Menstrual Rights Global’s Post

New article! I recently published “Taxing women's bodies: the state of menstrual product taxes in the Americas" in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas. This paper is about the taxation status on menstrual products in the whole continent including countries and populated territories. https://lnkd.in/gXBZjR2c

Ever heard of a toilet🚽#tax? Our research found that female traders can pay up to 20% of their daily income for their use of market toilets, while men can easily avoid these fees by not using them at all. 📖More in this blog by Jalia Kangave, PhD➡️https://buff.ly/3SLVsPH Or check this working paper by Marius S. and Anna Meleiya Mbise➡️ https://buff.ly/3sCMo5g #WorldToiletDay #TaxTwitter

📢 Exciting news! Our new article, "National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes," has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition! We conducted a systematic review to summarize SSB taxation laws globally and we used a time series analysis to assess their impact on obesity-related health outcomes. Our research spanned 43 countries and analyzed 76 tax laws issued between 1940 and 2020. 🙌 Grateful to my collaborators for their contributions to this important research! Section of Hygiene and Public Health, Stefania Boccia Read the full text here: https://lnkd.in/dzfXt7pA #SSBTaxation #PublicHealth #Policies #Obesity #Diabetes #AJCN

This move, announced by the Finance Ministry on December 30th, 2023, aims to both discourage vaping and bolster state coffers, sending ripples through the industry and sparking debate amidst a haze of health and economic considerations. #indonesia #ecigarettes #Who #healthcare #economics #considerations https://lnkd.in/dZv2zWUK

🤔 The economics of patriarchy stands still on the solid ground of tampon taxes. Being a woman has always entailed paying a price, and this is not a mere figure of speech. Several actions are being taken at country-specific levels to overcome the issue; some progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go. ➡️ Read my latest article for Cattolica Global Markets Magazine to discover more.

Ming Pao published a byline article titled 'Enhance housing and childbirth policies for Hong Kong talent drive‘ authored by Deloitte China’s Tax Director Esti Chui, Senior Tax Manager Gigi Woo. The authors shared their views on adjusting the demand management of residential properties and other short-term relief measures to reduce the living costs proposed in the Policy Address; and on how to increase tax incentives to promote social well-being in Hong Kong. Please click here http://spr.ly/6049Rm15U to view the full article (Chinese version only). #TaxAndBusinessAdvisory #PolicyAddress #Budget #Housingpolicy #HongKong #MingPao #Childbirthpolicy #Talentattraction

USA: Optimal Taxation of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes: Principles for Taxing Reduced-Harm Tobacco Products

This year, 70% of the returns we've filed have opted for the new income tax regime. The choice for many taxpayers, especially those without significant deductions, is clear—the new regime often means lower tax payments. From the government's perspective, the new regime offers several advantages: 1. Encouraging a more consumer-driven economy. 2. Gradually removing various deductions and exemptions to reduce false claims. 3. Simplifying income tax provisions. Looking ahead, the new regime may shift from being the 'default' to the only option available. However, the government must maintain key deductions that support economic upliftment, particularly for individuals with disabilities. The old regime provided deductions under sections like 80U, 80DD, and 80DDB, offering relief to families facing significant healthcare and maintenance costs for their loved ones. (These deductions are currently not allowed under new regime) I've often wondered how the current standard deductions under these provisions (₹75,000 for 40%+ disability, ₹1,25,000 for 80%+ disability) are still far too low compared to the actual medical expenses incurred. In fact, India was one of the few countries to offer deductions for mental illness even before it became widely discussed. As the new regime evolves, I sincerely hope that these critical aspects of our tax system are preserved. #unionbudget #incometax #icai #beyondnumbers #taxplanning #mentalhealth #india

In the matter of CIT, Delhi vs. Dhannalal Devilal, AIR1 956 RAJ 30, [1956] 29 ITR 165 (RAJ), para 8, observed: “Lineal consanguinity is when two persons are connected in one straight line, whether descending or ascending, drawn from the propositus. Where the line is descending, the persons are lineal descendants. Collateral consanguinity is when two persons are connected by a descending line which is not a straight line.” “In this view of the matter, a son will be a lineal descendant of the mother as well as of his grand-mother Irrespective of whether the mother or the grand-mother can form a line of succession under the Hindu Law. These notions of Hindu Law have not, in our opinion, to be imported in interpreting the words 'lineal descendant'.” Further, reference can be drawn to the Mulla’s Hindu Law, wherein while dealing with the meaning of the term ‘sapinda’ in the context of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, it is stated that lineal ascendants would include both male and female ascendants of father and mother. -- My comments : "21st Century Law must not have medieval interpretation." [Hindi-English Bilingual List of Relatives for the purpose of 56(2)(x) of Income Tax Act, 1961 https://lnkd.in/dYibrBP3] Taxation Updates (CA Mayur J Sondagar)

New Zealand has decided to overturn the previous plan to gradually restrict tobacco sales to individuals born after 2008 in order to generate revenue for tax cuts. This one-of-a-kind legislation, introduced by former Prime Minister Jacinda Arden last year, was aimed at preventing future generations from smoking, as it intended to make smoking illegal for anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. The law was slated to take effect by July, 2024 and would have involved fines up to $96,000 for those who violated it. Despite the potential health advantages, the policy faced strong opposition from small retailers, government subsidies, and conservative lawmakers who are now making the decisions. Following Ardern’s resignation as prime minister and leader of the center left Labour Party earlier this year, the center-right National Party took control of Parliament after a decisive victory in the October election. As part of their coalition government with the far-right New Zealand First Party, National leaders plan to revoke the ban in order to finance a significant tax cut.