Taxation

Woman has no claim over daughter’s home despite helping to pay more than $1m for it

The court found that the woman was lending money to her daughter and did not have any share in the house.

The risk of buying properties in someone else’s name

Sham property transactions can be detected easily because all records of the transactions have to be filed online.

Brazil's richest captured record income share despite Lula's effort to prioritize the poor

FILE PHOTO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a reelection campaign rally at Moca Bonita Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo

Singapore tax revenue hits record $97.3 billion, up 9.4% on stronger economy

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore collected $97.3 billion in tax revenue in the 2025/26 financial year.

Trump floats Hollywood tax credits for US films and television

US President Donald Trump in 2025 floated a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-produced films, but that idea met resistance from some in Hollywood.

Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ bet falls flat in Las Vegas

Aaron Mahan (centre), a worker on the Las Vegas strip, attends a town hall meeting in Las Vegas on Aug 19. Mahan considers himself a victim of the “Trump slump”.

Luxury sales plunge in China as tax push hits rich shoppers

The sales drop adds uncertainty to the outlook in one of the luxury brands’ most important markets.

Potential kingmaker in New Zealand’s next government wants universal income, tax overhaul

Qiulae Wong, 38, only entered politics in November as leader of the decade-old Opportunity party, but has already overseen a dramatic rise in its popularity.

China tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts

Tax offices in major cities like Beijing have started to enforce taxation on returns from offshore insurance policies.

French tax office to use AI to probe vulnerabilities after hack

The French tax office was targeted by a cyberattack that exposed personal details of hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.

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