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[taks] / tæks /






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Burnham will have little room for manoeuvre amid sluggish economic growth, high public debt and strict financial rules requiring him to balance government spending against tax revenue.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

With PIX built into banking apps, users can send money using a cellphone number, tax ID, email address, PIX code or QR code.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

"But another, in trying to counter so-called terrorist threats, is undermining that strategy by making it harder to collect tax," he said, referring to the mobile internet shutdowns.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Among them was reviewing tax withholding on retirement account distributions to make sure it reflected her new tax situation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

Even though they all have strong opinions about “their tax dollars.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

"He was upfront about the reason, higher taxes," he told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Christ was cornered — pay taxes to Rome, or be branded a traitor — and so he turned the trap into a statement about the limits of power.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Federal taxes are one part of the play.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Gloria Martinez, the new president of United Teachers Los Angeles, called for revenue increases at the ballot box, raising some property taxes and for Gov. Gavin Newsom to release more funding for schools statewide.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Thoreau, to protest slavery and what he saw as America’s unjust war in Mexico, had refused to pay taxes.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

And when he launched his campaign to return to Parliament in May, Burnham indicated he wanted to change how property and land is taxed.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

I’m taxed at 50% of everything I own.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The money can’t be accessed until the child turns 18, and it is taxed when it is withdrawn.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

However, they note that the pipeline for investor lending appears to be weak following the government’s announcement of changes to how capital gains are taxed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

The past ruler had taxed them heavily and punished them harshly, and they had no hope for better.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

"There is a case for taxing the land but also a case for taxing the building," Adam says.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

He’s helped his mom work through every medical decision, cared for her physically during taxing treatments and processed her illness alongside her.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

Voters have been generous when it comes to repeatedly taxing themselves more, and more, to address homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2026

"Mining lithium from the Earth has proven to be very taxing from an energy and environmental standpoint, so pulling lithium directly from saltwater could be a very important future route," says Guo.

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

“I’ve got my own tasks for Amelia; your laziness is not an excuse for taxing my girl.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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