in
tax rates and
tax treatment
of investment earnings may
impact the comparative results.
Export prospects continue to support the outlook despite elevated uncertainty about the
impact of potential US policy
changes, notably corporate
tax cuts and protectionist measures.
Many
of the
changes will go into effect in January 2018 (though they won't
impact the 2017
taxes you will file in April 2018).
Here we take a look at some
of the Trump
tax law
changes proposed during his campaign, consider the
impact of those
changes and the likelihood
of these proposals actually becoming law in 2017.
«This year's Advanced PFP Conference will cover the
impact that
changes to
tax law are having on retirement planning, investment decisions, insurance / risk management solutions and estate plans,» said Andrea Millar, CPA / PFS, AICPA director
of personal financial planning.
For their part, the federal government has not budged, staunchly defending this plan by dismissing the huge
impact their
changes will have on how we operate small businesses, and by inferring that doctors and other professionals are
tax cheaters who unfairly take advantage
of small business
tax - saving mechanisms.
One would have to go through the individual budgets to derive estimates for the
impact of the new policy initiatives —
tax and spending
changes.
Due to the
tax sheltered nature
of registered plans, only non-registered accounts will be
impacted by this
change.
We've got
tax code
changes impacting the books
of big tech, plus the next phases
of the cable revolution, and the continued rise
of e-sports.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock;
tax law
changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
Because
of a recent
change in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), grandparents can soon use their
tax - efficient 529 plans to help pay college costs earlier without
impacting students» chances for federal financial aid.»
Any future
changes in the
tax treatment
of investment earnings or a rate
of return that is lower than the assumed rate
of return may further
impact the comparison.
Earlier this summer the Federal Government announced a series
of proposed
changes that stand to
impact how small businesses operate; specifically, how small businesses pay
tax, how they manage money / capital, and how family members can engage in the business and / or plan for retirement.
A CFP ® professional can help you evaluate the outcome
of your 2017
tax filing, use these insights to adequately prepare for 2018 and help you understand how
changes to
tax laws can
impact you moving forward.
Recent or future
changes to U.S., Irish, and other foreign
tax laws could
impact the
tax treatment
of our foreign earnings.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry;
changes in the retail landscape or the loss
of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy;
tax law
changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the
impact of future sales
of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend;
changes in laws and regulations; restatements
of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
«We believe that adjusted EBITDA is an important measure
of our operating performance because it allows management, investors and analysts to evaluate and assess our core operating results after removing the
impact of changes in our capital structure, income -
tax status and method
of vehicle financing, and other items
of a nonoperational nature that affect comparability,» Zipcar said in its most recent filing.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations
of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness;
tax law
changes or interpretations; and other factors.
• The character and integrity
of those with whom you are doing business •
Changing technology as it
impacts industries (including the banking industry) • Future
changes in the law or even how the law might be interpreted differently 10 years from now • Deteriorating international competiveness (as what happened to our tax code) • Emerging competitive threats • Changes in industrial structure; e.g., new sources of competition • Political influence and unexpected litigation • Public sector fiscal challenges, demographic changes and challenges managing the nation's healthcare re
changes in the law or even how the law might be interpreted differently 10 years from now • Deteriorating international competiveness (as what happened to our
tax code) • Emerging competitive threats •
Changes in industrial structure; e.g., new sources of competition • Political influence and unexpected litigation • Public sector fiscal challenges, demographic changes and challenges managing the nation's healthcare re
Changes in industrial structure; e.g., new sources
of competition • Political influence and unexpected litigation • Public sector fiscal challenges, demographic
changes and challenges managing the nation's healthcare re
changes and challenges managing the nation's healthcare resources
Non-owners are split down the middle regarding the overall
impact of the proposed
changes: half (50 %) say they'll make the
tax system fairer.
These will have their main
impact in the September quarter but it will be some time before the CPI, or underlying inflation measures based on the CPI, will provide a clear reading
of annual inflation unaffected by the
tax changes.
These positive earnings drivers were more than offset by the combined
impact of several factors, including increased energy - related provisions for credit losses, a 17 basis point decline in net interest margin, moderate growth
of non-interest expenses, the addition
of acquisition - related contingent consideration fair value
changes reflecting performance within CWB Maxium Financial (CWB Maxium), higher preferred share dividends, and the 20 % increase to CWB's income
tax rate in Alberta.
Contribute to NACO's efforts to raise awareness about the
impact of Angel investors on Canadian innovation, and on the potential
impact of the proposed
tax changes to CCPCs may have on entrepreneur access to private risk capital.
He said gains to workers from a corporate rate cut would have a far greater
impact on their living standards than the framework's proposed
changes to the individual income
tax code, such as doubling the size
of the standard deduction.
Requests to the Department
of Finance for «rules
of thumb» on the
impact on various
tax changes were denied, as they were classified as «Cabinet Confidence».
Early advocates
of these type
of tax cuts argued that lower
tax rates would increase economic activity and thereby revenues. However, thereâ $ ™ s little evidence
changes in
tax rates, except in more extreme cases, have a major
impact on real economic activity.
The threat
of increased regulation
of cryptocurrency markets by governments around the world should also not be underestimated, as legal and
tax changes could have a significant
impact on bitcoin's value.
This
change should reduce the
tax impact of asset purchases from C corporations, particularly in instances where other attributes are available to offset gain from such transactions.