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   windfall

   /ˈwɪn(d)fɔːl/

   noun

   • 1. an apple or other fruit blown down from a tree or bush by the wind.
   • 2. a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly: "members are to get an average £520 cash windfall for voting ‘yes’ to the merger"

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   What is a financial windfall?

   • A windfall means an unexpected or sudden acquisition or advantage, often in the form of unforeseen financial gain. For many people, a financial windfall isn’t necessarily a life-altering moment. Often, it’s quieter than hitting the jackpot or winning the lottery (which, in many cases, can actually make beneficiaries more prone to bankruptcy).

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   What is an example of a windfall?

   • For me, I define a windfall as any sum of money that I come into where I didn’t work for it and is unexpected. A windfall is something that I did not budget for and now am reaping the benefits of. Some examples include: finding a $20 bill on the ground, receiving a bonus at work, getting unexpected consulting work, etc.

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   What is the meaning ofwindfall?

   • • WINDFALL (noun) The noun WINDFALL has 2 senses: 1. fruit that has fallen from the tree. 2. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) Familiarity information: WINDFALL used as a noun is rare.

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   How much is windfall tax in India?

   • The government has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 3,250 Indian rupees ($38.90) per metric ton from 5,200 rupees, effective June 15, according to a notification issued on Friday. The tax, which is revised every fortnight, remained unchanged at zero for diesel and aviation turbine fuel.

   Government cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude

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3. www.indmoney.com › articles › taxWhat is Windfall Tax: Meaning, Purpose, Examples - INDmoney

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Discover the concept of windfall tax, its purpose, and real-world examples. Learn how it affects businesses and industries. Know the Windfall Tax rate, percentage, example, advantages, and disadvantages.

4. www.finra.org › managing-financial-windfallTips for Managing a Financial Windfall | FINRA.org

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A financial windfall might seem like an uncomplicated blessing, but found money of any size requires thoughtful management to maximize its full potential. Whatever the circumstances that give rise to a source of newfound wealth, it’s important to make sound financial decisions.

5. www.legacyias.com › what-is-a-windfall-tax-3What is a Windfall Tax? | Legacy IAS

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   3 days ago · The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) defines a windfall as an “unearned, unanticipated gain in income through no additional effort or expense”. Governments typically levy this as a one-off tax retrospectively over and above the normal rates of tax.

6. www.hindustantimes.com › business › centre-hikesCentre hikes windfall tax on crude oil to ₹6,000 per tonne ...

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   The Centre raised windfall tax on petroleum crude to 6,000 rupees ($72) per metric ton from 3,250 rupees, effective from July 2, a notification showed. The windfall tax is revised every two weeks...

7. www.reuters.com › world › ukUK election: What has Labour promised to do if elected?

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   4 days ago · The party plans to close loopholes in the windfall tax on oil and gas companies. It will also extend the sunset clause in the Energy Profits Levy until the end of the next parliament, increase the ...

8. www.hindustantimes.com › business › government-cutsGovernment cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude

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   The government has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 3,250 Indian rupees ($38.90) per metric ton from 5,200 rupees, effective June 15, according to a notification issued on Friday.

9. www.thehindu.com › business › windfall-tax-onWindfall tax on domestically produced crude oil hiked to ...

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   6 days ago · Explained | What is windfall tax and why are countries imposing it on the energy sector right now? The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED).