This paper analyzes the role that demographics, health services utilization, and knowledge play in determining the choice of insurance plan. Using data from a 2014 National Opinion Research Center (NORC) report and by estimating a probit model, I examine the effect of the three variable categories on the probability of selecting a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). While many of the results align with the existing literature, I contribute to prior insurance studies by finding that confusion over health services and plan benefits is the largest driver in HDHP choice, as it increases the probability that an individual enrolls in an HDHP by over 15 percentage points. This result provides evidence to policymakers that insurance education should be more widely available to ensure that individuals are choosing a plan that best fits their needs.

Age, salary, family status, and health status are reported to be linked to high deductible health plan (HDHP) enrollment for pre-Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans. There has been little research on HDHP enrollment post-ACA. This study quantitatively examined the demographic variables and attitude toward risk that contribute to enrollment in a HDHP that conforms to the ACA minimum essential coverage standards. Risk taking was measured by the Domain Specific Risk Taking Scale. Other independent variables were participant age, annual salary, employee status, enrollment tier, and gender. There were 144 participants recruited from the Amazon Mechanical Turk platform who participated in the research survey. The results of binary logistic regression analysis indicated that age and the presence of children on coverage predict HDHP enrollment. Older employees and employees with at least 1 child on coverage are less likely to enroll in a HDHP. As almost 40% of adults in the United States are covered under a HDHP and this number is expected to increase, it is important to determine the factors related to HDHP enrollment. By identifying the factors related to HDHP enrollment, better educational materials may be developed for employees related to the complex and often confusing insurance decision-making process thus supporting positive social change in the health insurance industry.

ABSTRACT Effective January 1, 1998, Republic of China¡¦s income tax turned from an independent duty to a 2-in-1 system. The move was mainly to eliminate repeated taxation created when it was an independent duty. The move also allowed business tax paid by companies be allocated to shareholders at the same time when distributing bonuses as a deductible item from the combined income tax to be filed by shareholders as individuals, making all business income be levied only once. The new tax system may be good, fair and reasonable, only the poorly prepared maximum deductible amount set by the government to shareholders and the 10% business income tax imposed on pending yield of companies made the new system unreasonable in many ways or kept the system itself from successful implementation. Excessively complicated computing triggered disputes and discontent among taxpayers, making the government taxation even a more difficult task. It is expected that this study, with its discussions and recommendations on the regulations concerning shareholders¡¦ deductible tax rate and 10% business income tax imposed on pending yield of companies in Republic of China¡¦s 2-in-1 tax system, could serve as reference in future amendments waged by the government. As of shareholders¡¦ deductible items, the different times of effectiveness of shareholders¡¦ deductible could create vacuum in leasing plans for businesses, we would like to suggest final accounting estimates of payable or paid income tax into balance of shareholders¡¦ deductible accounts. Owing to the maximum deductible amount set for shareholders, when a company having the income tax paid for the year is different from its financial income or when asked to make up income tax of past years or income tax for pending yield, discrepancy in the definition of income tax given in financial accounting rules and income tax laws would result in deficits in computing shareholders¡¦ deductible rates, making successful allocation less probable. On the contrary, companies eligible for preferential treatments in terms of deductible taxes for investments are exempted from said maximum amount. Further, businesses, either of sole capital or association, having not to establish any shareholders¡¦ deductible account per income tax, are exempted from the maximum amount as well. Besides, it is stipulated in the income tax law that, when a company allocates its yield to directors, controllers as remuneration and bonuses, deductible items must be excluded and totally eliminated. These are all considered to be unreasonable practices as they mean counter -elimination of traditional industry in the Republic of China, making it necessary to review, improve or even revoke the stipulation in the income tax law concerning shareholders¡¦ maximum deductible amount and allocation. In terms of the 10% business income tax imposed on pending yield of companies, the major dispute arisen from the tax reform focuses on the definition of company¡¦s pending yield as specified in the income tax law. Pending yield computed per Art. 66-9 of the income tax law is different from the pending yield given in the financial accounting rules and business accounting law on one hand, on the other, is differs from the text of other provisions of the income tax law. The narrow sense and missing in company¡¦s pending yield defined in the article would allow a company produce pending yield and the 10% business income tax imposed on pending yield could trigger helical effect of additional tax. Further, other issues such as pending yield for stock interests a company is assigned to, the problematic tax deduction for deductible shares of overseas Chinese and foreign shareholders for pending yield, listing of deduction loss reserve for overseas investment when computing pending yield overseas investments conducted by companies as approved by competent authorities, failure to listing pending yield as deduction by a company adjusting or negotiating on adjustment of revenue with tax offices are all unreasonable issues created by the 10% business income tax. Besides, statistics indicate that the 10% business income tax imposed on pending yield of companies does not mean help when it comes to state tax income, it only triggers entangled administrative tasks and disputes. This suggests that the 10% business income tax imposed on pending yield of companies needs discussion or revocation. Finally, we like to discuss the medium and small companies in the Republic of China because of organization scale or cost factor that keep them from establishing sound accounting systems and internal controls that eventually would result in false registered capital, misappropriation of company loans, tax evasion by illegal issuance or access to invoices, the lack of books or even 2 books. The written review system implemented by the government is only created by the lack of manpower and as a way to simplify the procedure. The system allows that businesses having revenues of not exceeding a specific amount and with income subject to allowable adjustments and net yield rates at specific levels be exempted from submitting books, as approval would only be granted on written documents Besides, difference between the revenue subject to allowed adjustment and the revenue registered on books would be listed as deduction as pending yield. Such a system will never invite medium and small businesses establish sound accounting systems and internal controls and become an unfair system to businesses having books and filing their tax and, consequently, needs further discussion and improvements. Key word¡GIntegrated income tax system , Shareholder deductible tax , Undistributed surplus earnings

The fiscal charges of the income tax state that if we want to consider an expense as deductible it must fulfill the causality principle, apart from that, they state rules that expenses are necessary to generate income and fulfill the criterion of reasonable expenses, majority among others.Showing that an expense is a necessity is a complicated task that in many cases will force — the person to determine that necessity — to examine internal aspects of the company, as business strategies, internal policies, etc. Apart from the analytical complexity of these topics, there will be the subjective aspect from the point of view of the outside observer.This article pretends to show the difficulty to decide if an expense is necessary or not, through the analysis of a real case where the tax system denies expenses of a taxpayer because they were not considered necessary for that kind of business. / Las normas tributarias del impuesto a la renta señalan que para que un gasto sea deducible de impuestos debe cumplirse con el principio de causalidad; además señalan dichas normas que los gastos deben ser necesarios para generar renta y cumplir con criterios de razonabilidad del gasto, generalidad, entre otros.Demostrar que un gasto es necesario es una tarea compleja que en la mayoría de los casos obligará —a la persona que quiera determinar esa necesidad— a evaluar aspectos internos de las empresas, como estrategias empresariales, políticas internas, entre otros. Además de la complejidad analítica de esos temas, subsistirá siempre el aspecto subjetivo de parte del evaluador.Este artículo propone precisamente esa dificultad en demostrar si un gasto es necesario o no, a través del análisis de un caso real donde la Administración Tributaria objeta los gastos de un contribuyente por no considerarlos necesarios para el giro del negocio.

This paper seeks to contribute, through discussion, to the issue of costs related to social responsibility, a matter that has recently gained importance. In that sense, our intention is to examine to what extent such costs meet the criterion of causation, a necessary requirement to be deductible. / El presente artículo pretende aportar, mediante el debate, altema de los gastos relacionados con la responsabilidad social, materia que ha tomado relevancia últimamente. En este artículo lo que pretendemos es observar hasta qué punto este tipo de gastos cumple con el criterio de causalidad, requisito necesario para que sea deducible.

This paper is focus on deductible costs in the project CCCTB. I describe and compare, from the perspective of tax deductible expenses, tax legislation in selected countries of the European Union. I suggest a possible way how this costs should be defined and treated as a tax deductible for the tax agency in the project Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base.

A abrangente constitucionalização, o acesso ao direito, ainda que incipiente, no Brasil, o dinamismo de uma sociedade massificada e o fluxo quase instantâneo de informações e de ideias colocaram e vem colocando em xeque o Estado enquanto provedor dos direitos básicos e, dentre eles, o acesso à justiça e a correlata função jurisdicional. Autorizado magistério doutrinário vislumbrou, como se verá, apresentar o sistema brasileiro, no que concerne à estabilização da relação processual, em específico, mais desvantagens do que vantagens. Entreviu-se, assim, oportunidade de uma revisitação do sistema processual, aproveitando-se a legislação e ideário vigentes, em uma perspectiva mais profícua e no intuito de se conferir tudo aquilo e exatamente aquilo que se busca pelo processo, enfim, maior probabilidade de pacificação. Assim, o propósito da presente dissertação é estudar o aproveitamento da demanda quanto aos fatos dedutíveis pelas partes e que advenham ou sejam conhecidos no curso do processo como meio, então, de concretização do processo justo, um processo balizado por garantias, um processo humanizado e conforme os reclamos da sociedade hodierna. A pesquisa se concentra na legislação, doutrina e jurisprudência brasileiras, contando, outrossim, com singelo exame de ordenamentos similares. Em paralelo, estudam-se os princípios que suportam o tema, notadamente o princípio do contraditório participativo, qualificado que é pela ampla participação dos sujeitos da crise de direito material. O trabalho procura demonstrar, enfim, que é viável a proposta no contexto de um Direito Processual afinado com os ditames constitucionais.

Funding requirements is one of the first criteria to consider when restructuring a business. Companies and taxpayers would choose the best option when acquiring shares to minimise tax liabilities. The purpose of this study is to formulate an interest deductibility test which provides guidance to taxpayers regarding the main criteria to investigate when restructuring a business transaction to ensure that interest will be deductible on the acquisition of shares with borrowed funds. The findings reveal the similarities and differences of the interest deductibility as seen by South Africa, Australia and Canada. This study will present the legislation as well as court cases in South Africa, Australia and Canada to demonstrate the interest deductibility principles when funds are borrowed to acquire shares when restructuring a business. The focus will be on these principles to provide guidelines from which taxpayers can determine the interest deductibility with respect to share purchasing transactions. The study will indicate recommendations to South African legislation based on the findings of alternative treatments applied by Canada and Australia. / Thesis (MCom (South African and International Taxation))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.

Funding requirements is one of the first criteria to consider when restructuring a business. Companies and taxpayers would choose the best option when acquiring shares to minimise tax liabilities. The purpose of this study is to formulate an interest deductibility test which provides guidance to taxpayers regarding the main criteria to investigate when restructuring a business transaction to ensure that interest will be deductible on the acquisition of shares with borrowed funds. The findings reveal the similarities and differences of the interest deductibility as seen by South Africa, Australia and Canada. This study will present the legislation as well as court cases in South Africa, Australia and Canada to demonstrate the interest deductibility principles when funds are borrowed to acquire shares when restructuring a business. The focus will be on these principles to provide guidelines from which taxpayers can determine the interest deductibility with respect to share purchasing transactions. The study will indicate recommendations to South African legislation based on the findings of alternative treatments applied by Canada and Australia. / Thesis (MCom (South African and International Taxation))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.

A abrangente constitucionalização, o acesso ao direito, ainda que incipiente, no Brasil, o dinamismo de uma sociedade massificada e o fluxo quase instantâneo de informações e de ideias colocaram e vem colocando em xeque o Estado enquanto provedor dos direitos básicos e, dentre eles, o acesso à justiça e a correlata função jurisdicional. Autorizado magistério doutrinário vislumbrou, como se verá, apresentar o sistema brasileiro, no que concerne à estabilização da relação processual, em específico, mais desvantagens do que vantagens. Entreviu-se, assim, oportunidade de uma revisitação do sistema processual, aproveitando-se a legislação e ideário vigentes, em uma perspectiva mais profícua e no intuito de se conferir tudo aquilo e exatamente aquilo que se busca pelo processo, enfim, maior probabilidade de pacificação. Assim, o propósito da presente dissertação é estudar o aproveitamento da demanda quanto aos fatos dedutíveis pelas partes e que advenham ou sejam conhecidos no curso do processo como meio, então, de concretização do processo justo, um processo balizado por garantias, um processo humanizado e conforme os reclamos da sociedade hodierna. A pesquisa se concentra na legislação, doutrina e jurisprudência brasileiras, contando, outrossim, com singelo exame de ordenamentos similares. Em paralelo, estudam-se os princípios que suportam o tema, notadamente o princípio do contraditório participativo, qualificado que é pela ampla participação dos sujeitos da crise de direito material. O trabalho procura demonstrar, enfim, que é viável a proposta no contexto de um Direito Processual afinado com os ditames constitucionais.