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Malaysia is increasing its minimum wage by 18% next year and expanding tax relief for the first time since 2010, putting more money in workers' pockets as the economy continues its strong growth. The moves are designed to ensure ordinary families benefit from the country's economic success.
West Virginia just unveiled a bold plan to use AI data center revenue to eliminate state income tax entirely. Half of all new tech revenue would go straight to cutting taxes for residents.
Japan just announced a plan to drop its consumption tax on food and drinks to just 1% for two years starting next April. The move aims to put more money in the pockets of working families struggling with living costs.
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham just slashed business taxes by 20% for pubs, clubs, and live music venues to help save the cherished community spaces closing at a rate of one per day. The move will save 32,000 hospitality businesses about $1,400 annually as the government works to revive struggling high streets.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham just eliminated taxes on household electricity bills, putting about £45 back in millions of pockets starting October 1. The move comes as families face a tough cost of living crisis heading into winter.
Puerto Vallarta is giving residents a chance to wipe out 90% of their overdue tax penalties while celebrating its latest Tree City of the World recognition. The Mexican coastal city is also hosting free World Cup watch parties and leading the nation in youth surfing talent.
Kenya's government slashed fuel taxes by half for two months, forgoing $70 million in revenue to protect families and businesses from soaring global oil prices. The tax relief cut VAT on petroleum from 16% to 8% between April and May 2026.
Eight high school juniors, most of them volunteer firefighters themselves, are lobbying state senators to pass a bill expanding tax relief for New York's dwindling volunteer emergency responders. With just days left in the legislative session, these teens are racing against the clock to protect the future of volunteer fire and ambulance services.
A St. Louis small business owner is opening new salons and creating high-paying jobs after recent tax policies put more money in workers' pockets. Jesse Keyser's 400 tipped employees are taking home bigger paychecks while he reinvests savings into expansion.
Millions of Kenyans will get relief at the pump after President William Ruto signed a new law slashing fuel taxes by 50% for three months. The move could lower transportation costs and everyday prices across the country.
Ghana's government is removing fuel taxes and margins starting next week to protect families from rising costs driven by global oil disruptions. The move aims to prevent price increases from spilling into transport fares and everyday goods.
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.
