Significant tax incentives for IP-derived income, IT-related and telecommunication services.
Since 1 January 2008, the Luxembourg legislator has created significant tax incentives in favour of IP rights, IT-related and telecommunication services which are likely to encourage Research & Development activities and boost the establishment of IP holding and management vehicles and telecommunication operators in Luxembourg. New Income...

Congress Enacts Five-Year Extension Of Tax Incentives For Green Buildings.
There's good news for commercial building owners who have wanted to "go green," but have been waiting to see whether the tax incentives for green buildings, set to expire at the end of 2008, would be extended. The historic financial rescue bill (H.R. 1424), signed by President Bush on...

New Tax Incentives And Extensions For Renewable Energy Included In Financial Rescue Bill.
Renewable energy development got a big boost this month when President Bush signed H.R. 1424, the massive federal economic rescue plan, which also included the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 ("EIEA"). EIEA included $10.9 billion in renewable energy tax incentives aimed at clean energy production, as well...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to landscape my property in a green-friendly way? I would like to create a more natural and wildlife-friendly backyard, but I don't want to break the bank doing it. Are there any tax incentives for completing such projects?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to landscape my property in a green-friendly way? I would like to create a more natural and wildlife-friendly backyard, but I don't want to break the bank doing it. Are there any tax incentives for completing such projects?--Michal Avraham, Olive Branch, MS ...

BoI rejects PLDT bid for tax incentives.
Byline: Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat The Board of Investments has denied Philippine Long Distance Telecommunications Co. (PLDT) of income tax holiday incentives for its multi-billion-peso next-generation network (NGN) projects saying the nationwide franchise of the dominant telecoms carrier is already an incentive in itself. A member of...

Majority of Americans Favor $775 Billion Economic Stimulus; Support particularly high for infrastructure investment and tax cuts.
Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: A majority of Americans (53%) favor Congress' passing a $775 billion stimulus package of the type urged by President-elect Obama. There is even more support for elements it could include, such as government spending for infrastructure, income tax cuts, and tax incentives for...

BoI eyes global crisis as 'force majeure' situation to help firms avail of tax perks.
The Board of Investments (BoI) may consider the current global economic crisis a "force majeure" situation to enable registered companies some flexibilities in the availment of their income tax incentives during this difficult time. Trade and Industry Undersecretary and BoI managing head Elmer C. Hernandez told reporters...

ADB urges perks to encourage spending.
HONG KONG, Feb. 16 (AFP) - Asian governments should improve their social security systems and introduce tax incentives to encourage nationals to save less and spend more, a senior Asian Development Bank official said. Rajat Nag, managing director general of the bank, said the financial crisis was...

BMP Sunstone Receives High Tech Status.
Anticipates Tax Refund and Raises Non-GAAP Net Income Guidance for 2008 Tax Incentives Anticipated Through 2010 PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- BMP Sunstone Corporation ("BMP Sunstone" or the "Company"), today announced that Sunstone (Tangshan) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., has been granted high tech status in China's...

Camelot Planning Aggressive Production Schedule.
New Head of Production Expected to be Named as New Tax Incentives Create Unique Opportunity ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CMLT) ("Camelot") announced today that it is planning to launch an aggressive production schedule under its Camelot Films banner...