Sentences with phrase «pension tax breaks»

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Japan's government loosened laws on pensions in May, allowing almost all working - age Japanese to join private defined - contribution retirement plans — similar to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) in the United States that allow workers to make regular contributions to an investment fund with tax breaks.

This includes the splitting of pension income for seniors, (to make amends for breaking its promise on the taxation of family trusts); special tax preferences to support participation of youth in sports activities, arts and cultural activities; tax breaks for people who take public transit; and, tax breaks to help volunteer firemen.

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.»

Given that companies slashed the pension system to bits and have just gotten a tax break worth billions and billions from the federal government, the least they can do is pass a little on to us workers.

This should include guaranteed child - support payments, tax breaks for custodial parents, and an expanded definition of marital property to include pensions, insurance, cost of education and reimbursement for economic sacrifices made by one or the other spouse during the marriage.

Mr Scott pointed to income tax breaks for the lowest earners, tackling bankers» bonuses and restoring the link between pensions and earnings as key Lib Dem achievements within the coalition.

Lawmakers are also considering an extension of a tax break for lower Manhattan real - estate that is favored by the Real Estate Board of New York and a provision to bolster New York City police and firefighter pensions.

At a press conference at Labour party headquarters this morning, work and pensions secretary Yvette Cooper called the marriage tax break «unfair, irresponsible and out of date».

And let's not forget the Cappelli and Avalon tax breaks, the NR IDA give - aways, the bloated overtime and pension contracts which are breaking the backs of the taxpayers.

In February, the vote - seeking governor explained his support for the partial tax break on teacher pensions by saying, «All I'm trying to do is equalize that unfair treatment.»

At the same time, the older generation has enjoyed more generous tax breaks, such as income splitting, along with a truly amazing rise in government benefits from such programs as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

Medical care is excellent, locally grown produce is cheap and foreigners who retire to Panama with a pension can qualify for several tempting tax breaks, including an exemption from property taxes.

These tax breaks include pension income splitting, the age credit, and the pension income credit, as well as other provincial perks, and they can add up to thousands of dollars a year.