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New underground economy
Stupidica —
Authority: 177
The underground or "black" economy is rapidly rising, and the fault is mainly due to government policies. Here is the evidence. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) released a report last week concluding that 7.7 percent of U.S. households, containing at least 17 million adults, are unbanked (i.e. those who do ...14 hours ago -
Fair and Square Redistricting
Idea of the Day —
Authority: 613
Wednesday | Todays idea: To avoid the political disputes and gerrymandering that follow each national census, why not just make all congressional districts rectangular? [ Boston Globe ]15 hours ago -
Non-Profit Organization Requirements for Tax Exemption Explained
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 9 – The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has released a circular explaining the requirements needed by non-profit organizations (NPOs) to qualify for tax exemption.NPOs are eligible for tax exemption for five years. After that, NPOs must re-submit applications for the tax ...23 hours ago -
China to Maintain Fiscal, Monetary Policies Until Next Year
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 8 – China has confirmed that it would maintain its current fiscal and monetary policies until next year to sustain economic growth during the annual Central Economic Work Conference Monday.The year 2010 is the last year of Beijing’s 11th five-year plan so the decision to continue with current stimulus plan is ...1 day ago -
Customs Quota for New Zealand Wool Released
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 8 – The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration Customs (GAC) has released the import customs quota for wool and woolen tops imported from New Zealand.The new rules clarify distribution, application methods for customs quotas including a regulation that requires quota holders to have a ...1 day ago -
Chongqing Releases First Food and Entertainment Service Standards
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 7 – The Chongqing municipal quality supervision department has released the country’s first food and entertainment service standards for local food service providers.The Chongqing Nanbin Road Food Service Standard enumerates 21 criteria under 10 categories including the basis for service, service quality, ...2 days ago -
Major Bottling Company Demands Apology for False Arsenic Claims
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 7 – Major bottling company, Nongfu Spring, is demanding an apology from the industry and commerce bureau of Haikou, Hainan Province for a false claim that charged its products of having high levels of arsenic.The bureau made the claims on November 24 with orders to remove products from shelves immediately only ...2 days ago -
DailyBulletin Editorial: Is assistant necessary now?
iePolitics.com —
Authority: 154
Upland Created: 12/05/2009 07:36:10 PM PST In this economy, we wonder whether filling a vacant upper management position is a good move for the city of Upland. Rod Foster, Upland’s assistant city manager, was hired last month by Colton to be its city manager. He is stepping into a difficult position in Colton, ...3 days ago -
RivPE: Ideas abound on how to get Colton out of financial hole
iePolitics.com —
Authority: 154
12:17 AM PST on Sunday, December 6, 2009 By DARRELL R. SANTSCHI The Press-Enterprise There is widespread agreement in Colton that the city’s general fund, which pays for most day-to-day operations, has fallen into a hole. There is little agreement about how it got there and what it will take to climb out. ...3 days ago -
Morning Bell: The Definition of Economic Insanity
Stupidica —
Authority: 177
In January 2008, the United States economy employed 138.1 million people and the unemployment rate stood at 4.9%. But the powers in Washington thought deficit spending could boost a slowing economy, so Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) passed and President George Bush signed a $168 billion economic stimulus bill made up of ...4 days ago -
State of the Country: Right Direction / Wrong Track
TitusOneNine —
Authority: 570
To me, the mood of the country seems to be souring more as we head into Advent. Perhaps there is some confirmation of that here--KSH:5 days ago -
Welfare Payments to be Redefined as Taxable Income
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 4 – China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a notice that will reconsider welfare payments like transportation payments, communication subsidies and other benefits previously not subject to tax as part of an individual’s taxable income.The new regulation is a reaction to a nationwide inspection ...5 days ago -
SBSun: Multiple mistakes lead to Colton crisis
iePolitics.com —
Authority: 154
Michael J. Sorba, Staff Writer Posted: 12/02/2009 08:42:45 PM PST COLTON – More mistakes by two top former administrators contributed to the city’s $5.9 million projected deficit, Councilman Vincent Yzaguirre said Wednesday, while another councilman pointed the finger at the City Council itself. The city’s ...6 days ago -
Bernanke faces stormy confirmation hearing (AFP)
Relevant News —
Authority: 179
AFP - Lawmakers are likely to vent frustration over the economy and bailout of the financial system Thursday at a Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.6 days ago -
Claim Deadline for Input VAT Credits Extended
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 3 – China’s State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has issued Circular 617 that extends the claim deadline for input value-added tax credits for certain invoices from 90 days to 180 days after issue date starting January 1, 2010.The circular covers VAT invoices, land and river good transportation invoices, ...6 days ago -
Partnership Option Soon Available for Foreign Investors
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
SHANGHAI, Dec. 3 – China will soon allow foreign investors the option to invest in the mainland via partnership firms beginning March next year.This will enable investors to set up contract-based partnership firms either on their own or with a local partner. A partnership firm has the advantage of having more more ...1 week ago -
There is no leftover money!
Right Truth —
Authority: 559
Im really tired of hearing congress and others talk about the leftover TARP and bailout money and what they want to use it for. In reality there is no leftover or remaining money in any of the many stimulus programs, except on paper. We are basically broke and in debt to others. Every time the federal ...1 week ago -
Taxpayers Required to Revise 2008 Corporate Returns
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
Dec. 2 – The State Administration of Taxation is requiring companies to revise their corporate income tax filing cycle for 2008 to reflect tax circulars issued after May 31, 2009.This may lead to changes in taxes filed for the 2008 annual CIT return forms. The deadline for filing the changes is set before the end ...1 week ago -
Fuel Surcharges Hike for International Flights Coming from Mainland, Hong Kong
China Briefing News —
Authority: 135
SHANGHAI, Dec. 2 – Airlines have hiked fuel surcharges by as high as 50 percent for international flights coming from the mainland and Hong Kong.According to Global Times, Air China increased charges from RMB200 yuan to RMB300 on flights to Singapore and Thailand. Cathay Pacific will implement a fuel add-on for ...1 week ago -
Putting State Cops in the Wall Street Casino
Griper News —
Authority: 134
If Wall Streets going to stick with casino capitalism, maybe its time to treat it like the casino it actually is. McClatchy Newspapers : Sen. Maria Cantwell wants to use state gambling laws to regulate parts of Wall Street, saying someone needs to police financial markets where "casino capitalism" involving ...1 week ago
