How severe is income tax corruption in India? Why are there loopholes in the US financial system that allow for financial dishonesty and corruption? Is it a matter of policy or manpower? Is it still worth it to pay taxes in a corrupt government, like the Philippines? Why do a lot of ...
To launch a DTC wine channel, a wine brand must contend with a maze of regulations. Excise taxes, import duties, and cross-border shipping restrictions differ not just by country but also by state or province—and they change frequently. Staying compliant requires ongoing monitoring, and the se...
Not Legal Not Leaving One year ago, Jose Antonio argas publicly revealed hes an undocumented immigrant. Now he reports on life in citizenship limbo and how others coming out can change the debate P h o tog rap h s by Gi an P a ul L oz z a for TIM E argas, May 24, New York Ci...
Then they pay their execs sick bonuses and ask for you to bail them out with your already much too high taxes. It is a pathetic, self-serving system. By anon114691 — On Sep 29, 2010 I have a savings account in two different credit unions (which are practically next door to each...
You’re right there’s no such thing as free healthcare, in other countries it is included in taxes (but you may have to contribute out of pocket), here you pay it separate but taxes are lower, so not much difference in the end. And don’t forget that people with children or lower...
International taxes can sometimes be tricky. To increase your chances of succeeding in cross-border e-commerce, it’s imperative to make sure that your business complies with the tax laws of your target foreign markets. Some countries also have embargoes or constraints on various products such as...
Talk about your experience with locals, spread the word about a guest house in Inle Lake where they welcomed you warmly, share about a street vendor with the best vanilla ice-cream in a small beach in the Philippines or the best smoothie in Chiang Mai. Talk to other travellers you meet,...
These expenses include everything it costs to run the business: the cost of goods sold (COGS), operating costs like salaries, rent, marketing, utilities, and even things like interest and taxes. Why Both Matter Both your top-line and your bottom-line are incredibly important, but they tell...
you could also say is also an electric metal. It's in tighter supply than copper. Most of the marginal nickel production that we've seen in the world in the last 30 years is lateritic nickel, which is nickel that occurs in tropical environments, often in Indonesia and the Philippin...
Here’s why I love living in Portugal. We Have Friends Here When we moved to Lisbon, we knew just two people. Now, we’re closing in on 20. Just as our friends had convinced us to move here, they also managed to convince over a dozen more people to do exactly the same. One by...