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by: Bill Williamson

Kenya Re, KRA Host Tax Compliance Training Forum for Insurers

In partnership with the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and tax experts, KRA held a workshop for insurers on compliance.

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Mastercard reaches 'agreement in principle' to settle mass UK fees case

Mastercard has reached an agreement in principle to settle a collective London lawsuit brought on behalf of British consumers over card fees, it said on Tuesday.

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Intel should leave the foundry business: Analyst on CEO departure

CEO Pat Gelsinger suddenly retired from his chief executive role at the chipmaker over the weekend. Gelsinger began working at Intel as its chief architect in the 1980s, going on to act as the company's chief technology officer from 2001 to 2009,

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South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded

South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

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Larry Fink is making a new generation of billionaires richer than him

AS LARRY Fink drives BlackRock deeper into private markets, he keeps adding new billionaires to the asset-management giant's roster - and making them all richer than he is in the process. Read more at The Business Times.

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Without energy reform, Thai clean tech firms forced to circumvent regulation to scale: industry watchers

Some startups have had to trade clean energy on a smaller scale "behind-the-meter" without the support of government policies. A key barrier is Thailand's centralised energy system which is in need of a reform,

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India's Adani Green Energy recoups losses related to US indictment

India's Adani Green Energy rose about 8% on Monday and recouped all stock losses related to U.S. indictment of group's billionaire founder Gautam Adani over an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

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UnitedHealth Group Updates Business Outlook Ahead of Investor Conference

December 03, 2024 -- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on December 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.

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Sage Intacct supports SMB growth with new enhancements and capabilities

Sage Intacct Release 4 brings AI-driven Sage Copilot and productivity tools to enhance decision-making and efficiency • Tailored integrations for specific industries and expanded language support to serve a growing global user base ATLANTA,

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UK competition watchdog looks into $3.32 bln Blackrock-Preqin deal

Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it was considering whether asset management firm BlackRock's 2.55 billion pound ($3.23 billion) acquisition of UK data firm Preqin would raise competition concerns in the local market.

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Covenant university wins 2024 CGMA business leaders challenge

Covenant University has emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Chartered Global Management Accountants Business Leaders Challenge.

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Campbell's CEO Trades Soup and Snacks for the NFL

Mark Clouse will join the Washington Commanders as president early next year after more than five years as the food-company's boss

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BlackRock Jumps Deeper Into the Private Markets

But this year, BlackRock has been aggressively claiming a major foothold in the private markets. On Tuesday, it made its latest push, announcing a deal to buy HPS Investment Partners — a firm that specializes in making private loans to companies — for roughly $12 billion.

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With late audit now in, Moody's says Paterson will keep its higher credit rating

Moody's raised Paterson's credit rating from Ba1 to Baa3. Moody's noted that the city's fund balance has been on the rise.

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Melbourne woman loses $40k house deposit after 'sophisticated' scam call

A woman who lost her $40,000 house deposit to scammers has warned that it could happen to anyone after sophisticated spoofing technology was used to fool her into thinking she was talking to her bank.

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Nigeria, South Africa to finalise key security pact by March 2025

Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed their resolve to enhance regional security through the development of a critical Early

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US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market

The number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that businesses are still seeking workers even though hiring has cooled. Openings rose 5% to 7.

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Super Micro heeds committee call for new CFO amid process 'lapses'

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Balancing act: Labour's 2024 budget and the road ahead for UK motor finance

Freeze on fuel duty brings relief, but questions linger on EV strategy and affordability in car finance. Chris Farnell reports.

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Carnival Cruise Line Appoints Jeremy Schiller As Chief Financial Officer

Jeremy Schiller has rejoined Carnival Cruise Line as its Chief Financial Officer, according to a press release. Schiller previously worked for Carnival for 12 years and returns after spending two years as CFO for Carnival sister brands Holland America Line and Seabourn.

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Exxon names former GM president to run oil and gas business

Exxon Mobil said on Tuesday that Dan Ammann, former president of General Motors , will take over its largest and most profitable business early next year.

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Clarkonomics: Dissecting the complexity of paying Caitlin Clark what she's really worth

Clark is responsible for 26.5% of WNBA activity - attendance, merchandise sales and TV. "The numbers are so staggering. They don't even seem real."

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Intel's outgoing CEO is living every executive's nightmare: A post-departure stock bump and no succession plan

Pat Gelsinger's plight at Intel might be a warning for boomerang executives: Even when a company wins you back and appoints you CEO, the honeymoon can end in a flash.

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15 healthcare bankruptcies in 2024

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UK energy system operator says electricity supply margin below threshold

Britain's National Energy System Operator said the country's electricity supply margin could drop below the threshold set out in its capacity market rules by 1730 GMT on Tuesday.

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KeyBank Business Checking Review 2024

If you're on the hunt for affordable and scalable banking solutions that make managing and accessing your small business funds easier, consider KeyBank's business checking accounts. KeyBank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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BlackRock's HPS deal seals Netflix-like strategy

BlackRock , oddly enough, is looking a lot more like a streaming service. The index-fund goliath agreed to buy private lender HPS for $12 billion, to get its hands on the hottest new content to push through its formidable pipes.

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Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript December 2, 2024 Zscaler, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.77, expectations were $0.63. Operator: Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Zscaler First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.

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UK's Reeves promises more power for England's regional mayors

Regional mayors across England will be given new powers to boost economic growth and attract investment, British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday during a visit to the northern English city of Hull.

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IMF begins talks on fresh loans

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NY's Blazin Chicken to open two Fairfax Co. locations (with late-night hours)

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PhonePe aims to replicate UPI success across expanding financial services

At present, the overall user base of PhonePe is over 500 million. Of these, its merchant base is over 40 million

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Fortune - Fortune 500 Daily & Breaking Business News | Fortune

Get global perspectives and insights from CEOs on the biggest stories in business. New jobs and developments are booming, but locals have been left to guess how their community fits into the ...

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20 Strategies To Safeguard Your Business Credit During A Crisis

One practical way to safeguard your business credit during a crisis is to establish a line of credit in advance.

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Banks get eight years to hit Sh10bn minimum capital

The proposal, if adopted in Parliament, will offer a reprieve to lenders that currently have core capital below Sh10 billion.

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'Unique' homeware store Tilly and Ted set for major upscale

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FHFA announces higher mortgage loan limits for 2025

As home prices rise, the FHFA tends to raise the standard CLL. The new limit for 2025 is $806,500 for one-unit mortgages in most states. Borrowers looking to take out a larger loan have to opt for alternative mortgage options like jumbo loans or private loans.

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Ohio House committee votes to force landlords to verify immigration status for subsidized units

COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House committee on Tuesday passed legislation that would compel property managers in apartments and other recipients of state affordable housing tax credits to verify the immigrations status of their tenants.

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US job openings rise; layoffs post largest drop in 1-1/2 years

U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market continued to slow in an orderly fashion. But the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey,

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New rule could stop sale of your personal information

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is aiming to regulate data brokers that are allowed to sell that personal information.

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Govt official slams COP29 as missed opportunity for climate finance goals

Describing COP29 as one steeped in "semantics and not solutions", a senior Indian official has called the proceedings a missed opportunity to mobilize meaningful climate finance for adaptation and mitigation efforts in developing nations.

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Lok Sabha passes The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024

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What Did Enron Do? Learn Why the Company Went Bankrupt

With the announcement of a relaunch, learn everything about Enron's past and why it went out of business in the early 2000s.

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35% GST slab in the works? A look at GST bands and how they are decided

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has recommended to raise GST on select sinful goods. Here's how GST Council decides on different tax bands

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Italy seeks arrest of Austrian tycoon Benko in corruption probe

An Italian judge ordered the arrest of Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko and eight others as part of an investigation into alleged corruption of local politicians in the Trentino Alto-Adige mountain region,

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How UK Export Finance is supporting ethnic minority-led businesses to achieve their global ambitions

UK Export Finance helps ethnic minority-led businesses to win, fulfill, and get paid for international exports.

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10 Carl Icahn Quotes Every 20-Year-Old Needs to Hear

Carl Icahn of Icahn Enterprises offers valuable insights as a successful businessman and investor. Those in their 20s can refer to Icahn's quotes when starting their careers. Also: Discover the Next Nvidia.

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Holiday Office Party Taxes: Know Before You Go

Kate is a CPA with experience in audit and technology. As a Tax Writer at Kiplinger, Kate believes that tax and finance news should meet people where they are today, across cultural, educational, and disciplinary backgrounds.

Holiday Office Party Taxes: Know Before You Go

Kate is a CPA with experience in audit and technology. As a Tax Writer at Kiplinger, Kate believes that tax and finance news should meet people where they are today, across cultural, educational, and disciplinary backgrounds.
The article from Kiplinger discusses the tax implications of holiday office parties. It highlights that while holiday parties can boost morale and productivity, they also come with tax considerations. Businesses can deduct the costs of these events as business expenses, but there are specific IRS guidelines to follow. For instance, the party must be primarily for the benefit of employees, and if spouses or clients are invited, the deduction might be limited. Additionally, the article notes that if the party is lavish or extravagant, the IRS might scrutinize the deduction. There's also mention of potential gift tax issues if employees receive gifts, with a reminder that there's an annual gift tax exclusion. The piece advises employers to keep meticulous records of expenses and to consider the frequency and scale of such events to ensure compliance with tax laws.

Read the Full Kiplinger Article at:
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/holiday-office-party-taxes


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