Tax expenditures – deductions, reduced rates and other preferential tax provisions – are a well-established instrument of fiscal policy. They serve a wide range of purposes: stimulating investment, supporting social objectives and accompanying structural change are just a few examples. In Switzerland, the last estimate for federal tax expenditures puts them at CHF 25 billion…
Monday, April 28, 2025 Veterans Benefits–Program to Help Vets with Disabilities Claims Needs Better Oversight The Department of Veterans Affairs processed about 2 million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2023. Navigating the claims process can be difficult. And veterans may use representatives, who are accredited by the VA, to help them. But how does…
Just when it seemed that Kevin Warsh’s job was difficult enough, the July jobs report, released on Aug. 7, added another layer of complexity, and it could complicate the outlook for the stock market, too. The new Federal Reserve chair took his position in May of this year amid elevated and persistent inflation. After spiking…
Image: Canva Studio/Pexels The third in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a level of digital capability is now needed by all civil servants, not just technical staff, and how governments are working to achieve this Governments are moving from treating digital as a technical…
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An inheritance rarely arrives at a convenient time. It shows up during grief, mixed with relief, guilt, or both at once. Knowing what happens next can help you turn a confusing moment into one you can handle. That means understanding the taxes, the timing, and the decisions waiting in front of you. Three Things Happen…