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How Poland’s Restrictive Tax Treatment of Losses Penalizes Risk-Taking and Business Expansion

Poland has one of the most restrictive approaches to the tax treatment of losses in the OECD. Loss carryover provisions allow businesses to deduct their losses in one year against taxable income in another, smoothing their taxable income over time. Their absence or restriction leads to firms with more variable profits and losses over time being taxed at higher rates, penalizing risky investment,…

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[Closing Market] KOSPI Rebounds Sharply Above 6,850

The domestic stock market succeeded in a record-breaking comeback on Aug. 20, driven by the explosive strength of the ‘top two’ semiconductor giants and a massive buying spree by foreign investors.

  • KOSPI index rebounds above 6,850 on August 20
  • Semiconductor companies and foreign investors drive surge
  • KOSPI closes at 6,852.58, 5.89% increase

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