Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from US companies. In a social media post, Trump took aim at European countries that he said were discussing the “imminent” implementation of taxes on US companies. The US president has repeatedly … Read more

Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with 12 felony tax counts, LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says

los angeles — Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 tax charges, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday. Prosecutors allege that Mencia failed to file personal and corporate tax returns over a six-year period and underreported income amounting to about $8.7 million, resulting in more than $300,000 in unpaid state taxes. … Read more

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

Washington– The US government will permanently dismiss tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document announced Tuesday, in an unusual use of executive power that could effectively help shield the president from further scrutiny of his finances and legal conduct. As part of the settlement deal aimed at resolving Trump’s $10 billion … Read more

Brittany Cartwright Fighting California Tax Bill Owing $463K

15 Brittany Cartwright is pushing back after being hit with a massive tax claim in California. Brittany Cartwright Fighting Massive California Tax Bill After State Claims The Valley Star Owes Over $463K 8 The Valley star is reportedly working to clear up what her team says is an old filing issue after California tax authorities … Read more

Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case

Madrid — A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines, a court document seen by The Associated Press said Monday. The decision comes after years of tax problems in Spain for the Colombian star. The Madrid-based court … Read more

Brookline voters overwhelmingly approve tax override to avoid school, public safety cuts

Nearly 60% of voters approved Brooklyn Question 1, with 8,859 yes votes and 5,826 no votes, according to official results shared with Boston.com. The Town of Brooklyn overwhelmingly approved the tax override, averting cuts to hundreds of public safety jobs, school positions and education programs, the town said. Nearly 60% of voters approved Brooklyn Question … Read more

Trump threatens UK PM Starmer with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax: report

President Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on Britain if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not drop the digital services tax, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing an interview with the president. Trump told The Telegraph he would “impose a big tariff on the UK” if it did not drop the tax, which is … Read more

NY town ‘extremely mismanaged’ tax money as 35-year Dem boss on hot seat: audit

A suburban town run by one of the Empire State’s longest-serving Democrats left millions in tax dollars uncollected, including property taxes that had been due since 1967, a startling new study finds. The city of Greenburgh, governed for 35 years by Democratic politician Paul Feiner, has $2.6 million in unpaid parking tickets dating back at … Read more

South Metro Fire Rescue voters approve tax hike to maintain staffing, services

DENVER (KDVR) — Voters across one of metro Denver’s largest fire districts have approved a property tax increase to help maintain emergency response levels and fund facility improvements. According to unofficial election results, just over 56% of voters supported Ballot Issue 7A, which raises property taxes for the South Metro Fire Rescue District effective January … Read more

Struggling Bay Area transit agencies rejoice as Newsom signs legislation to put transit tax on ballot

(BCN) – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation that will put the decision to impose a regional sales tax to help fill the budget shortfall of major Bay Area public transit agencies in the hands of voters. Senate Bill 63, also known as the Connect Bay Area Act, adds a regional measure to the … Read more