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1/2 Is India’s Buyback Tax Regime Finally Stable — or Just Reset Again?

The Finance Bill 2026 brings back capital gains taxation on share buybacks, replacing the short-lived deemed dividend regime — but with a twist.

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BasisPointInsight.com - Tax Relief for Investors but a New Compliance Puzzle for Companies by Sangeeta Jain
India’s Finance Bill 2026 restores capital gains taxation on share buybacks while adding a promoter levy, raising fresh compliance and litigation risks. by Sangeeta Jain, BasisPointInsight.com
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February 18, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Lebanese MP Michel Moawad criticized tax hikes, including a fuel surcharge and VAT increase, deeming them unsustainable. He called for structural reforms to support public sector salaries and opposed taxing citizens instead of addressing systemic issues.

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February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Ibrahim Murad, head of the Syriac Union Party, opposes Lebanon's tax hikes amid economic crisis, stating they unfairly burden the poor and middle class. He calls for genuine reforms, anti-corruption efforts, and better revenue collection instead of taxing citizens.

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February 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM
When both major parties compete to look “low tax”, politics loses the language – and permission – to fund the public goods that hold society together, Stewart Sweeney writes.
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When both sides chant 'lower tax', the country pays in division
As the Coalition reasserts “lower tax” as political identity and Labor rushes to deny the high-tax label, Australian politics is losing the language needed to fund shared purpose, rebuild trust and sustain public life.
johnmenadue.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Industry Minister Joe Issa Khoury opposes hasty wage hikes, advocating for a comprehensive study before any salary adjustments. He suggests using revenue from recent customs reforms to fund increases instead of taxing specific groups.

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February 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
On Wednesday, House Democrats—with Republican support—voted to terminate Trump Administration tariffs on Canada.

It's a big deal politically—and maybe just the tip of the iceberg.

More at TaxProf Blog: bit.ly/4kzIvEA

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February 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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February 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Guadalupe County is gearing up to potentially raise up to $20 million for vital capital projects, with plans set to unfold as early as mid-April!

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Guadalupe County court directs advisors to pursue tax notes, exploring up to $20 million to fund capital projects
The Guadalupe County Commissioner's Court on Feb. 10 directed its financial advisor and bond counsel to proceed with planning tax‑note financing (preferred option) to raise up to $20 million for capital projects, authorizing a process that could close as soon as mid‑April if timelines hold.
citizenportal.ai
February 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The Senate just cleared a crucial bill that could transform the Point of the Mountain into a thriving hub of development and opportunity!

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Senate panel clears Point of the Mountain land authority changes to allow sales and revise tax capture
Senate committee unanimously passed SB 278 to clarify sale/lease language, allow negotiated privilege-tax capture outside phase 1 and revise tax-capture splits for a Point of the Mountain development, noting the project is uniquely state-owned and tied to Draper City.
citizenportal.ai
February 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
In a significant move, the committee has advanced House Bill 322, but not without removing a controversial electricity tax that could reshape New Mexico's transportation funding future.

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Committee removes electricity tax provision from proposed transportation trust fund bill
Committee members adopted a sponsor amendment that strips the provision in HB322 that would have taken 1% of gross receipts from electricity sales to seed a proposed Transportation Trust Fund; the amended bill was advanced from committee.
citizenportal.ai
February 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Cheltenham's preliminary budget for 2026-27 reveals a staggering $5.8 million gap, raising urgent questions about funding strategies and future tax implications.

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Cheltenham finance committee flags $5.8M preliminary budget gap for 2026–27; options include fund balance, cuts or limited tax increase
Administration presented a preliminary 2026–27 budget projecting a $5.8 million gap driven by a 22% health-insurance spike and lower real-estate assessment revenue; the committee discussed using fund balance, expenditure reductions and constrained tax capacity under Act 1.
citizenportal.ai
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Nevada's Live Entertainment Tax is evolving, shifting from gaming venues to a broader range of non-gaming events, but what does this mean for the future of entertainment funding in the state?

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Nevada revenue staff review Live Entertainment Tax history, exemptions and policy options including resale and sports carve-outs
Fiscal staff briefed the committee on the Live Entertainment Tax's statutory definitions, exemptions (including professional sports and NSHE/NIAA events), data limitations that prevent reliable venue-by-venue LET attribution, and a menu of policy options ranging from broadening the base to taxing resale increments.
citizenportal.ai
February 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The Maryland Senate made significant strides this Thursday, passing a series of impactful bills including a $1,000 tax credit for parents of stillborn children and a billion-dollar boost for transportation projects.

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Maryland Senate advances broad package of bills on third reading; transportation bond limit, tax credits and social supports highlighted
The Senate confirmed committee reports and moved many bills to final passage on Thursday, including a $1,000 refundable tax credit for parents of stillborn children, a $1 billion increase in MTAA debt capacity, and dozens of other bills declared passed on third reading; roll-call tallies were recorded for several votes.
citizenportal.ai
February 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In his testimony, Phineas stated that the bill takes steps towards protecting the Commonwealth from bearing the full brunt of the deep tax cuts enacted at the federal level in last summer’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OB3).

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February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
📉 Slow GDP: 1.8-1.9% growth, weak job market.
💰 Tax changes: Bigger refunds, uneven impact, rising deficit.
🤖 Uncertain outlook: Fed rate moves, tariffs, AI, policy shifts.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Birmingham's mayor warns that recently withdrawn tax bills could cripple city revenue and force residents to shoulder the burden.

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Birmingham official warns pulled municipal tax bills would cut city revenue
Yolanda Lawson, speaking for the city of Birmingham, told the Senate committee that two pulled municipal tax bills (SB 36 and SB 37) would reduce operating revenue, shift costs to Birmingham residents and create enforcement problems at retail checkouts.
citizenportal.ai
February 12, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The Utah Senate has taken significant steps forward, advancing crucial bills on health, tax, and education that could reshape the state's future!

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Votes at a glance: Utah Senate advances health, tax, court and education measures
The Utah Senate on floor session advanced a range of bills — including HB55 (education tech privacy), H.B. 46 (taxpayer information sharing, later tabled for fiscal review) and S.B. 112 (homestead exemption/EITC change) — approving many measures by roll call and sending them to the House or placing them on the third‑reading calendar.
citizenportal.ai
February 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The tech billionaire and top deputies worked with Epstein for 18 months on a mega-philanthropy idea. We dug into the files to find out more.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/4paf8vab

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What Did Bill Gates Do with Jeffrey Epstein? Here’s What the Emails Say
The tech billionaire and top deputies worked with Epstein for 18 months on a mega-philanthropy idea. We dug into the files to find out more.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM