Sentences with phrase «on tax fairness»

ITEP describes its mission as striving to «keep policymakers and the public informed of the effects of current and proposed tax policies on tax fairness, government budgets and sound economic policy.»

«Governor Cuomo is demonstrating real leadership on tax fairness and standing up for regular New Yorkers,» said Michael Kink with the Strong Economy For All Coalition.

Business owners» views on tax fairness is also demonstrated in their reactions to certain statements: More than three - quarters (77 %) agree with the statement «Government civil servants get the biggest breaks by far because of their tax - supported pensions.»

Not exact matches

I have already addressed the tax fairness issue, but there is also an underlying assumption here that Canadian tariffs on Chinese goods are wholly or mostly paid for by Chinese companies.

It would also increase the fairness and perceived legitimacy of our tax system and be a worthy follow on to the 1986 act.

Anyone that doesn't like the mandatory athletic fee should reconsider their stance on the fairness of raising taxes.

The second, Republican Economy in Practice, looks at application around the globe, including contributions on cooperatives, sovereign wealth funds, basic income, tax fairness and green solutions and discusses how to develop these models at scale.

Tax fairness will only be achieved if every tax change proposed by the government is put through a rigorous fairness test to assess its impacts on inequaliTax fairness will only be achieved if every tax change proposed by the government is put through a rigorous fairness test to assess its impacts on inequalitax change proposed by the government is put through a rigorous fairness test to assess its impacts on inequality.

Cuomo has said publicly in recent weeks that was eyeing potential changes to the tax code and has spoken about «fairness,» but has not elaborated on what that might mean.

«He has compiled an outstanding record of accomplishment on reform of State government, workers» rights, property tax fairness, minimum wage, educational opportunity, worker's compensation, living wage, and health care.»

All of our fringe meetings were very successful, leading discussion in the party on key issues of fairness in the economy: taxes, high pay and our Plan C to put sustainability and fairness at the heart of government policy.

The TU: «For all his legislative success — greater tax fairness, balanced budgets, gay marriage, and even the gun control law, for all its flaws — Mr. Cuomo stands on notice that his penchant for short - circuiting how laws are supposed to be made is increasingly unacceptable to supporters and detractors alike.»

The question of fairness (larger share of the funding from those who can better afford it) is somewhat independent of the tax vs. contribution question: On the one hand, a broadcasting tax could be a household tax; on the other hand, contributions can be graded, e.g. by incomOn the one hand, a broadcasting tax could be a household tax; on the other hand, contributions can be graded, e.g. by incomon the other hand, contributions can be graded, e.g. by income.

While it is superficially attractive, an additional tax on graduates fails both the tests of fairness and deficit reduction.»

«Eliminating this regressive tax on women was a matter of fairness and I am proud to have signed this legislation to right that wrong,» Cuomo said in a statement.

While middle and working class Americans have been devastated by Great Recession, the wealthiest have done just fine, while their tax burden remains the lowest it's been in over 40 years.The last few months have seen the emergence of a counter-narrative which focuses attention on economic inequality and a tax system in New York State out of kilter with notions of fairness and equality.

This practice of tax fairness and equity is a model we can emulate as a country if we so much want to develop the culture of tax payment and leadership on the African continent.

Nick Clegg has called for a fresh wealth tax to «hardwire fairness» into Britain, but George Osborne has already poured cold water on his proposals.

The Pontypridd MP told the Guardian: «I was more than frustrated: I was furious that we were sitting there with a Tory Government that has imposed swingeing cuts on public services, on tax credits, on universal credit, that have smashed women and public sector workers the length and breadth of Britain, and we are taking lectures from them about social justice and economic fairness.

A Progressive tax rate (meaning that the rich pay more) is typically predicated on a very specific definition of fairness that realizes: An equal percentage is still harder on the poor.

New York officially lifted its tax on tampons, which supporters say is a matter of fairness and justice for women.

All working New Yorkers live on «Main Street» and thousands of them will march for fairness in New York's taxes, budget and services.

De Blasio campaigned on the promise of economic fairness, to be achieved, most conspicuously, by taxing rich New Yorkers to pay for universal pre-Kindergarten education.

Dubbing it a «Fair Shot for Everyone,» and using the words «fair» or «fairness» in as many sentences as they could, Senate Democratic leaders announced they will focus on issues like raising the minimum wage, making college and child care more affordable, and closing tax loopholes that encourage companies to hire overseas.

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In a bid toward fairness, proponents of a bill that would funnel more tax and grant dollars to charter schools say that funds spent on each child's public schooling should stay with that child — wherever she attends school.

The Guild advocates for authors on issues of copyright, fair contracts, free speech, and tax fairness, and has initiated lawsuits in defense of authors» rights, where necessary.

For true tax fairness to occur, households in similar circumstances should pay similar amounts of tax on income.

New regulations included federal measures to tighten mortgage insurance rules, expand stress tests, and improve tax fairness around capital gains exemptions as well as changes to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's securitization programs; B.C.'s new 15 % land transfer tax on foreign nationals in Metro Vancouver and introduction of the Home Owner Mortgage and Equity program to provide interest - free loans to first - time buyers, along with Vancouver's introduction of a tax on vacant homes; and Ontario's doubling of the land - transfer tax rebate for first - time buyers, combined with a tax increase on homes over $ 2,000,000.

The Democrats gave some indications that they were prepared to be tough on the Government over environmental issues, as well as the fairness issues which led them to ask for food to be excluded from the new tax.

We have a unique opportunity to end the rancorous debate about climate change, a debate that is poisoning the air — the political air, that is — and inhibiting progress on two fronts: progress on addressing the possibility that we are on the road to a catastrophic warming of the globe, and progress on reforming our anti-growth tax structure, which is so inequitable that it is straining the public's belief in the fairness of capitalism and what we like to call «the American Dream.»

Gerron S. Levi, a lobbyist for the AFL - CIO; and Sen. Jim Rosapepe, who is a federal lobbyist for states on issues of tax fairness.»

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Redundancy situations are extremely difficult for both employer and employee, involving considerations of fairness, procedure, notice, redundancy law, and sometimes tax on redundancy payments.

NAR, as part of the «Marketplace Fairness Coalition,» sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee urging its Chairman, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R - VA) to hold a hearing on internet sales tax fairness legislation.

«Allowing real estate salespeople to incorporate is ultimately about fairness,» says OREA in a news release, stating it «would align their rights with other regulated professions, lower taxes on Ontario businesses and help members of the real estate profession cope with the introduction of the HST.

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