Following a reform of the corporate income tax in 1996, with a positive impact on revenue, the period 1997 2007 was characterized by tax decreases, stemming chiefly from revisions of the personal income tax (in 1999, 2003 and 2007), and the corporate income tax (in 2007), coupled with changes in social contributions and indirect taxes.
JPMorgan's losses stem chiefly from the derivatives in the hedge that sells protection.
The companies dispute the estimates of their subsidies and say that their advantages over rivals stem chiefly from better management.
These errors stem chiefly from the underlying erosion models, significantly hindering understanding of erosion dynamics in suspension ows and design of plant equipment with improved erosion characteristics.
Its strength stems chiefly from factors such as its simplicity, small geometry, permanent maintenance of the nuclear record and other diversified applications.
Thomson's affinity with the Open stemmed chiefly from his mastery of the windy, sand-duned seaside courses on which such championships are traditionally played.
By the late 20th century, however, the country's economic vigour stemmed chiefly from its involvement in international banking and financial services and in such noncommercial activities as hosting intra-European political activities.
Both are leading candidates to succeed Benedict and are on opposite sides in a vital debate: whether the church's sex-abuse woes stem chiefly from structural problems in the church, such as (implicitly) priestly celibacy, or from sinfulness (which is Benedict's position).While that smoulders at the top, another row is flaring at the grassroots.
The on-field controversy, which begins afresh with the start today of another regular season, stems chiefly from two people.
Though KNX's hundreds of national, state and local awards stem chiefly from its presentation of local news, the station frequently uses CBS News reports from around the globe.
Though there is a long list of other influences, the power pop tradition stems chiefly from the way the Beatles and the Beach Boys mixed rock character and pure Top 40 instincts in such records as the latter's "California Girls". To salute the style, which is enjoying a bit of a revival these days, Rhino Records has put together three "Poptopia!" collections, each focusing on a different decade.
