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Italian Shoppers Embrace New Cash-Back Program For Credit Card Payments

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Italian consumers are embracing a new government program aimed at boosting retail sales while tamping down on tax evasion that allows buyers to receive a 10% refund on card payments made in stores. At the same time, commercial credit cards’ cash advances dropped 14 percent last year. The government plans to spend 4.75

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Union Budget 2021: Highlights

BankBazaar

The Union Budget 2021-22 came at a time when India is ailing from a COVID-battered economy, and its healthcare infrastructure has been stretched to the limit. We await the operational details of the scheme now. However, in case of serious tax-evasion cases (Rs. Affordable housing projects to get a tax holiday for one year.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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Brexit And Beyond: Crossing The International eCommerce Tax Rubicon

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But along the way, global digital sales also carry a host of regulatory hurdles when it comes to satisfying various tax regimes. When [eCommerce companies] can’t get through the language barrier, the outcome is large-scale tax evasion, whether through ignorance, or whether through deliberate actions across the world.”.

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IRS unresponsive as Americans seek answers on missing stimulus payments

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The new checks, which are for $600 and were approved as part of Congress's $900 billion package for pandemic aid, began to go out early in 2021 and reports said they had reached two-thirds of the recipients for the digital checks. There will also be further payments going out via paper checks and on prepaid debit cards.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. CFIs can navigate the complexity, but.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. CFIs can navigate the complexity, but.

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