Sentences with phrase «uncertainty over tax»

The problem stems in part from delayed tax payments, which budget officials say is due to uncertainty over tax reform on the federal level.

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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 thintax 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 thinTax 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.

With everything going against them — government inaction, uncertainty over health care, payroll tax increases, sluggish demand — they've found a way to persevere.

These short - term factors include: unclear payrolls data due to weather effects, uncertainty over the leadership of the Fed and comments of a potential 10 percent repatriation tax for U.S. firms, according to Gallo.

While there are signs of economic improvement, small businesses remain cautious in terms of hiring, amid uncertainties over the Federal government's ability to avoid the fiscal cliff and the tax ramifications of going over it.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday that uncertainty over Trump's trade and tax policies could lead automakers to delay investments in Mexico, and he confirmed plans to create 2,000 jobs at Fiat Chrysler's U.S. factories.

Like all small businesses, they have seen ups and downs over the past year, buffeted by major changes in tax policy and, more recently, great uncertainty around trade policy.

In fact, this kind of negotiated tax increase might be a far preferable outcome for the world's savers, investors and high - income earners than the increasingly likely alternative: persistent uncertainty over the global financial system or the consummation of that uncertainty in an asset - value - destroying economic downturn.

«The ability to plan for business decisions has been impacted already by the uncertainty, especially over what the tax rates will be in 2013.»

The decision came amid uncertainty over whether the spinoff of the 384 - million - share stake would be taxed.

Hanging over everything has been the uncertainty about the company's plan to spin off its $ 26 billion stake in Alibaba, which was announced a year ago but was abandoned last month by the company's board of directors because of tax concerns.

The lower the expected path of national income, the less favorable the distribution of that income is expected to be, and the greater the uncertainty over the mix of tax rates and benefits a person or business expects to pay and receive, the less they will spend or invest today.

The combined effect of this uncertainty overhang — from global trade tensions to domestic debt growth to tax law changes to interprovincial disputes over east - west pipeline access — has weighed on Canadian investment activity.

«A reduction in gas prices and grocery deflation will help customers stretch their budgets, but they're still trying to absorb a 2 % payroll tax cut, uncertainty over Washington, and a lack of clarity around personal health care costs that are all headwinds,» Mr. Simon said.

This may be reasonable, but given the substantial downside uncertainties with respect to NAFTA, Brexit, the U.S. tax cuts and the economic and fiscal outlook for the U.S. economy, we would have preferred an increasing contingency reserve over the medium term.

In the United States alone, just those companies in the S&P 500 have been hoarding more than $ 1.9 trillion in cash which began in response to jurisdictional tax disparities and global economic uncertainty following the Great Recession, then accelerated over the past decade as big U.S. corporations accumulated profits offshore in lieu of repatriating the funds and taking a tax hit.

Even just uncertainty over future tax hikes can be enough to drive investment out of the state toward a more investment - friendly, fiscally sound climate.

With the current uncertainty over long - term tax rates as well, investors are keen on owning municipal bonds that will provide a tax - shelter for those higher tiers as well.

Having said that, particularly throughout Europe and the United States, slow economic growth, continued volatility and uncertainty over sovereign debt are major overhangs and social unrest will only be exacerbated where spending cuts and tax increases are the only option.

Ronaldo is under contract at Madrid until 2021, but there is uncertainty over his long - term future amid a stand - off with Perez over a pay - rise and ongoing issues with the Spanish tax authorities.

New York is short $ 4.4 billion, and there's uncertainty over federal policies, including the overhaul of the tax code, that could leave the state with even a bigger budget hole in the future.

But he said the uncertainty over what will happen in Washington on health care funding and on major tax changes is making it hard to plan.

McMahon agreed that the loss of the state and local tax deductions would add to the uncertainty over the state's finances.

The state is facing uncertainty over how deeply President - elect Donald J. Trump and the Republican - led Congress will cut into federal tax revenue and how the looming repeal of the Affordable Care Act might affect the state.

McMahon, with the Empire Center, agrees that the loss of the state and local tax deductions will add to the uncertainty over the state's finances.

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of a «problematic» budget season, as the state faces a structural deficit, changes to the federal tax code, and uncertainty over continued funding from Washington.

The state has a $ 4.4 billion dollar deficit, and there's uncertainty over the effects of the federal tax overhaul on the state's finances, as well as possible big funding cuts by President Trump and Congress.

Mayoral control was to expire Friday, and the major credit rating agencies were threatening to downgrade counties credit ratings over the uncertainty of the future of the sales tax.

The state has a $ 4.4 billion deficit, and there's uncertainty over the effects of the federal tax overhaul on the state's finances, as well as possible big funding cuts by President Trump and Congress.

Uncertainty over the impact of a proposed Republican tax cut on the state's economy and budget is hanging like a cloud over California, but at this point, the Legislative Analyst's Office is projecting robust growth in state revenue for K - 12 schools and community colleges in the coming year.

January is typically a strong month for the municipal bond market, but 2018 began with the worst January performance since 1981, driven by rising interest rates and uncertainty over changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).1 The muni market stabilized through late April 2018, but uncertainty remains.2 The tax law changed the playing field for these investments, with a mix of factors that could affect supply and demaTax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).1 The muni market stabilized through late April 2018, but uncertainty remains.2 The tax law changed the playing field for these investments, with a mix of factors that could affect supply and dematax law changed the playing field for these investments, with a mix of factors that could affect supply and demand.

The combined effect of this uncertainty overhang — from global trade tensions to domestic debt growth to tax law changes to interprovincial disputes over east - west pipeline access — has weighed on Canadian investment activity.

Permit prices, since they would be more volatile over time than a specified tax trajectory, would mask the critical long - term signal that carbon will always be more expensive next year than it is today; that is, unavoidable volatility in permit prices would raise the economic cost of any climate target by clouding investment decisions with another source of uncertainty.

«The bad news is that the threats to the wind industry because of uncertainty over the Production Tax Credit are very real, and are already taking its toll on job creation in that sector.»

The tax expires on Dec. 31, 2012, and uncertainty over Congress» willingness to extend it is bringing project planning for next year to a standstill, said Kerry Hattevik, director of western regulatory and market affairs for NextEra Energy Resources, the nation's largest wind - farm owner and operator.

The price bounces around and that adds a little bit of uncertainty, potentially a lot of uncertainty... A tax, on the other hand, sends a very strong price signal that's unambiguous and not clouded with a lot of noise, so that people can actually understand what carbon will cost them and how the price of carbon will increase persistently and predictably over time.

The optimism of green energy companies has dimmed since the carbon tax legislation was passed last year, amid political uncertainty and growing concern over the forthcoming review of the 20 per cent by 2020 renewable energy target.

Uncertainty surrounding the extensions and modifications of the federal production tax credit (PTC) over the past several years led to large fluctuations in annual wind additions.

Drawing on case studies of past environmental debates such as those over acid rain and ozone depletion, science policy experts Roger Pielke Jr. and Daniel Sarewitz argue that once next generation technologies are available that make meaningful action on climate change lower - cost, then much of the argument politically over scientific uncertainty is likely to diminish.26 Similarly, research by Yale University's Dan Kahan and colleagues suggest that building political consensus on climate change will depend heavily on advocates for action calling attention to a diverse mix of options, with some actions such as tax incentives for nuclear energy, government support for clean energy research, or actions to protect cities and communities against climate risks, more likely to gain support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Despite a pattern of consistent, and even retroactive extensions, the uncertainty created by the political fight over extending the Production Tax Credit for wind power has caused nearly complete cessation of new wind facilities being brought on line each time the credit wasn't extended well in advance of expiration.

For years economists have been showing that when uncertainty exists over the costs of reducing emissions of a pollutant like C02 it is better to use a tax than a quota.

For instance, uncertainty over the future of the federal production tax credit led to a boom - and - bust cycle in which 13 GW of renewable capacity was installed in 2012, but only 1 GW was installed in 2013 after the credit expired.

Estate - planning attorney and guest blogger Steve Chambers discusses how Congressional inaction over the expiring Bush tax cuts creates uncertainty for estate planners with particularly stark consequences for the gift tax.

Over at the TaxProf Blog, Professor Katherine Pratt (Loyola - L.A.) has an op - ed, Morrissey Creates New Uncertainty Regarding Tax Deductions for IVF, Egg Donation, and Surrogacy.

Attorney guest blogger Jeramie J. Fortenberry writes how, despite uncertainty over future estate taxes, there are a few planning techniques that can help taxpayers take advantage of the 2010 estate tax cuts before they expire.

If you are in an exceptionally high tax bracket, are facing uncertainty as to your physical condition over time and want the stability of a permanent life insurance plan, are maximizing other tax advantaged savings and investment accounts, or are looking for a way to reduce estate tax exposure, it is possible that a whole life or other cash value life insurance plan makes sense for you.

Uncertainties on tax and regulations, worries on system security combined to news that major social media channels are preparing to ban advertisement on cryptos have taken their toll on the crypto markets over the past couple of weeks.

It comes amid uncertainty over one critical measure — secured funding for the NDIS through a rise in the Medicare levy to 2.5 per cent, with Opposition Bill Shorten saying Labor will limit its support for an increase in the levy to those in the top two tax brackets, despite the urging of leading disability groups to «not compromise the bipartisanship» on full NDIS funding.

[24] Making this tax relief permanent would be an improvement over existing law, which breeds uncertainty and raises the prospect that marriage - punitive federal tax policies could return.

Uncertainty regarding whether the U.S. Congress will extend a key tax - credit financing program is hanging over the affordable housing industry like a dark cloud.