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Bonuses Could Be Taxed at a Rate of 50%

by Flexo on December 14, 2009. Taxes 9 comments.

Last week I mentioned France would be seeing a new but insignificant tax on carbon emissions and considered the possibilities, including possible reactions, if a similar tax was initiated here in the United States. Both political sides are criticizing this tax and it’s not expected to be effective in terms of its goal of encouraging ... Continue reading this article…

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Goldman Sachs and UBS Executives Will Forgo Bonuses

by Flexo on November 17, 2008. Career and Work 4 comments.

One of my concerns about the original bailout bill was that the money paid to financial institutions would be used to pay for outsized executive bonuses. While companies must offer outrageous compensation to attract and keep the best executive talent, the market place has forced the price upwards. That worked well when the financial ... Continue reading this article…

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