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Countries worldwide are pushing for a groundbreaking UN tax treaty that would make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage and ensure the ultra-rich contribute their fair share. The framework could generate trillions for climate recovery and prevention.
A new bill could eliminate federal income tax on the first $75,000 earned by most American households, putting thousands back in workers' pockets each year. The Keep Your Pay Act would cut the typical family's federal income tax by 85% while expanding credits for children and working families.
Nigeria just ended roadside tax checkpoints and cash payments as part of sweeping reforms to make taxation fairer and more transparent. Small businesses earning under $7,000 annually are now completely exempt from taxes.
After years of negotiation, a groundbreaking UN treaty protecting life in the open ocean officially became law this January. The agreement covers more than 40% of our planet's surface and marks the first time the world has united to safeguard the high seas.
Millions of Americans filing their 2026 taxes can claim new deductions that could save thousands, including breaks on tips, overtime, and car loan interest. The average tax refund is up nearly 11% this year, putting more money back in people's pockets.
Australia's government just closed a loophole in its housing tax reform that would have unfairly punished people inheriting property from a late or former spouse. The fix ensures widows, widowers, and domestic violence survivors won't lose tax benefits when they're already facing life's hardest moments.
Hundreds of millions of delivery drivers, rideshare workers, and app-based employees just gained historic protections under the world's first binding international agreement for gig economy workers. The treaty requires minimum wage, healthcare, sick leave, and an end to exploitative contractor classifications.
Countries just agreed to protect 40 more endangered migratory species, including cheetahs, giant otters, and hammerhead sharks, at a historic UN wildlife summit in Brazil. The treaty now covers over 1,200 species as scientists warn that nearly half of already-protected animals are still declining.
International researchers have outlined a clear path to rescue stalled negotiations for a global plastics treaty. Three key procedural changes could break the deadlock when negotiators reconvene this week in Geneva.
Trained volunteers across Topeka are helping people who can't afford tax preparation services file their returns completely free. With tax season ending next week, the VITA program continues serving families who need support navigating tax season.
Tanzania is raising taxes on cigarettes and sugar to help pay for universal health insurance, turning harmful habits into healthy futures. The new levies are expected to generate billions for healthcare access across the country.
After three decades on Spain's tax haven blacklist, Gibraltar has been officially cleared thanks to proven tax cooperation and transparency reforms. The move recognizes real progress in international tax standards and marks a turning point in relations between the two territories.
Nigeria's new tax law gives freelancers and workers a crucial 30-day window to contest unfair tax assessments before they become final. The reform aims to bring millions into the formal tax system while protecting their right to accurate billing.
Eight volunteers in Great Bend, Kansas just helped 281 older adults navigate tax season for free, securing vital refunds and building financial security. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has been delivering this lifeline to communities nationwide since 1968.
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the world's first legally binding treaty to protect ocean life in international waters just became law. The High Seas Treaty now governs two-thirds of the planet's oceans, opening the door for countries to create vast new marine sanctuaries.
Trained volunteers are helping working families in New Orleans file taxes for free and claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The University of Holy Cross is hosting walk-in tax prep every Saturday through April 12, with no appointment needed.
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South Africa just cancelled a massive $1 billion tax increase planned for 2026, thanks to stronger collections from everyday spending and booming gold prices. Taxpayers can breathe easier knowing the government found a better path forward.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are offering free tax filing assistance to Central Oregon families earning under $67,000. The service runs through Tax Day with on-site appointments in Bend.
Volunteers in Johnson County are helping families keep more of their hard-earned money this tax season. IRS-certified helpers will prepare taxes for free for households earning under $69,000.
A new Nigerian app is helping freelancers and gig workers navigate confusing tax rules while keeping more of their hard-earned money. KeepAm turns the stress of tax season into simple, everyday record-keeping.
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