Tax rate comparison across countries is interesting to review. According to OECD data, the US tax rate is lower than other developed countries and OECD average. a. 2016 Tax Rates for A Single Worker Couple by Country Click to enlarge b. 2016 Tax Rates for A Couple with one earner and two children by Country Source: Sorry America, …
One of the annual rituals that American taxpayers go through around this time of the year is the filing of taxes. So now is a good time to consider investment assets and their tax implications. For equity investors, it is very important to understand the tax consequences of investments since various asset classes are taxed …
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The Indian equity market is one of the top performing emerging markets so far this year. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex crossed the 30,000 mark for the first time in many months. The index closed yesterday at 29575 for a gain of over 11% this year. Though Indian stocks have the potential for further growth, on a …
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The Maastricht Treaty signed in 1992 led to the creation of the European Union(EU). Since then the EU has expanded many more countries including many of the former Warsaw pact countries.The following infographic shows the evolution of the EU: Click to enlarge Source: How the EU Has Changed, Sputnik News
Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia is an off-the-beaten-path tourist destination. The video below offers an introduction to this beautiful country: Source: Trip to Kyrgyzstan: Tourist Guide, Sputnik News