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Cybersecurity experts warn that AI is making tax scams more sophisticated and easier for fraudsters to execute, particularly through convincing emails and voice calls.

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former Prime Minister of Spain, defends his financial dealings amid allegations of impropriety, asserting he has declared payments to tax authorities.

Calgary council criticizes Alberta's budget property tax hike, demanding more transparency on fund allocation.

The Alberta finance minister is prompting citizens to consider the province's tax structure amid a projected $9.4 billion deficit in the 2026 budget.

The Kelowna business community strongly opposes a proposed expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) in British Columbia that would increase operational costs for local businesses.

The 2026 Alberta budget has been met with criticism over its predicted deficit and increases in taxes and fees despite promises from the government to avoid tax hikes.

The Trump administration is exploring legal and administrative tactics to delay or reduce tariff refunds demanded by businesses following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated certain tariffs.

Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, claims that the new 10% global tariff announced by Trump will reduce Mexico's export tariffs, improving the country's trade position compared to previous rates.

Canada's tax season has begun, urging filers to start preparing early to maximize refunds and navigate important deadlines.

The new global 15% tariff on imports by the United States goes into effect today, reinstating a measure initiated by President Trump after the Supreme Court struck down parts of earlier tariffs affecting over 180 countries.

France is calling for a united EU response to President Trump's new global tax on imports, which is set to increase from 10% to 15%.

Donald Trump expressed his frustration over a Supreme Court ruling that deemed many of his customs duties illegal, announcing a new global tax on imports.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs, leading him to announce a new global 10% tariff.

Trump has announced a 'global tariff' of 10% following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a previous tariff increase, which significantly lowers the tax rate for Brazil.

Trump announces a 'global tariff' of 10% after the Supreme Court overturns a previous tax.

Alckmin discusses the reduction in tariffs and Trump's announcement of a new global tax.

British Columbia business owners are expressing concerns over impending Provincial Sales Tax (PST) changes that will increase their operational costs.

British Columbia's budget proposal is facing criticism due to significant tax increases, a soaring deficit, and cuts in public sector jobs amid ongoing construction delays.

The article discusses the implications of eroding international order and the rise of great power rivalry, particularly focusing on its effects on global tax coordination and economic systems.

British Columbia's finance minister announced that the upcoming budget aims to protect core services without significant cuts or tax increases.

The Sabol business group is expanding its operations internationally, venturing into medicine manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and biofuels in Indonesia and the Emirates, while also expressing concerns over Slovakia's tax policies.

Ontario's financial watchdog reports that the province is not on track to balance its budget due to rising spending and declining tax revenue amidst a cost-of-living crisis.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith anticipates substantial deficits for the province due to low oil prices but has dismissed tax increases and major service cuts.

Toronto councillors will vote on final adjustments to a proposed budget that includes a 2.2% tax increase aimed at maintaining affordability for residents amid rising living costs.

French economist Gabriel Zucman advocates for a global tax on large fortunes to combat tax evasion, presenting his ideas in Paris at the launch of the International Tax Observatory.

This article discusses the UN's negotiations aimed at introducing new global taxes for fuel companies and the wealthiest individuals, along with potential effects and supporter countries.

The OECD's revision of the initial proposal, which exempts U.S. companies from the tax, hampers the global initiative for a minimum tax on multinationals.

Representatives from 147 countries have reached a preliminary agreement on a global minimum tax to reduce incentives for multinationals to shift profits to low-tax havens; however, this agreement allows the USA to take a different approach, raising concerns about the competitiveness of European corporations.

Amid pressure from the Trump administration, approximately 145 countries have agreed to amend the global minimum tax agreement of 2021, allowing exceptions for the United States.

Washington has successfully secured an exemption for American multinationals from the 15% global minimum tax, which was hailed as a historic victory that preserves American sovereignty by the U.S. Treasury Department.

The OECD has approved a global minimum tax for multinationals, excluding American companies, amidst past renegotiations with the US government under Donald Trump's administration.

More than 145 countries have agreed to modifications to a global minimum corporate income tax agreement from 2021 in response to U.S. concerns that original rules could disadvantage American multinational companies, as announced by the OECD.

The OECD has announced that 147 countries have agreed on the key elements for the implementation of a coordinated 15% global minimum tax, with a parallel regime to address U.S. concerns.

The OECD has announced a global agreement for a minimum tax on multinationals, which has been endorsed by over 145 countries, but includes a specific exemption mechanism for US companies due to potential non-participation by Washington.